353
Bank of China, 1918 “Tientsin Branch” Issues.
Tientsin. 1918, 10
Yuan, P-53s1 (S/M#C294-102), Specimen banknote, Green on red
and m/c, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, lovely note with
bright colors, sharp corners, large even margins and spectacular eye
appeal. This note is sure to enhance even the most advanced collec-
tions. ABNC.................................................................
HK $4000-8000
354
Bank of China, 1918 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Undertint Proof
Rarity.
10
Yuan, P-53m (S/M#C294-102k), Production proof of the
undertint and guilloches printed on india paper in blue, orange and
green, with imprint on top “Bank of China 10 Yuan Shanghai Face
Tint for Litho -C-14860” and guidelines on sides, AU condition with
mounting remnants on back right margin where previously mount-
ed, This undertint proof is from one of the scarcest Branch varieties
of this issue that is missing from most collections in any format or
condition. ABNC..........................................................
HK $3000-6000
355
Bank of China, 1918 “Kiangsi” & “Shantung” Branch Issue
Undertint Proof Pair.
Lot of 2 proofs, Include Kiangsi, 10 Yuan, P-
53
n (S/M#C294-102n) and, Shantung, 10 Yuan, P-53i (S/M#C294-
102
h), both grade XF-AU with light water staining, Production
proofs of the undertints and guilloches printed on india paper in var-
ious shades of blue and brown, with imprints on top of each and
guidelines on sides. ABNC. ..........................................
HK $2000-4000
356
Bank of China, 1918 “Chekiang” & “Peking” Branch Issue
Undertint Proof Pair.
Lot of 2 proofs, Include Chekiang, 10 Yuan,
P-53d (S/M#C294-102b), XF-AU and, Peking, 10 Yuan, P-53k
(
S/M#C294-102j), Fine with tears, pieces missing and light water
staining, Rare Production proofs of the undertints and guilloches
printed on india paper in various shades of blue, green and red, with
imprints on top of each and guidelines on sides. Both are very rare
Branch varieties rarely seen as issued notes. ABNC. ....
HK $2000-4000
353
354
355
356
357
Bank of China, 1918 “Tientsin/Peking” Branch Issue.
10
Yuan,
P-53r (S/M#C294-102-), Issued banknote, Choice Fine to VF condi-
tion. Large margins, bright colors and in far superior condition then
usually found but there is a small tear on the top left margin that just
touches the design but is difficult to see. Attractive branch issue.
ABNC. .........................................................................
HK $2000-4000
358
Bank of China, 1918 “Tsingtau -Shangtung” Branch Issue.
Tsingtau, China, 1918, 10 Yuan, P-53s, Issued banknote, Tsingtau
overprinted on Shangtung note, VG condition with edge faults on
bottom and a small piece missing from the top left corner, other-
wise rare in any condition, Overprinted “G” on the face and back.
ABNC. .........................................................................
HK $2000-3000
359
Bank of China, 1918 “Tientsin / Peking” Branch Issue
Banknote.
10
Yuan, P-53r (S/M#C294-102), Issued banknote, Olive
green on m/c, PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with note of internal
tears, Very attractive with large margins, bright colors and sharp
corners and seldom seen this nice. ..............................
HK $3000-5000
360
Bank of China, ND (1919) Issue.
5
Yuan, P-59r (S/M#C294-12),
Remainder banknote, Orange, No Serial Numbers or place name,
PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, only 8 graded in
PMG. ...........................................................................
HK $2000-4000
357
358
359
360
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