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 4 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 19 19 Commercial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 5 Dollars - Shanghai, P-14a S/M#C293-70a, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, S/N CB/S 013187, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Annotations.” Printer: W&S. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 20 20 Commercial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 10 Dollars - Shanghai, P-15 S/M#C293-71, Issued banknote, Brown on multicolor underprint, S/N D/CB 016027, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comments “Previously Mounted, Annotations.” Printer: W&S. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 China - Empire 21 21 Bank of China, 1912 “Peking” Branch Issue Rarity. Peking, China, 1912, $1, P-25w, S/M#C294-30w, Issued banknote, Dark green on m/c, train with hillside village, Emperor Huang-ti on left, back green, back overprinted on bottom, “One Dollar - Peking”, S/N B147568, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35, Bright colors, large margins, sharp corners and fresh appearance enhance this rare note, usual Chinese notations on back. This is one of the highest graded examples ever offered in auction. Extremely rare branch variety. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $3000-5000 22 22 Bank of China, 1912 “Canton” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1912. 10 Dollars - Canton, P-27b S/M#C294-32b, Issued banknote, Blue on multicolor underprint, S/N E162412, PMG graded Fine 12 with comment “Paper Pulls.”, there are 2 small holes on top middle margin due to paper thin from the back, still as very attractive note that is rarely seen at auction. Printer: ABNC. ����������������������������� Est. $600-1200 China - Republic 23 23 Bank of China, 1913 “Canton” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1913. 1 Dollar - Canton, P-30a S/M#C294-42a, Issued banknote, Olive and red, S/N M477729, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Corner Repairs.” Printer: ABNC. � Est. $400-800 24 24 Bank of China, 1913 Issue Banknote China. 1913. 1 Dollar, P-30e S/M#C294-42, Issued banknote, Olive and red, S/N L686645, W/Out English Branch, Postliminary Issue, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: ABNC. ����������������������� Est. $375-750