Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 15 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 74 74 Tah Chung Bank, 1921 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote Tientsin, China. 1921. 1 Yuan, P-554c S/M#T12-10c, Issued banknote, Green on black, Great Wall at right, Fancy serial numbers S/N T0066966 WT, PMG graded Choice Fine 15. Printer: BEPP. Only 8 notes have been graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������ Est. $200-400 75 75 People’s Republic of China Issued Banknote Group of 4, 1960-72 China/People’s Republic, 1960-72. Lot includes 4 pieces, Includes: 2 Yuan, P-875a2, Issued banknote, Green on multicolor underprint, S/N 3226741 Block 174, 3 Roman Numerals, Watermark: Stars, PMG graded Very Fine 25; 2 Sequential Notes, both are 10 Yuan, P-879b issued notes, S/N’s 46337198-46337199, Block 60, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (2); and 5 Jiao, P-880a, Issued banknote, Purple and multicolor, S/N 5016816 Block 319, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 China & England 76 76 Central Bank of China, 1946 Proof Uncut Pair of 20 Cents, P-395A, Used as an Advertising Note. China & England, ND (Original note issued in 1946, Reused for an advertising item - Test Note, ca.1960-70s. Uncut proof pair of Central Bank of China, Uniface, 20 Cents, P-395a Unlisted Proof Advertising Banknotes from De La Rue Giori, S.A., Purple face on white paper, Specimen overprint engraved into plate, SYS at right. Choice VF to XF Condition with wrinkly paper. TDLR - De La Rue Giori S.A., Uncut Advertising Proof Banknote Pair. ��������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 China - Empire 77 77 Ta-Ching Government Bank and Bank of China, ND (ca.1909 and 1918), ABNC Proof Vignette China, ND (ca.1909 and 1918). Ta-Ching Government Bank, proof vignette, Intaglio printed in black on india paper that is unmounted, 3 x 3.5 inches, of 2 large buildings used on the 1909, Ta-Ching Government Bank, $50, P-A78A (S/M#T10-33) issue which is only known as a specimen or proof, with no issued notes known; and, the 1918, Bank of China, $1, P-51B (S/M#C294-100.5) issues which is only known in proof format. The proof vignette is in a PMG holder with the title Ornate Building “Vignette” but is not graded but appears to be in Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. This will be about as close as any collector will come to owning a related item to these banknote rarities. ABNC. �������������������������������������� Est. $450-750 China - Republic 78 78 Chinese Towers, Large Die Proofs by American Bank Note Company, ca. 1920-30 Possibly Used on Banknotes. China, Lot of 2 Intaglio Large Die Proofs printed by ABNC, Both are printed on india paper on large card, one has imprint and plate number. Both have different types of Chinese Pagodas possibly intended for or used on banknote designs by ABNC. Further research required. Both are engraved and printed by ABNC. Uncirculated with toning spots on card, Rare. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400