Archives International Auctions Auction 88 October 24, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 88 21 October 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com China - Provincial Banks 99 99 Provincial Bank of Chihli, 1927, Printer’s Proposed Essay Back Design China, 1927. 10 Yuan, P-Unlisted, S/MC163, Essay 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. No obverse proofs were found. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 China - Republic 100 100 China BanknoteAssortment, ca.1914 to 1948 China. 1914 to 1948, Lot of 35 Issued banknotes from China with one $1 note from Singapore from 1967. Highlights include 1914, $5, Bank of Communication, Shanghai Branch in AU condition with 2 pinholes; 1932, 50 Yuan, Bank of Communication, VF; Central Bank of China, 1928, $10, Shanghai and 1936, $5, both AU to Unc; and numerous additional issues grading between Fine to Uncirculated condition. Also included is a Malaya, 1941 , 50 cent note in Choice Fine to VF and many others. Deserves a careful inspection. (35). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 SCRIPOPHILY - FOREIGN China - Empire 101 101 Imperial Chinese Government Tientsin-Pukow Railway Loan, 1908, I/U Bond Partially redeemed to £50. China, 1908. £100 (Redeemed to £50), I/U 5% Coupon Bond, Black on ornate orange border and underprint, Title printed, Printed in English and Chinese, VF condition with staple holes, minor rust, and some edge roughness. Giesecke & Devrient. ��������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 102 102 Chinese Government Gold Loan of 1912, I/U £100, 5% Coupon Bond China, 1912. £100, I/U 5% Coupon Bond, Black text with ornate green border and undertint, S/N 06163, Fine-VF condition with staple holes, toning, and minor staining, Printer: Roberts & Lette Ltd. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-260 103 103 Chinese Government, 5%, Gold Loan of 1912, £100 I/U Bond China, 1912. £100 I/U 5% Coupon Bond, Black text with ornate green border and undertint. VF condition with staple holes, toning, and writing at top. ���������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 104 104 Chinese Government, 5%, Gold Loan of 1912, £100 I/U Bond China, 1912. £100, I/U 5% Coupon Bond, Black text with ornate green border and undertint. Fine condition with staple holes, toning, and writing at top. �������������������������������� Est. $130-200 China - Imperial 105 105 Chinese Government £500, 5% Gold Loan of 1912, I/U Coupon Bond. Imperial China. 1912. £500, Series C, I/U bond, Black on brown border with light blue underprint, 2000 originally issued, Low S/N 0343, VF condition. Printer: Roberts & Leete. Rarely seen high denomination bond. ������������������������������������� Est. $600-1000