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 27 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 125 125 Kiangsu Farmers Bank, 1936 Issue Banknote China. 1936. 50 Cents, P-S1196 S/M#C115, Issued banknote, Brown and light brown, S/N F244014, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. Printer: YSCL. ���������������������������������� Est. $250-500 126 126 Kiangsu Province Exchange Note, 1925 Issue Note. Kiangsu, China. 1925, 5 Yuan, P-S1209 S?M#C116-2, Issued Banknote, Green on light orange underprint, black text, floral design around title, back turquoise blue with large red sela, S/N 052940, PMG Graded About Uncirculated 50. This is the first example of this scarce note we have offered. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $550-750 127 127 Provincial Bank of Chihli. 1926. Issued Pair of Banknotes Tientsin, China, 1926. Lot of 2 Issued Provincial Bank of Chihli Banknotes, Includes: 20 Cents, P-S1286, S/M#C163-71, Issued Banknote, Turquoise green on brown underprint, Great Wall at right, back purple and green, Fine to Choice Fine condition; and, 1 Yuan, P-S1288a, S/M#C163-80a, Issued, Purple on m/c, City gate at middle, back purple, S/N 0020810, VF to Choice VF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������� Est. $100-200 128 128 Kwang Sing Co., 1924 Issue Banknote Rarity Harbin, China. 1924. 10 Dollars - Harbin, P-S1603b S/M#H7-75b, Issued banknote, Red and multicolor, S/N A636875, 4 Character Ovpt., PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Previously Mounted.” Printer: ABNC. Rare high grade example of this attractive note. This is the only Uncirculated example to be offered at auction with only circulated examples noted in the T&P census that were auctioned over the last 10 years. � Est. $750-1500 129 129 Provincial Bank of Honan, 1923 “Top Pop”, “Honan” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1923. 10 Yuan - Honan, P-S1690b S/M#H62-22a, Issued banknote, Purple on multicolor underprint, S/N A0119777, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45 with comment “Annotation.” Printer: BEPP. Tied with one other note as highest graded out of 9 notes graded in the PMG census. This will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1000 China - Provincial Banks 130 130 Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province, 1922 Unique Progress Proof Booklet of Back Design. Canton, China. January 1st, 1922. 20 Cents, P-S2407 Unlisted Progress Proof of the back design, 5 Page Litho printed, color separated, progress proofs of the ornate back design, Each page is in a different color. Printed on planchetted banknote security paper, uniface, approximately 8.5 x 5 inches, Stapled on the left border with 2 small staples. Uncirculated condition. 3 of these booklet for the 20 Cents denomination were found in the ABN Archives sale at Christies in June 1991. This is the only one available. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800