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 27 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 145 145 International Banking Corporation, 1918 “Tael” Issue Face Proof Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1918, 10 Taels, P-S426p (S/M#M10-32), Front proof printed on india paper mounted on large card, Black printing and m/c face, Screaming eagle flanked by globes i middle, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with note of small tear on lower left, the proof appears CU to Gem but it has been lifted partially from the card backing on the lower left corner causing a very small tear in the excess margin far from design. If the note was cut down to banknote size it would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare Shanghai “Tael” issue banknote rarely seen in any format. There were only 4 proofs of the 10 Tael in the Christies 1991 ABN Archives sale. ABNC. �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1500-2500 146 146 International Banking Corp. 1918. Specimen Banknote China, 1918. $5, P-S430s, S/M#M10-41b, Specimen Tientsin Banknote. Olive on m/c underprint with Eagle on building pediment between two globes. S/N A 00000 Printer: ABNC. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. ������������������������������������������������������Est. $1000-1600 China - Provincial Banks 147 147 Tsihar HsingYeh Bank. 1926. Issued Banknote China, 1926. 20 Coppers, P-S848b, S/M#C1-41b, Issued Banknote. Brown on light blue underprint with mountain village at center. S/N 4935995 Printer: BEPP. PMG graded Very Fine 25. ������������� Est. $160-280 148 148 Chekiang Provincial Bank. ND (ca.1938). Group of 3 Issued Banknotes China, ND (ca.1938). Group of 3 Issued Banknotes. 1 Cent, P-S880, S/M#C26-30. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55; 5 Cents, P-S882, S/M#C26-33. PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 with comment “stains lightened”; 5 Cents, P-S885, S/M#C26-34. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $180-280 149 149 Bank of Kiangsi. 1916. Issued Banknote China, 1916. $5, P-S1101, S/M#C102-11, Issued Banknote. Green and orange print with pavillion at left and tower at right. S/N 256009 Printer: PHCF. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. �������� Est. $500-1000 150 150 Yu Ming Bank of Kiangsi, 1934 Issued Banknote China. 1934. 10 Cents, P-S1139b (S/M#C103-40b), Issued banknote, S/N D0711637, With Chinese Control Characters, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: TTBC. Only 2 examples graded in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-325