Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 48 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com India - British Administration 270 270 Reserve Bank of India, ND (1937) Issue Banknote India. ND (1937). 5 Rupees, P-18a, Jhun&Rez 4.3.1, Issued banknote, Multicolor, S/N E/18 385220, Watermark: King George VI, Sign. Taylor, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 with comment “Spindle Hole at Issue.” ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 271 271 Government of India, 1940 IssuedBanknote India - BritishAdministration. 1940. 1 Rupee, P-25a, Jhun&Rez 4.1.1A, Issued banknote, Blue-gray and multicolor, Black S/N K/59 453389, Watermark: King George VI, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comment “Staple Holes at Issue.” ����������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 272 272 Reserve Bank of India, ND (1943) Issue Banknote India. ND (1943). 10 Rupees, P-24, Jhun&Rez 4.6.1, Issued banknote, Purple and multicolor, S/N G/97 893478, Watermark: George VI, Sign. Deshmukh, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 273 273 P.&O. BankingCorporation, Ltd., 1920Waterlow&SonsSpecimen Check. Bombay, India. $-Odd, Specimen Check by W&S. Deep purple-red specimen checks, counterfoil on left with company logo, Title in English, Arabic, Chinese and Hindi. Back with red Specimen Waterlow & Sons Limited on back. Uncirculated. P&O Banking Corporation, was a bank established in 1920, by Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company to develop its private banking business. It was acquired seven years later (in 1927) by the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China (now Standard Chartered Bank), and its businesses were amalgamated to the global operations of Chartered bank. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200 Iran 274 274 ABN Proof Vignette “National Bank of Persia” ca. 1920s Iran, ND (ca. 1920s). Proof intaglio vignette printed in black on cardstock, “40 Pillars Palace, National Bank of Persia, Special-V-69295,” 3 x 2.5 inches. VF condition with some toning from age. Used on banknotes and rare as a proof vignette. ABNC. �������������������� Est. $120-240 275 275 National Bank of Persia, ND (ca.1932) Proof Vignette of “Mt. Demavand”. Iran, ND (ca.1932), Proof vignette printed in black on india paper of image of “Mt. Demavand” used on face of 500 Rials Banknote, P-23, 3.2 x 3.2 inches, Inscription has ABN imprint and plate number. Gem Uncirculated. Rare as a proof vignette. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350