Archives International Auctions in Hong Kong January 10th 2015

Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong 24 10 January, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 2076 2076 Commercial Bank of China, 1920 “Dollar Issue” Specimen Banknote. Shanghai, China. 1920, $50, P-7s (S/M #293-46), Specimen banknote, Worthy standing at center, Blue on m/c, back orange, Red specimen overprint, POC and “000000” seri- al numbers. Appears Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition but there are 4 staple holes in the left border area that is difficult to view. Extremely rare note in any condition and rarely seen in auc- tion. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������� HK $19000-30000 2077 2077 Bank of China, 1 Dollar, 1918 “Shanghai/Peking” Branch Is- sue. China. 1918. $1. P-51l (S/M #C294-100k). Issued banknote, Blue-black on m/c with “Temple of Heaven” in middle, back is Blue-black. S/N 007873. Fine to Choice Fine condition with great paper quality, minimal margin issues and 2 very small pin holes in middle of note, otherwise very attractive for grade. Rare and de- sirable note in any condition with only one previous note having been graded in the PMG census and this is in better condition. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������ HK $1100-2200 2078 2078 Bank of China, 1912 “Manchuria” Branch Issue Rarity. Man- churia, China, $5, P-26i, S/M#C294-31I, Issued banknote, Black on m/c underprint, S/N H475800, ICG graded G/VG 8* with note of restored paper, retouched place of issue and other minor re- pairs, still an extremely rare note that rarely comes up at auction. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������� HK $6500-13000 2079 2079 Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay. 1913. $5, P-31 Unlisted essay production proof (PMG designated this P-26 by mistake), Portrait of Emperor Huang-ti at left and Gazebo on right with no borders or under prints, back blank. Top margin has label engraved on plate “$5 Face - Ta Ch’ing Government Bank”. Evidently the Ta-Ch’ing note was altered to the Bank of China, P-31, but the title was not changed on the plate.PMG graded Uncirculated 60 NET with note of previously mounted with light glue remnants on back. Rare if not unique archival production proof of this rare issue. The lowest catalog value on any issue from the 1913, $5 series is $900 in Fine condition. A treasure for the China specialist. ABNC. �������������������������������������� HK $5500-10000 2080 2080 Bank of China, 1913 Issue, Overprinted on Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province 1913. China. $5, P-29, S/M#C294-41 Is- sued banknote, Overprinted on Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province, 1913, $5, P-S2398, Green on m/c with large building, back green. PMG graded Choice Fine 15 NET, PMG census pop - ulation “1”. This is the only note graded by PMG and it is also the first time we are privileged to offer it at auction. Extremely rare and missing frommost advanced collections. ABNC. HK $4500-9000 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.