Archives International Auctions in Hong Kong January 10th 2015

Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong 22 10 January, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 2063 2063 Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue. China, 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center, S/N 19821, PMG graded Fine 12 NET with notation of fold split repairs and pin holes which are difficult to view. Rare note in any condition and this example appears with bright colors and large margins. BFL, printer. Only four examples graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������������������������� HK $9500-19000 2064 2064 TaCh-IngGovernment Bank, 1910 ProofVignette used on 1910 ND Issue $100 Note. China, 1910, $100, A82 S/M#T10-43, Black on white proof paper, Amazing vignette of portrait of PrinceChun on left, dragon in middle and farmers at right, This was used as the entire central portion of the note, onlymissing the border and denominations. This note was never issued and is unpriced in the SCWPM. This may very well be the only way of owning this note or at least a portion of it due to its rarity. It is intaglio printed, not lithographed, Uncirculated to CU condition. Extremely rare in any format. ���������������������������������������������������������� HK $6000-12000 2065 2065 Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1907 “Hankow” Issue. China, $1, p-A66r (S/M#T10-10a), Remainder banknote, green on li - lac and light brown, back blue and tan with supported arms at center, PMG graded Fine 12, Attractive and rare note, Printer: CMPA. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ HK $3800-7500 2066 2066 Ta-Ching Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vi- gnettes China, Lot of 6 different vignette proofs from the ABN “Ta-Ching Government Bank” series, All are printed on india paper that is not mounted, Includes the back central vignettes from the $1, P-A76 and $100, P-78B; Obverse proofs from the right side of the note include vignette of fortified city gates of the $50, P-A78A; $1, P-A76, hillside village and train; and the $10, P-A78, Teahouse; also included is a Bank of China proof vignette of buildings on water with bridge, unattributed. Extremely rare set of banknotes and just as rare as vignettes. Mostly choice Unc. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� HK $2200-3800 CHINA - REPUBLIC 2067 2067 Agricultural & Industrial Bank, 1927 “Peking Branch” Issue. $5, P-A98a (S/M#C287-13), Issued banknote, Red-orange on m/c, Sailing ships at center, PMG graded Very Good 10 NET with note of major repair work, only 2 notes in PG census. ��������� HK $1900-3800 Special Note for Group Lots Please note that all group lots of 10 items or more are being sold as is and returns will not be accepted. Please contact us if you have any questions.