Archives International Auctions in Hong Kong May 24 2015 (Click Lot Title for Large Image and to Bid)

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Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong
54 24 May, 2015 Archives International Auctions
2239
Shanghai. 22nd January, 1898. $1. P-A51 (S/M #C293-10a)
Unlisted uniface proof. Printed on off white banknote type of
paper with approximately 1 inch large margins around note. The
right margin has 4 different color bars in orange, rust, red and
brown (the color of the note). The back is blank. There is one
vertical fold down the middle, a very light diagonal fold on the
bottom that barely touches the LL border, a light fold on the UL
corner far fram the border printing and a light ink spot on the
right margin away from the design, otherwise the note looks AU.
No serial numbers or other markings and no POC’s. Rare note in
any form and unlisted as proof or specimen. Attractive dragons
supporting shield vignette in middle and ornate border and
underprint. BFL printer. �����������������������������������������HK $16000-31000
2240
China. 1899, $1, P-A59 (S/M #P13-1), Issued
banknote, blue on face with train passing through fortress
walls, back orange, no serial numbers or signatures, Pin-punch
“CANCELLED” three times, Hand written on right margin “Sept.
1899”, archival specimen from BFL. Choice toGemUncirculated,
amazing note rarely seen this nice. ��������������������������HK $6000-12000
2241
China. 1st September, 1906, $10, P-A74, S/M#T10-3a, Remainder banknote,
Lilac on yellow underprint, Diagonal red overprint on face an back, AU to Choice AU with the top right corner with evidence of possibly being
water stained, otherwise, amazing and very attractive note and the first time offered by us. CMPA. Unpriced in SCWPM.���������������� HK $16000-31000
There will be an 18% buyer’s premium added to Lots 2001-2511