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 5 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 25 25 Bank of China, 1914 “Small Change” “Top Pop” Issue Banknote Rarity China. 1914. 20 Cents, P-36b S/M#C294-60, “Small Change” Issued banknote, Black on green underprint, Great Wall of China in middle, Back orange-brown, S/N C0017891, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. This is the only example graded in the PMG census. No examples have appeared previously in auction that we could fine. This is the first time we have offered this amazing little note. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1500 26 26 Bank of China, 1917, $1 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Specimen Banknote Rarity. China, 1st May 1917, $1, P-38s S/M#C294-80, Specimen Banknote, Black on m/c with portrait of temple at right, back black, S/N’s 00000, POC’s, PMG graded Gem Unc 66 EPQ, One of the highest graded notes to be offered at auction with only 2 others grading higher in the PMG census. ABNC. �������������Est. $2500-3500 27 27 Bank of China, 1917 “Harbin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1917. 10 Cents = 1 Chiao - Harbin, P-43b S/M#C294-72b, Issued banknote, Orange, S/N B251861, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Rust.” Printer: BEPP. ���������� Est. $250-500 28 28 Bank ofChina, ND (1918) Issue Banknote China. ND (1918). 5 Fen - Harbin, P-46A S/M#C294-91, Issued banknote, Blue and red, S/N 0408439, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: BEPP. Only 3 notes listed in the PMG census and this variety has only appeared in auction 1 time previously over the last 10 years. This is the first time we have offered this rare variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 29 29 Bank of China, 1916 Unique Photo-Proof Model of Unissued Design. China. ND (1916 Handwritten in left margin). $100, P-Unlisted, Essay Photo Proof of proposed model with steamship and junks in the middle, VF condition. Unique archival design model from American Bank Note Company of a proposed and never issued banknote design. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1000 30 30 Bank of China, 1918 “Fukien” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1918. 1 Dollar or Yuan, P-51f S/M#C294-100c, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor underprint, S/N A498150 - Fukien, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comment “Rust.” Printer: ABNC. A scarcer variety with only 5 appearances at auction since 2013 with this being the second highest graded example offered. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-400