Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Introduction to the Sale Foreword On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 87th auction and our sixth auction of 2023. We are excited to offer 778 lots of rare and desirable U.S., Chinese, & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, U.S. Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera, and Security Printing Ephemera. We are also offering rare and desirable numismatic pieces consigned from various estates and longtime collections, with many of them having never been offered previously at auction. The auction will be held over one day and include 387 lots of world banknotes which includes over 143 lots of Chinese banknotes and Scripophily; 20 lot of U.S. Colonial Banknotes and Colonial Fiscal Documents; 32 lots of U.S. banknotes; 54 lots of Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera; 10 lots of Checks & Drafts, and Philatelic Material; and, 270 lots of U.S. and World Scripophily featuring railroads, mining, banking & finance, historic bonds & shares, and numerous other topics with many highlights too numerous to mention. There are dozens of items included in this auction that have never been offered previously for sale, including amazing Chinese and World banknotes, as well as a large group of Colonial Connecticut Fiscal Documents that have resided in long term collections or archives. We will be holding our 88th auction toward the end of October to the beginning of November. We are now working on and actively seeking consignments for our Fall and Winter 2023-2024 auctions to include U.S. and World Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily and Security Printing Ephemera as well as desirable numismatic & philatelic items. Please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. The team at Archives International Auctions would like to thank you for your participation during these interesting times. We hope we are adding a little fun and enjoyment to your life and that you are doing well, staying healthy and staying safe. Best of luck Bob Schwartz