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 2 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 7 7 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 5 Yuan - Shanghai, P-A110b S/M#C287-41b, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor underprint, Man plowing rice field with oxen in middle, S/N A141566, #28 hand stamped on the face and back. PMG graded Fine 12 with comment “Annotations.” Printer: ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 8 8 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1934 Issue Banknote China. 1934. 1 Yuan - Shanghai, P-A112a S/M#C287-50a, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor underprint, Man plowing rice field with oxen in middle, S/N A547130, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: W&S. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 9 9 China Silk & Tea Industrial Bank, 1925 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1925. 5 Dollars - Tientsin, P-A120Bb S/M#C292-2b, Issued banknote, Orange on multicolor underprint, S/N 0053532, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Stains.” Printer: BEPP. Attractive note. This is the first time we have offered this attractive example. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-375 10 10 China & South Sea Bank, Ltd., 1921 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote Rarity. Shanghai, China. 1921. 10 Yuan, P-A123a S/M#C295-3a, Issued banknote, Brown on m/c underprint, Monument at right, back brown, S/N C885254C, PMG graded Very Good 10. This is the only example graded in the PMG census as an issued note. No issued notes have been offered previously at auction. Rare to say the least. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000 11 11 China & South Sea Bank, Ltd., 1924 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1924. 10 Yuan - Shanghai, P-A125a S/M#C295-11a, Issued banknote, Black on multicolor underprint, S/N CM290395, PMG graded Fine 12. Printer: ABNC. Only 2 examples have been offered at auction over the last 10 years and only 4 examples graded in the PMG census. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 12 12 China & South Sea Bank, Ltd., 1924 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1924. 10 Yuan - Tientsin, P-A125b S/M#C295-11b, Issued banknote, Black on multicolor underprint, S/N CM642613, PMG graded Very Good 8 with comment “Rust.” Printer: ABNC. This is the only graded example listed in the PMG census. The last example being offered at auction was 5 years ago. First time we are offering this rare variety. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500