Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 117 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Puerto Rico 576 576 Credito y Ahorro Ponceno 1897 Specimen Bond Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1897, 200 Pesos Specimen Bond, Black text with green border and underprint, Portrait of a man at top left, Sailor at top right. Red specimen overprint, Specimen stamp at top right, and POCs. Fine condition, ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 Spain 577 577 Real Compania de Guadalajara, Loan of £600,000. 1825, £100 Sterling I/U Bond Spain....., (Issued in London and Paris), May 14, 1825, £100, I/U, Black on off white paper, Ornate border with classic lettering in title, S/N 2486, 20 coupons originally on this rare bond with 2 removed leaving 18 attached coupons on right border, back is blank, Issued as a part of a “Loan of £600,000 Sterling, for the Service of the Royal Manufacturies of Guadalajara and Ubrihuega - Divided into 6000 Certificates or Special Bonds”, 15.5 inches x 18.75 inches, VF condition, Written in Spanish and English, Printer: Paris, Imprimerie De Firmin Didot, Rue Jacob, No.24, Exceptionally early bond. The company which founded in 1824 by the Marquis de Croy merchants (Knight of the Royal Order), Peter Adriel (Vice Consul and Knight of the Legion of Honour) and Jean-Marie Laperriere. The company produced textiles. It had the title “Real Compania” (Royal Company). The bond which was issued in 1825 by the Bank of England, had a total volume of 600 thousand pounds. The bond was issued in London and Paris. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 Tasmania, Australia 578 578 Tasmanian Government Debenture, 1867, I/C Bond. Colony of Tasmania, Australia. Tasmanian Government Debenture, 1867, £500 Sterling, Blue- black, British Royal seal, issued, paid. S/N 1139, Small stain in the bottom margin, otherwise EF. Embossed English Revenue o top left corner. Rare early Australian related fiscal documents. On 1 January 1901, the Colony of Tasmania, became the Australian state of Tasmania. Signed by Colonel Sir Thomas Robert Gore Browne, KCMG CB (3 July 1807 – 17 April 1887), who was a British colonial administrator, who was Governor of St Helena, Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Tasmania and Governor of Bermuda. In 1842, the regiment was dispatched to Afghanistan and fought in the First Anglo-Afghan War. He led the regiment for a time and commanded the rearguard as the British Army retreated from Khyber Pass into India. After his return from the campaign in Afghanistan, Browne was promoted lieutenant-colonel. He was also appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath. Browne retired from the British Army on half- pay in 1851 and shortly took up an appointment as Governor of the island of Saint Helena. He served in this capacity from July 1851 to December 1854, and during this time worked towards improving the island’s water supply. In September 1855, Browne was appointed Governor of New Zealand, replacing Administrator Robert Wynyard. His handling of Māori land issues were a contributing factor in the outbreak of the First Taranaki War in a new phase of the New Zealand Wars: despite divisions among Waitara Māori over the ownership of land, Browne persisted with the purchase of the disputed Pekapeka block, further inflaming tensions between Māori and British settlers. On 5 March 1860, Browne ordered the military occupation of the land, leading to the outbreak of war twelve days later. The following year, he negotiated a truce to end the fighting in the region. His governorship term ended in May 1861. In December 1861, Browne was appointed Governor of Tasmania. At the time, Tasmania was struggling economically and people were leaving for better employment prospects on the Australian mainland. To counter this, Browne implemented measures to encourage immigration. He also worked towards improving public education and training in the trades. After being appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1869, Browne, with the assistance of Edward Cardwell, the Secretary of State for War, was appointed Administrator of Bermuda. This was to help secure Browne a pension and he served in this capacity from May 1870 to April 1871. Historic document signed by extremely important military governor. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $375-750