Archives International Auctions Auction 72 December 7, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Colonial Fiscal Documents, and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 72 13 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 76 76 National Industrial Bank of China, 1924 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1924. 10 Yuan - Shanghai, P-527a S/M#C291-3a, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor underprint, running horse at right, back green with the Great Wall of China in middle. S/N P739158, PMG graded Very Good 10. Printer: ABNC. Scarce note rarely seen at auction. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-280 77 77 National Industrial Bank of China, 1931 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1931. 1 Yuan, P-531b S/M#C291-10a, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, Red S/N M566236A, Shanghai on Front & Back, PMG graded Very Fine 20. Printer: ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 78 78 National Industrial Bank of China, 1931 “Tsingtao” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1931. 1 Yuan - Tsingtao, P-531e S/M#C291-10d, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, running horse at center. S/N M318185, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Pieces Missing.” Printer: ABNC. Only 3 examples of this rare variety have been graded in the PMG census and is this example is the second one offered in the last 5 years. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 79 79 National Industrial Bank of China, 1931 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1931. 5 Yuan - Shanghai, P-532a S/M#C291-11a, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor underprint, running horse in middle, S/N M446603D, PMG graded Fine 12 with comment “Ink Stamp.” Printer: ABNC. ������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 80 80 National Industrial Bank of China Proof Vignette From ABNC Archives. China, ND (ca.1900-30’s), Proof vignette printed in black on india paper that is unmounted, Image is of Great Wall of China over rolling hills, 3 by 3 inches, Imprint on bottom has name of vignette and “Special V-51306, American Bank Note Co., NY”, Choice Uncirculated condition. Early and very attractive archival production proof used in the design of Chinese banknotes. ABNC. ���������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 81 81 Ningpo Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd., 1920 Issued Banknote China. 1920. 5 Dollars, P-541a, Issued banknote, Red and multicolor, S/N CZ20589H, PMG graded Fine 12 with comment “Tape Repair”. Printer: ABNC - Red. ���������� Est. $230-425