Archives International Auctions Auction 86 July 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86 19 July 18 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 91 91 Russia-Asiatic Bank, 1917, Specimen Banknote Harbin, China, 1917. 10 Rubles, P-S476s, S/M#O5-103, Specimen Banknote, Black and brown on m/c underprint, Specimen overprint and POCs, S/N 000000, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ. Printer: ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $600-1200 China - Provincial Banks 92 92 Kiangsu Bank, 1913, “Front Color Trial Specimen” Banknote. Kiangsu, China. June 1st, 1913, Kiangsu Bank, $1, P-S1226cts1, S/M#C121-1, Color Trial Specimen, Uniface obverse, Printed on white paper, Purple, maroon and gray- green on m/c underprint, Pagoda and people walking over bridge at left, Title at right, blank back, Pin-punch SPECIMEN, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with note of “previously mounted” that evidence of is difficult to see. This is the only Color Trial Specimen in the PMG census and very possibly unique. No examples have appeared at auction and this is the first time we have offered this vibrant and beautiful note that demonstrates the amazing, artistry of Bradbury Wilkinson. BWC. ����������������Est. $8000-16000 93 93 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1926, “Tientsin” Branch Issued Banknote China, 1926. 10 Cents, P-S1285 S/M#C163-70, “Tientsin” Branch Issued Banknote, Purple on m/c underprint, Great wall at right, S/N 1001018, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 94 94 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1927, Printer’s Proposed Essay Back Design China, 1927. 10 Yuan, P-Unlisted, S/MC163, SA Back Printer’s Design, Green printing, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 NET with comment “Previously Mounted, Internal Tear,” ABNC. Evidently, ABNC began working on a 1927 Series issue for the bank and the project was never completed. Very possibly unique in this format as a proof. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 95 95 Provincial Bank of Kwangtung Province, 1922, “Canton” Branch High Grade Specimen Banknote China, 1922. 20 Cents, P-S2407s S/M#K55-30, “Canton” Branch Specimen Banknote, Black and white print with river and tunnel at left, Specimen overprints and POCs, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comment “Selvage Included,” ABNC. Only 2 notes grade higher out of 41 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 96 96 Provincial Bank of Kwangtung Province, 1922, “Canton” Branch “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote China, 1922. 50 Cents, P-S2408s S/M#K55-31, “Canton” Branch Specimen Banknote, Orange print with large building at center, Specimen overprints and POCs, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ with comment “Selvage Included,” ABNC. The highest graded out of 21 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $700-1000