Archives International Auctions Sale 62 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera October 29, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 62 68 October 29,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Russia - Imperial 478 478 City of Moscow, 1908-1912, Trio of Bonds Russia, set of 3 large size bonds issued by the City of Moscow, includes 189 Rubles, 1908, 2 coupons attached; 189 Rubles, 1912, 12 coupons attached; and 945 Rubles, 1912, 12 coupons attached. Tears and signs of wear. VG-F. (3) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 479 479 Imperial Russian Government, 1889-1914, Octet of Railroad Bonds. Russia. Lot of 8 bonds, includes Russian consolidated 4% railroad bond of 125 Rubles, 1889; North-Donetsk Railway Co. 4.5% bond of 187.50 Rubles (500 French Francs), 1914; Semiretchensk Railway Co. 4.5% bond of 187.50 Rubles (500 French Francs), 1913; South-Eastern Railway Co. 4% bond of 925.80 Rubles (2000 German Mark), 1901; South-Eastern Railway Co. 4% bond of 231.45 Rubles (500 German Mark), 1901; Moscow-Kiev-Voronezh Railway Co. 4% bond of 617.20 Rubles (2000 German Mark), 1895; Black Sea Railway Co. 4.5% bond of 187.50 Rubles (500 French Francs), 1913; and North-East-Ural Railway Co. 4.5% bond of 187.50 Rubles (500 French Francs). All VG to VF, some with coupons. (8) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-120 480 480 Imperial Russian Government, 1894-1915, Quartet of Bonds. Russia. Lot includes 5000 Rubles 1895 4% rent bond; City of St. Petersburg 189 Rubles 1913 4.5% bond; 50 Rubles 1915 5.5% short term military bond; and 100 Rubles 1914 5% internal loan bond. Fine to VF. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $40-75 481 481 Imperial Russian Government, 1898-1913, Set of Railroad and Oil Bonds Russia, group of 5 large size bonds, includes 500 German Reichsmarks, 1898, Moscow-Vindav-Rybinsk Railroad; 1250 gold Rubles, 1889, Consolidated Russian 4% Railroad Obligation; 187-1/2 Rubles, 1908, Northern-Donetsk Railroad; 945 Rubles, 1913, Troitzk Railway Co., 10 coupons attached; and 25 shares of the Russian General Oil Corporation, 1913, 15 coupons still attached. Fine to VF condition. (5)������������ Est. $60-120 482 482 Kharkov Land Bank, 1896, Specimen Bond Imperial Russia, Kharkiv (Ukraine today), 1896, specimen 1000 Ruble 4.5% bond, small size format certificate with one coupon attached, series 2 serial 07173, overprinted twice “instead of specimen”, bank seal at center, ornate pale red frame, punch canceled, text in multiple languages including Russian, French, German, English, and others. Choice Very Fine with margin annotation.�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 483 483 Russia, State Debt Commission, 1915, Specimen Bond Rarity. Imperial Russia, 1915, specimen 50 Ruble 5% internal government bond, large format bifold with coupons attached, serial 000000, overprinted “ОБРАЗЕЦЪ” in red (Russian for specimen), allegorical mother Russia holding sword and shield with double headed eagle at top center of ornate frame, purple, text in Russian and French. Extra Fine. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 484 484 State Debt Commission, 1902, Specimen Bond Rarity Imperial Russian Government, 1902, specimen 500 Ruble 4% bond, large format bifold with coupons attached, series 10 serial 0000, overprinted “ОБРАЗЕЦЪ” in red (Russian for specimen), double headed eagle at top center of ornate frame, blue, text in Russian, French, and German. Very Fine with tears. Extremely rare as a specimen������������ Est. $300-450