Archives International Auctions Sale 66 April 23, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 66 61 April 23, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 435 435 Bank of England. ND (1980-1987). Lot of 2 Sequential Issued Notes. Great Britain. Lot of 2 sequential ND (1980-1987). 5 Pounds, P-378c, B343, issued banknote pair, sequential S/N’s JU71 429802 - 429803, sign. Somerset, thin security thread, One is PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and the second is Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. (2). �� Est. $130-250 436 436 Barclays Bank Specimen Check Quintet & Thomas Cook & Son Circular 5 Pound Note, ca.1929 to 1970’s England. Lot includes 6 pieces: 5 examples are 20 Pounds Specimen Travelers Checks from the Barclays Bank, Black text with black border and multicolored background, VF to Unc. condition. Specimen overprints and POC over Chairman signature. Lot also includes a Thomas Cook & Son, Cancelled Proof of a Circular Note for 5 Pounds, Red text with red border. Cancelled stamps and in ink, Fine to VF condition. BW&C. (6) �� Est. $80-130 437 437 Charles Spencer 1706 War Loan Repayment from Her Majesty, QueenAnne for Loan for “War Against France and Spain”. England, 1706....... Issued receipt or Bond for 210 Pounds, Issued to and signed by Charles “Earl of Sunderland” on behalf of Sir Thomas Littleton, Annual interest on loan to Queen Anne, Historical military and financial document related to the lending of money to the English government by Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland, for the Act of Parliament “for carrying on the War against France and Spain”. Charles Spencer, also known as Lord Spencer from 1688 to 1702, was an English statesman and nobleman from the Spencer family. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714–1717), Lord Privy Seal (1715–1716), Lord President of the Council (1717–1719) and First Lord of the Treasury (1718–1721). His third son Charles Spencer, 5th Earl of Sunderland is a direct ancestor of Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. His fourth son, Hon. John Spencer, is a direct ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales, the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. The war referenced in the document may be from the War of the Spanish Succession and/or the French and IndianWars. Unique historical piece, in VF condition, directly related to British military history, as well as the British Royal Family. Rare and historic document rarely seen at auction. (From the John E. Herzog Collection) �� Est. $250-500 438 438 United Kingdom (Predominantly Scotland) Issued Check Group, ca. 1860s-1940s Scotland. Northern Ireland and U.K. Assorted group of 32 I/C checks, highlights include: Belfast Banking Co. Ltd.; Commercial Bank of Scotland; North of Scotland Bank Ltd.; and English, Scottish & Australian Chartered Bank. Locations include Clare, Belfast, Clark, Strabane, Linlithgow, Lonmay, Clones, Ballymen and other issuing cities. Fine to XF condition. (32) �� Est. $60-110 Greece 439 439 Bank of Greece, 1947 Issue Banknote. Greece. 1947, 5000 Drachmai, P-181a, Issued banknote, Woman holding baby and young child, Brown on light orange, back gray on m/c, S/N 631003 AP6, PMG graded Very Fine 20. �� Est. $120-240 440 440 Bank of Greece, 1950 Issue Banknote. Greece. 1950, 5000 Drachmai, P-184a, Issued banknote, Man at left, Brown on m/c, back brown on m/c, S/N ATH- 476240, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40. Attractive note for the condition. �� Est. $100-200 441 441 Bank of Greece, 1950 Issue Banknote. Greece. 1950, 50,000 Drachmai, P-185a, Issued banknote, Woman’s portrait at left, Black on green and m/c, back brown on m/c, S/N E.04 699658, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40. Attractive note for the condition. �� Est. $110-220