Archives International Auctions Auction 78 July 27, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 78 130 July 27, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com France 678 678 Government of the French Republic 1921 Specimen Bond & Postcard France, 1921. Lot of 2 pieces: Government of the French Republic, $100 Specimen 7.5% Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with red border and undertint, Allegorical woman with globe at top center, Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs, Fine-VF condition; Also included in lot is a 5.5 x 3.5 inch colorized postcard featuring an illustration of a Lot of men singing La Marseillaise, Never used and in Fine condition. ABNC. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-180 Germany 679 679 Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft, 1919 Issued Bond Pair Germany, 1919. Group of 2 General Electric Company Bonds, both the same: 1000 Mark I/U 4.5% Coupon Bond in German, Dark blue text with blue border and orange background, VF condition. In 1883, Emil Rathenau founded Deutsche Edison- Gesellschaft für angewandte Elektricität in Berlin. In 1888 it was renamed Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft. Initially producing electrical equipment (such as light bulbs, motors and generators), the company soon became involved in AC electric transmission systems. In 1907, Peter Behrens was appointed as artistic consultant to AEG. This led to the creation of the company’s initial corporate identity, with products and advertising sharing common design features. The company expanded in the first half of the 20th century, and it is credited with a number of firsts and inventions in electrical engineering. During the same period, it entered the automobile and airplane markets. Electrical equipment for railways was produced during this time, beginning a long history of supplying the German railways with electrical equipment. According to the 1930 Encyclopedia Britannica: “Prior to 1923 it was the largest electrical manufacturing concern in Germany and one of the most important industrial undertakings in the world. “Giesecke & Devrient. (2) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-55 680 680 City of Frankfurt, 1907 I/U Bond Frankfurt, Germany, 1907. 1000 Mark I/U, 4% Coupon Bond in German, S/N 06881, Black text with black border, light blue background. VF condition. With coupons and talon. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $45-75