Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong
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12 April, 2014
Archives International Auctions
1807
1807 International Banking Corporation, 1905-1919 Issue Proof Vi-
gnette by ABNC.
China, Vignette used on IBNC Issues, P-S401
to P-S431 banknotes, Proof vignette of eagle in green on top of
building flanked by 2 world globes, Printed on india paper, Choice
AU to Unc. �����������������������������������������������������������������
HK $1200-2300
1808
1808 Mercantile Bank of India Limited, 1924 Issue Banknote.
Shanghai, China, 1st July, 1924, $1, P-S446 (S/M#S54-2), Issued
banknote, Black on green and m/c underprint, Sampan near
coastline center, back orange and black, S/N 003944, One of 5
notes graded total by PMG which graded it Very Fine 25, very
attractive and original note with bright colors and minimal dis-
tracting issues as well as being a superior example of this conser-
vatively graded and rare note. W&S. ������������������������
HK $9700-15500
Extremely Attractive
Russo-Asiatic Banknote.
1809
1809 Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1910, “Harbin Branch” Provisional Issue.
ND (1910),100 Dollars, P-S466 (S/M#05-), The issue was printed
on the 1907 Issue, P-S553. Fully issued, truly a dream note! Choice
AU to Uncirculated, with slight toning on upper left border. The
face is black on red and m/c with dragons facing out flanking a
dragon in middle, The old title “Russo-Chinese Bank” has the
“Chinese” Overprinted with “Asiatic”, back with facing dragons
flanking bank building, S/N A6960, Amazing note with magnifi-
cent eye appeal including bright colors, sharp corners and large
even margins. This trophy note is missing from most advanced
collections. BW&C. ����������������������������������������������
HK $58200-116400
1810
1810 Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 “Harbin” Issue Trio.
Harbin, Chi-
na, Lot of 3 notes, all 1917 issues, Includes 50 Kopeks, P-S473a
S/M#O5-100, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50; 1 Ruble,
P-S474a S/M#O5-101, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53;
and, 3 Rubles, P-S475a S/M#O5-102, PMG graded About Un-
circulated 55. An attractive closely matched group of notes.
ABNC.�������������������������������������������������������������������������
HK $3100-4700
