Archives International Auctions Sale 55 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera October 10, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 55 32 October 10,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 241 241 Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp., 1913 Specimen Banknote. Hong Kong, 1st July, 1913, $1, P-155s, Specimen banknote, Black on light blue and m/c underprint, Arms lower right, helmeted woman on lower left, back red, Pin punch Cancelled, S/N 1476001-1776000, archival notations on top margin 5/3474, dated 16.4.(19)18, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 NET with note of printer’s annotation and an extremely small rust spot. Attractive and rare note. BW&C. Possibly one of the top 3 notes known of this issue. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1700-2500 242 242 Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp., 1968 Issue Banknote. Hong Kong, $500, P-179e KNB71n, Issued banknote, dark blue on brown and m/c, PMG Graded Very Fine 30. Attractive note for grade. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-350 243 243 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1977-79 P Specimen. Hong Kong, $10, P-182h Unlisted specimen. The face and backs are completely printed but there are no overprints or serial numbers, 1 POC in the middle center, the note appears AU to Uncirculated but is printed on wavy paper. Rare in this format. BW&C. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $350-700 244 244 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1977-79 Progress Specimen/Proof. Hong Kong, $10, P-182h Unlisted Progress proof - specimen. The back is completely printed but the face has only the undertint with no overprints or serial numbers, the left side has a large excess margin and there is a single POC in the middle bottom. Uncirculated. Rare in this format. BW&C ����������������������������������� Est. $350-700 Outstanding Mercantile Bank of India Rarities. 245 245 Mercantile Bank of India, 1930 Issued Banknote Rarity. Hong Kong, 1st January, 1930, $5. P-S235b, Issued Banknote, Olive green on m/c underprint, boats at center with buildings and tower behind, back dark red and black, 2 Serial Numbers on back, S/N 108127, PMG graded Very Fine 25, Amazing note that has large even margins, bright colors and sharp corners, Only three graded in the PMG census with this note tied for highest grade. A trophy note for the discriminating collector. W&S.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $6000-9000