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 8 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Republic 30 30 Agricultural & Industrial Bank of China, 1932 Issue Banknote China. 1932. 1 Yuan - Shanghai, P-A109b S/M#C287-40, Issued banknote, Red on multicolor underprint, Man plowing rice field with oxen in middle, back red. S/N 408877, PMG graded Fine 12. Printer: ABNC. Only 3 notes have been graded in the PMG census. No notes are listed to have been offered at auction over the last 10 years. This is the first time we have offered this variety. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350 31 31 China Silk & Tea Industrial Bank, 1925 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote China. 1925. 5 Dollars - Tientsin, P-A120Bb S/M#C292-2b, Issued banknote, Orange on multicolor underprint, S/N 0053532, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with comment “Stains.” Printer: BEPP. Attractive note. This is the first time we have offered this attractive example. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-375 32 32 China & South Sea Bank, Ltd., 1921 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Banknote Rarity. Shanghai, China. 1921. 10 Yuan, P-A123a S/M#C295-3a, Issued banknote, Brown on m/c underprint, Monument at right, back brown, S/N C885254C, PMG graded Very Good 10. Only 2 examples have been graded in the PMG census. No issued notes have been offered previously at auction. Rare to say the least. ABNC.......... ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000 China - Empire 33 33 Ta-Ch’ingGovernment Bank, 1909 General Issue & Bank of China, 1912 Proof Vignette Used on $10 Notes China. Proof vignette of Tea House used on the $10, 1909, P-A78 and Bank of China Issue, $10, P-27, Banknote. This portrait was used on the face of the note. Printed in black on india paper, 2.8 x 3.5 inches, with ornate oval border, imprint on bottom states “The Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank - Special - C- 1135 - American Bank Note. Co., N.Y.”, CU to Gem condition. Extremely rare production proof from ABN Archives. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 34 34 Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1909 General Issue Proof Vignette Used on the Ta-Ching $50 Note. China. Proof vignette of 2 large buildings used on the $50, 1909, P-A78A, Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank Banknote. The note is only known as Specimen or Proof and catalogs for $24,000. This portrait was used on the face of the note. Printed in black on india paper, 3 x 3.5 inches, with ornate oval border, imprint on bottom states The Ta-ChÍing Government Bank - Special - C- 1133 - American Bank Note. Co., N.Y., Uncirculated to CU condition. Extremely rare production proof from ABN Archives. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $450-750