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 11 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China -Republic 47 47 Bank of Communications. 1914 “Shanghai” Issue High Grade Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1914. 5 Yuan, P-117n, S/M#C126-93a, issued banknote, Shanghai, black signature and Overprints, Brown on m/c with locomotive in middle almost straight on, back brown with bank building in middle, S/N SB756237U, PMG Graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ, ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 China - Republic 48 48 Bank of Communications, 1914, Lot of 2 Issued Shanghai Branch Banknotes Shanghai. China, 1914. Lot of 2, Issued 10 Yuan, P-118q, S/M#C126- 115b (2), Shanghai Branch Banknotes, Red on m/c underprint, blue overprints, S/Ns SA800857Y & SB09820G, Both are PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, ABNC. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 China -Republic 49 49 Bank of Communications, 1914 High Grade Issued Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1914, 10 Yuan, P-118q S/M#C126-115b, Issued banknote, Red on m/c, Bank building in middle with street car in front of it, back red with steamship at dock, Blue-black Signature and overprint, S/N SB157275D, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ*, very attractive note with excellent centering, bright colors and fresh appearance. ABNC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $240-375 China - Republic 50 50 Bank of Communications, 1924 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote Rarity China. 1924. 5 Yuan - Shanghai, P-135b S/M#C126-161, Issued banknote, Black-brown, Locomotive in middle, S/N A736223, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Annotations and 4 small pin holes in the middle.” Printer: W&S. A rarer variety with this being only the second example we have offered in 14 years. ���� Est. $550-1100 51 51 Bank of Communications, 1927 Issued Banknote Pair China, 1927. Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1927, Shanghai Branch, 5 Yuan, P-146B S/M#C126-203, Olive brown on multicolor underprint, S/N E762022S; and 1927, Tientsin Branch, 5 Yuan, P-146D S/M#C126-214, Orange on multicolor underprint, S/N A279352T. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280