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 7 December 7, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 38 38 Bank of Communications, 1925 “Tsingtau” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1925. 10 Cents, P-138c S/M#C126-170b, Issued banknote, Olive green on light green underprint, S/N A0137225 - Tsingtau, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 with comment “Ink.” Printer: BEPP. Only one note grades higher out of only 6 graded in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600 39 39 Bank of Communications, 1927 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1927. 20 Cents - Shanghai, P-143b S/M#C126-183b, Issued banknote, Red-brown, S/N A683283, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Printer: W&S. Est. $250-400 40 40 Bank of Communications, 1927 “Hankow” Branch Issue Banknote Hankow, China. 1927. 5 Yuan - Hankow, P-146A S/M#C126-202, Issued banknote, Green and multicolor, S/N A375582H, PMG graded Very Good 8 with comment “Repaired.” Printer: ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 41 41 Bank of Communications, ABN Proof Vignette “Power Transportation” Used on 1941, 25 Yuan Proof Vignette China. ABN Proof Vignette “Power Transportation” Used on Bank of Communications, 1941, 25 Yuan Proof Vignette. Intaglio CU Black ABN. LDP Proof Vignette printed on india paper that is unmounted. “Power Transportation, V-70534” imprint on bottom, Printed by ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 42 42 Central Bank of China, 1926 “Top Pop” Issue Banknote China. 1926. 1 Dollar, P-185b S/M#C305-21, Issued banknote, Purple-brown on multicolor underprint, S/N B330725 - Blue Serial Number, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: HHPA. Only 3 examples of this rare note have been graded in the PMG census. This is also the highest graded note known for this variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $500-800 43 43 Central Bank of China, 1926 Issue Banknote China. 1926. 1 Dollar, P-185c S/M#C305-21a, Issued banknote, Purple-brown on multicolor underprint, S/N B081080 - Stamp Cancelled, PMG graded Fine 12 with comment “Corner Missing.” Printer: HHPA. Only 6 notes have been graded in the PMG census. This is the first time we have offered this variety in our auctions. ���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500