Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 10 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 41 41 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. $1800-2500 42 42 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. $375-750 43 43 Bank of China, 1941 “Printer’s Model” Color Trial Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 1 Yuan, P-91pp, S/M#C294-260 Printer’s Model Proof printed on thin manila colored card, dark navy blue-black without underprint, SYS in middle, small photographic medallion pasted on top middle border, partially engraved denominations, lightly inked near bottom, PMG holder but no grade, Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a Progress proof or Printer’s Model. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000 44 44 Bank of China, 1941 Progress Proof Banknote. China, 1941, 1 Yuan, P-91pp, S/M#C294-260 Progress Proof printed on india paper on thin manila colored card, Printed in dark blue without underprint, SYS in middle, PMG graded Gem Unc. 66 EPQ, Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a Progress proof. ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000 45 45 Bank of China, 1941 Front & Back Specimen Banknote Pair China. 1941. Lot of 2 pieces: 5 Yuan, P-92s1 and P-92s2, S/M#C294-261, Front & Back Specimen banknote pair, both are PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58. Printer: ABNC. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600 46 46 Bank of Communications, ND (1914) “Harbin” Branch Issue Banknote China. ND (1914). 1 Choh (Chiao), P-113a S/M#C126-51a, Issued banknote, Black and red-brown on light green underprint, S/N B0181715 - Harbin, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Printer: BEPP. ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500