Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 26 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 141 141 China, Japanese Military WWII, ND (1939-40) Issued Banknote Pair China - Japanese Military WWII. ND (1939-40). 2 Issued banknotes: 5 Sen, P-M9a S/M#T30-3, Blue on brown underprint, Block 14, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ; and 10 Sen, P-M11a S/M#T30-4, Black on yellow underprint, Block 13, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 China - Foreign Banks 142 142 Chinese-American Bank of Commerce. 1920. “Top Pop” Obverse and Reverse Large Die Proof Banknote Pair China, 1920. $5, P-S236p1 and p2, S/M#C271-3, Front and Back Proof. Brown and m/c printing with State of Liberty at center. Printed on india paper on thin large format card. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and 65 EPQ. Printer: ABNC. (2) This is the highest graded proof to be offered auction. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1750-2500 143 143 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, “Shanghai” Branch, 1907 Production Department Photo Proof of Specimen from De La Rue Archives. England and China. ND (1907 dated but ca.1907-1910), 5 Taels, P-S290 Unlisted Photo Proof , Production Department Photo Proof of Shanghai Branch issue banknote printed by G&D. Printed on photo paper, blank back. AU condition. TDLR. The photo proofs in this lot were from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department as a reference for their designs. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500 144 144 International Banking Corporation. 1905 “Shanghai Branch Issue “ High Grade Obverse and Reverse Large Die Proof Banknote Pair Shanghai, China, 1905. $10, P-S420p1 and p2, S/M#M10-3, Obverse and Reverse Progress Proofs. Brown on m/c underprint, eagle and globes in middle, Printed on india paper mounted on large thin card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Rare Large Die Proof pair. ABNC (2) This is the only proof pair offered at auction in the last 10 years. ������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1750-2500