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 28 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 172 172 Kwang Sing Co., 1924 Issue Banknote Harbin, China. 1924. 10 Dollars - Harbin, P-S1603b S/M#H7-75b, Issued banknote, Red and multicolor, S/N A636875, 4 Character Ovpt., PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Previously Mounted.” Printer: ABNC. Rare high grade example of this attractive note. This is the only Uncirculated example to be offered at auction with only circulated examples noted in the T&P census that were auctioned over the last 10 years. ��������������������������� Est. $600-1000 173 173 Provincial Bank of Honan, 1923 “Top Pop”, “Honan” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1923. 10 Yuan - Honan, P-S1690b S/M#H62-22a, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, S/N A0119777, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45 with comment “Annotation.” Printer: BEPP. Tied with one other note as highest graded out of 9 notes graded in the PMG census. This will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 174 174 Provincial Bank of Honan, 1923 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1923. 10 Yuan - Tientsin, P-S1690c S/M#H62-22b, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, S/N A0238812, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. BEPP. 2 notes grade higher in the PMG census out of 16 notes graded. This is the highest graded note to be offered at auction. It will be very difficult to improve upon. ��������������� Est. $650-950 175 175 Bank of Hopei, 1934 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1934. 5 Yuan - Tientsin, P-S1731a S/M#H64-42a, Issued banknote, Red, S/N G1334840G, PMG graded Very Fine 30. Printer: BEPP. ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 176 176 Hupeh Provincial Bank, 1928 Issue Banknote China. 1928. 1 Chiao = 10 Cents, P-S2101 S/M#H173-10, Issued banknote, Dark blue, S/N AH850145, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40. Printer: WHPP. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200 177 177 Hupeh Provincial Bank, 1928 Issued Banknote China. 1928. 2 Chiao = 20 Cents, P-S2102 S/M#H173-11, Issued banknote, Red, S/N C380444, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Printer: CCCA. Only 2 notes grade higher out of 20 notes in the PMG census. This lovely note will be difficult to improve upon. �������������������� Est. $450-750 178 178 Canton Municipal Bank, 1933 “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Canton, China. 1933. 5 Dollars - Canton, P-S2279c S/M#K24-51b, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor, S/N C543677, Chinese Sign. - Blue Serial Number, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. This is the highest graded example in the PMG census and also the only Uncirculated graded example out of 60 notes graded. This is a unique opportunity to own the Finest Known example for this popular issue. ������������������������������������ Est. $600-1200