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 26 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 157 157 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1926. 20 Coppers - Tientsin, P-S1282 S/M#C163-61, Issued banknote, Brown on multicolor, S/N 1499015, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with comments “Previously Mounted, Edge Slit.” Printer: BEPP. ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $55-110 158 158 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Issued Banknote China. 1926. 5 Yuan - Tientsin, P-S1289a S/M#C163-81a, Issued banknote, Blue-gray on multicolor, S/N 0002127, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. Printer: BEPP. ������������������������������ Est. $230-375 159 159 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 “Hsuchow/Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote Hsuchow/Tientsin, China. 1926. 5 Yuan, P-S1289c S/M#C163-81, Issued banknote, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N 0009305 - Hsuchow/Tientsin, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Only 2 examples have been graded in the PMG census. Only 1 auction appearance has been recorded in the T&P census since 2014. This is the first time we have offered this rare variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 160 160 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1926. 10 Yuan - Tientsin, P-S1290a S/M#C163-82a, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor, S/N 0006439, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50. Printer: BEPA. ��� Est. $200-400 161 161 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926 “Top Pop” “Hsuchow/Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1926. 10 Yuan, P-S1290c S/M#C163-82c, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor, S/N 0003403 - Hsuchow/Tientsin, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Ink Stamps.” Printer: BEPA. Only 2 examples have been graded in the PMG census. Only 1 auction appearance has been recorded in the T&P census since 2014. This is the first time we have offered this rare variety. ��������������������������������� Est. $450-750 162 162 Mukden Bank of Industrial Development, 1918 Bond Issue Banknote Proof Vignette By ABNC. Mukden, China, Proof vignette of Tower used on the $5, P-S1324 banknote. This portrait was used on the face of the note. Printed in black on india paper, 3.2 x 4.75 inches, imprint on bottom states “Mukden Bank of Industrial Development - Mukden China -Special - V 43189 - American Bank Note. Company”, CU to Gem condition. Rare production proof from ABN Archives. ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 163 163 Kung Tsi Bank of Fengtien, 1922 Issued Banknote China. 1922. 10 Coppers, P-S1361 S/M#F12-11, Issued banknote, Olive green, S/N 4876541, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Only 1 note grades higher out of 5 notes graded in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280