Archives International Auctions Sale 64 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Scripophily; U.S. & World Coins; Medals January 27, 2021

Archives International Auctions - Sale 64 63 January 27,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Tasmania - Australia 349 349 Tasmanian Government Debenture, 1867, I/C Bond. Colony of Tasmania, Australia. Tasmanian Government Debenture, 1867, £500 Sterling, Blue- black, British Royal seal, issued, paid. S/N 1139, Small stain in the bottom margin, otherwise EF. Embossed English Revenue o top left corner. Rare early Australian related fiscal documents. On 1 January 1901, the Colony of Tasmania, became the Australian state of Tasmania. Signed by Colonel Sir Thomas Robert Gore Browne, KCMG CB (3 July 1807 – 17 April 1887), who was a British colonial administrator, who was Governor of St Helena, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Tasmania and Governor of Bermuda. In 1842, the regiment was dispatched to Afghanistan and fought in the First Anglo-Afghan War. He led the regiment for a time and commanded the rearguard as the British Army retreated from Khyber Pass into India. After his return from the campaign in Afghanistan, Browne was promoted lieutenant-colonel. He was also appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath. Browne retired from the British Army on half- pay in 1851 and shortly took up an appointment as Governor of the island of Saint Helena. He served in this capacity from July 1851 to December 1854, and during this time worked towards improving the island’s water supply. In September 1855, Browne was appointed Governor of New Zealand, replacing Administrator Robert Wynyard. His handling of Māori land issues were a contributing factor in the outbreak of the First Taranaki War in a new phase of the New Zealand Wars: despite divisions among Waitara Māori over the ownership of land, Browne persisted with the purchase of the disputed Pekapeka block, further inflaming tensions between Māori and British settlers. On 5 March 1860, Browne ordered the military occupation of the land, leading to the outbreak of war twelve days later. The following year, he negotiated a truce to end the fighting in the region. His governorship term ended in May 1861. In December 1861, Browne was appointed Governor of Tasmania. At the time, Tasmania was struggling economically and people were leaving for better employment prospects on the Australian mainland. To counter this, Browne implemented measures to encourage immigration. He also worked towards improving public education and training in the trades. After being appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1869, Browne, with the assistance of Edward Cardwell, the Secretary of State for War, was appointed Administrator of Bermuda. This was to help secure Browne a pension and he served in this capacity from May 1870 to April 1871. Historic document signed by extremely important military governor. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $400-800 Turkey 350 350 Republic of Turkey Specimen Bond Pair, 1990 Turkey, 1990. $5,000 Specimen 10.75% Coupon Bond in blue; $50,000 Specimen 10.75% Coupon Bond in pink. Both have red specimen overprints and are in VF-XF condition. Williams Lea Group. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-300 351 351 Republic of Turkey, 1990 Specimen Bond Pair Lot includes 2 pieces: $5,000 Specimen 10.75% Coupon Bond in blue; $50,000 Specimen 10.75 Coupon Bond in red. Both are in VF condition. 2 pieces. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-160 U.K. & France 352 352 Anglo-French Five-Year 5% External Loan, 1915 Specimen Coupon Bearer Bond Trio. France, 1915, Lot of 3 Specimens, all with attached coupons, Includes: $100 in orange; $500 in brown; $1000 in green. All have red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, POCs. Fine condition, ABNC. The Anglo- French Financial Commission was a special delegation to the United States from the governments of the United Kingdom and France in 1915 during the First World War. The Commission, led by Lord Reading, secured the single largest loan from private US banks prior to American entry into World War I in 1917. In September 1915 France and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to establish the Inter-Allied Munitions Bureau, which was to coordinate purchasing in all neutral countries, principally the United States. In May 1916 the British had to take over the financing of French purchases in the United States as a result of the weakness of the French wartime economy. Historic bond trio which heralded the eventual participation of the U.S. to enter World War I. (3) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-900