Archives international auctions sale 57

Auction 58
featuring
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily,
Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 7th & 8th, 2020
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U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Chinese Scripophily,
Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am ET
U.S & World Scripophily
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 beginning 11:00 am ET

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DESCRIPTIONS
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thank David Conway and Debra Schwartz for their amazing technical help in completing this catalog as well as keeping
their sense of humor throughout the entire cataloging time period. I would also like to acknowledge my hard-working
team at AIA for another great job and I especially want to thank Leroy Mitchell, for his continuous friendship and extreme
patience during the process of the completion of the fifty-eight volume of the Archives International Auction Series.
Bob Schwartz

Sale 58 • Auction in 2 Sessions
Tuesday, April 7th & Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Chinese Scripophily,
Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 beginning 11:00 am ET
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Tuesday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 8th 2020
Beginning at 11:00 am ET Both days
SESSION 1 - Lots 1 to 628 - Tuesday, April 7th
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Chinese
Scripophily, Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera
AFGHANISTAN TO CHILE…………………………………………………….
CHINA EMPIRE………………………………………………………………….
CHINA – REPUBLIC…………………………………………………………….
CHINA - TAIWAN……………………………………………………...………...
JAPANESE INFLUENCE………….……………………….……….…….........
CHINA – FOREIGN BANKS……………………………………………...........
CHINA – PROVINCIAL BANKS……….………………………………...........
CHINA – MILITARY BANKS……………………….……………….................
CHINA - PRIVATE BANKS & LOCAL ISSUES……………………..............
CHINA - SCRIPOPHILY……………………………..…………................……
COLOMBIA TO DOMINCAN REPUBLIC………….………………...............
EAST CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES TO F.W. AFRICA……...………...….…
GAMBIA TO GUINEA…………………………………………………......……
HAITI TO PUERTO RICO…..……………………………..…..............………
REUNION TO YUGOSLAVIA…………………………....…………............…
U.S. COLONIAL & OBSOLETE BANKNOTES TO U.S.
FEDERAL BONDS…………………………………………………………....…
SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA TO HISTORIC EPHEMERA…..…….
SESSION 2 - Lots 629 to 1327 - Wednesday, April 8th
AUTOMOBILES TO FIRE FIGHTING……….……………………………...…
WORLD SCRIPOPHILY………………………………………………...........…
FRAUDS & SCAMS TO QUACK MEDICAL TREATMENT…...............…..
RAILROADS TO RETAIL………………………….…………..............…........
SOCIAL – FRATERNAL TO ZOOS..............................…………………......
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Archives International Auctions - Sale 58
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Foreign Banknotes
Afghanistan
1
1 Kingdom Treasury. SH1299 (1920). Issued Banknote. Afghanistan.
Issued 5 Rupees, 1920, P-2b, Choice About Uncirculated. Counterfoil included but is
detached.�� Est. $75-150
2
2 Pashtany Tejaraty Bank. SH1333 (1954). Specimen Coupon Bond
Certificate. Afghanistan Specimen certificate for 500 Afghanis, with sheet of 10
matching interest coupons. Embossed bank seal. Perforated MUSTER, MUNCHEN,
BERLIN. Unusual item, About to Choice Unc. GD.�� Est. $120-240
Africa
3
3 Perkins Bacon LTD, 1966 Specimen Standard Bank Limited Check
Sample Book for African Countries. Africa, 10.5 x 6 inches, Green leather
binding with gold printing.., “The Standard Bank Limited - Specimen Special Cheques
Shillings - Perkins Bacon Ltd.” , book of over 20 check and draft specimens. Countries
include Kenya; Zanzibar; Uganda; and other countries. Mostly Uncirculated as made.
PBC.�� Est. $350-700
Andorra/Spanish Civil War
4
4 Consell General de les Valls d’Andorra. 1936. Issued Banknote.
Andorra/Spanish Civil War. 1936, 50 Centimes, P-5. Issued Banknote, Brown on tan
underprint. Arms at center. PMG graded Choice Unc 64. (Cert # 2507180-004).� Est. $375-650
Session 1 (Lots 1-628)
Chinese Worldwide Banknotes, Coins and Chinese Scripophily
U.S., Chinese Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Chinese Scripophily and
Security Printing Ephemera Historic Ephemera
Welcome to our 58th auction. We realize this may be a difficult time for most of our
clients. We have a wide variety of numismatic treasures that we are offering varying
from banknotes, autographs, vignettes, Scripophily and historic documents to various
items rarely seen at auction. We hope you enjoy the offering and we wish you luck in
your collecting. Please stay safe and take care of yourself and loved ones.
Dr. Robert Schwartz and the Team at AIA.

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Angola
5
5 Banco deAngola. 1956. Specimen Banknote. Angola. 500 Escudos, 1956,
P-90s. Specimen banknote, Orange on blue underprint. Portrait of R. Ivens at left and
Port of Luanda at center. Back is purple with two rhinoceros at center. PMG graded,
Choice Unc 63 EPQ. (Cert # 1081776-120). TDLR.�� Est. $350-550
6
6 Banco de Angola. 1970 Specimen Banknote. Angola. Specimen 1000
Escudos, 1970, P-98s. Specimen overprint, S/N 23aA 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem
Unc 67 EPQ (Cert # 2502593-001). TDLR.�� Est. $450-750
7 No Lot
8
8 Republic of Portugal. 1948. Combative Note. Angola. 1 Angolar, 1948,
P-70. Commemorative banknote, green print with orange underprint. Landing boat,
seamen, and sailing ships at left center while back shows waterbuck head at center. PMG
graded About UNC 53, back with notation “Stain Lightened.” S/N G741081. (Cert #
5003600-017). TDLR.�� Est. $200-300
Argentina
9
9 Admin.DelaColoniaOcampo.1888.SpecimenBanknote.Argentina.
50 Centavos, 1888. P-UNL50as. Specimen Banknote, Black on blue underprint with
allegorical woman at center. PMG graded About Unc 55 EPQ. (Cert # 8013301-001).
BWC.�� Est. $300-500
10
10 Argentina, Banco Oxandaburu y Garbino. 1869. Uncut Sheet of
2 Remainder Banknotes. Argentina. 1869, Uncut sheet of 2 notes, Both are 5
Pesos Fuertes, P-S1792. Unsigned remained banknotes. Black with green underprint.
Girl at lower left and right, dog on safe (“on the watch”) at upper left center. Unc to CU
condition or better. ABNC.�� Est. $140-280
11
11 Banco Central De La Republica Argentina, 1950-60s Specimen
Banknote. Argentina. 10 Pesos, P-265s. Specimen with Muestra overprints and S/N
00.000.000 A, Choice Uncirculated.�� Est. $150-250
12
12 Banco Central de la Republica Argentina. ND (1940s-1950s)
Specimen Note. Argentina. Specimen 50 Pesos ND (1940s-1950s), P-266s,
overprinted MUESTRA, Choice VF-XF.�� Est. $75-120
13
13 Banco Central de la Republica Argentina. ND (1960s) Specimen
Note. Argentina. Specimen 5 Pesos ND (1960s), P-275s, overprinted MUESTRA, no
signatures, Choice AU condition.�� Est. $75-120

14
14 BancoCentral De La RepublicaArgentina, ND (1961-69)Specimen
Banknote. Argentina. 10,000 Pesos, P-281s, Specimen #16 on lower left, General
Jose De San Martin at right, Red Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on face and back. S/N
00000000 A, POC’s, Rare and unlisted as a specimen in this format. PCGS Very Choice
Unc 64 . TDLR. �� Est. $180-280
15
15 Banco Central De La Republica Argentina, 1992-97 Specimen Set
of 6 Notes. Argentina. Lot of 6 Specimen notes, All with Muestra overprints and
S/N 00.000.000 A, Includes 1 Peso to 100 Pesos. P-339s to 345s, All with portraits of
notables at right. All in Choice to Gem Uncirculated. (6)�� Est. $900-1250
16
16 Banco Provincial de Cordoba. 1889. Remainder Banknote.
Argentina. 1 Peso, 1889, P-S741r. Remainder banknote, black on green underprint.
Portrait of J. Cellman at lower left, cherubs at center, and farmer with horses at right.
Back is green and shows building at center. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58
EPQ. S/N E 175069. (Cert # 5003602-001). ABNC.�� Est. $250-375
17
17 Banco Provincial de Cordoba. 1889. Remainder Banknote.
Argentina. 5 Pesos, 1889, P-S742r. Remainder banknote, black on yellow and brown
underprint. Portrait of D. Sarsfield at left with seated allegorical woman with gear and
tools at right. Back shows structure with two tall pillars at center. PMG graded About
UNC 53 EPQ. S/N A 092999 (Cert # 5003597-017). ABNC.�� Est. $250-375
18
18 Banco Provincial de Cordoba. 1889 Issue Uncut Specimen Sheet
of 4 Notes.. Argentina. 10 Pesos. P-S743. Uncut sheet of the complete back printing
with just two colors of the underprint on the face side with no vignette or text. Hand
stamped SPECIMEN on each back design. Marked in pencil in the margins, Hand
stamped: Plate Cancelled Oct 6 1970. Folded in half between notes, small edge tear at
side not affecting design. Nice and Unusual ABNC item.�� Est. $300-600
Armenia
19
19 Central Bank of Armenia. 2001 (ND 2002). Specimen Banknote.
Armenia. 1,000 Dram, 2001 (ND 2002), P-50as. Specimen banknote, Aqua and green
on m/c underprint. Yeghishe Charents at left with lines of poetry to right. Back shows
old Yerevan city scene. PMG graded Gem UNC 65 EPQ. S/N L00000000 283. (Cert #
5003608-004). OEBS.�� Est. $300-450
Australia
20
20 Commonwealth of Australia. 1938-1960. Lot of 3 Issued Notes.
Australia. Lot includes a trio of 1 Pound notes, including two KGVI and one QEII issue.
P-26b; 26b; 30. Fine to VF, Pin holes and stains. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group
lots. (3)�� Est. $75-120
21
21 Reserve Bank of Australia, 1988 to 2000 Polymer Banknote
Assortment. Australia, Lot of 10 notes, Includes 1988, $10, P-49b; 1992, $5, P-50a;
2001, $5, P-56; 2007-08, $5, P-57; 2007-2008, $20, P-59; 2007-2008, $50, P-60; 2008,
$100, P-61; and newer polymer issues for $5, $10 and $50 denominations. All are in
Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated or better. Attractive assortment of polymer notes.
(10) �� Est. $325-500

22
22 Reserve Bank of Australia. 1974-1985. Lot of 6 Issued Notes.
Australia. Lot includes $1, $2 (2 pcs), and $5 (3 pcs) notes. P-42d; 43b2; 43c; 44d; 44e.
Generally VF to Choice AU. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (6)�� Est. $90-150
23
23 Reserve Bank of Australia. 1988-1993. Lot of 7 Issued Notes.
Australia. Lot includes a group of $5 and $10 polymer notes, as well as a pair of 2 and 5
“Expo Dollars” issued for the “World Expo 88” evet in Brisbane.. P-49b; 50a; 52a; 52a; 56;
NL; NL. Choice to Gem Unc. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots.(7)� Est. $100-200
Austria
24
24 Wiener Stadt Banco. 1806. Issued Banknote. Austria. 5 Gulden, 1806,
P-A38a. Issued banknote, black with emblem of city of Wein at top, value written in
5 languages. PMG graded Very Fine 20 NET. Back with notation “Repaired.” (Cert #
5003610-020).�� Est. $100-180
25
25 St. Wolfgang amWolfgangsee. 1920. Uncut Notgeld Proof Sheet.
Austria. Lot includes printer signed proof sheet of 6 notes with title “Notgeld Der
Marktgemeinde St.Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee”, 14.25 x 10.25 inches, brown, blue and
m/c, each note has a different view of different churches, imprint of Druck Wiesel/
Salzburg. on bottom border margin, VF with some light toning, edge tears, tape
remnant on right and a couple of small pieces missing from the left border, this proof
has not been offered since the mid 1970’s when it was purchased from the Bob Brown
Collection.�� Est. $75-200
26
26 National Bank of Austria. 1953. Specimen Banknote. Austria. 500/-
Schilling, 1953, P-134s. Specimen banknote, Dark brown on blue and red underprint.
Portrait of Prof. Wagner-Jauregg at right while back shows the University of Vienna.
PMG graded About UNC 55, back with notation “Pinholes.” S/N 1014 880548. (Cert #
5003608-011).�� Est. $200-400
27
27 National Bank of Austria. 1960 (ND 1961). Specimen Banknote.
Austria. 100/- Schilling, 1960 (ND 1961), P-138s. Specimen banknote, Dark green on
m/c underprint. Violin at music at lower left and portrait of Johann Strauss at right
while the back shows Schonbrunn Castle. PMG graded Choice UNC 63, back with
notation “Pinholes.” S/N C878631N. (Cert # 5003608-012). DW. �� Est. $200-350

Bahamas
28
28 Bahamas Government. 1936-1965. Lot of 6 Issued Notes. Bahamas.
Lot includes KGVI 4 Shillings; and QEII 4 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and 1 Dollar. P-9e; 9e;
13D; 14c; 18b; 18b. Generally F to VF. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots.
�� Est. $160-280
29
29 Bahamas Monetary Authority. 1968. Lot of 10 Issued Notes.
Bahamas. Lot includes a group of $1/2 (8 pcs), $1, and $3 notes. P-26; 27; 28. The
$1/2 AU to Gem Unc, the $1 and $3 VF. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group
lots.�� Est. $200-300
30
30 Government of the Bahamas. 1965. Issued Banknote. Bahamas. $1,
1965, P-18b. Issued banknote, green on m/c underprint. Queen Elizabeth II at left. Back
shows sea garden with arms at right. Watermark of shellfish. 3 signatures. PMG graded
Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. S/N D260826. (Cert # 5002039-003). TDLR.�� Est. $110-180
31
31 Central Bank of the Bahamas. 1974-2007. Lot of 9 Issued Notes.
Bahamas. Lot includes various $1 (7) and $5 (2) issues. P-27; 35a; 35a; 45a; 57; 57b; 69; 72.
The $1 XF to Choice Unc, the $5 Fine. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (9)
�� Est. $120-240
32
32 Central Bank of the Bahamas, 2002. Sequential Pair of Banknotes
Bahamas. Lot of 2 sequential notes, both are 2002, $1, P-70, Issued Banknotes. Portrait
of Queen Elizabeth II at right with underwater scene at left and map of Bahamas at
center. Uncirculated to CU condition. TDLR. (2) ��Est. $45-80
Barbados
33
33 Central Bank of Barbados. ND (1975). Specimen Banknote.
Barbados. $5, ND (1975), P-32s. Specimen banknote, dark green on m/c underprint.
Portrait of J. R. Bovell at right with arms at center left. Back shows Trafalgar Square in
Bridgetown. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, back with notation “Annotation.”
S/N B6000000. (Cert # 5003597-013). TDLR.�� Est. $120-200
34
34 Central Bank of Barbados. ND (1989). Specimen Banknote.
Barbados. $50, ND (1989), P-40s. Specimen banknote, Orange, gray, and blue on m/c
underprint. Portrait of Prime Minister E. W. Barrow at right and trident emblem at left.
PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. S/N J1000000 007. (Cert # 5003597-
012). TDLR.�� Est. $140-280
Belgian Congo
35
35 Banque du Congo Belga. 1914 Issue Banknote. Belgian Congo. 1 Franc -
Matadi, 1914-1920, P-3B. Issued banknote, black on red underprint. Woman seated with
sheaf of grain and spinning wheel at left. PMG graded Very Fine 30, back with notation
“Rust Lightened.” S/N 0491814. (Cert # 5003600-013). WS.�� Est. $300-450

Belgium
36
36 Association Professionnelle Nouvelle Union Verriere, 1915 Group
of Issued Banknotes. Belgium. 1915, 1, 2, 5, and 10 Francs, dM.336-339, Issued
Banknotes. XF-UNC condition. 4 Pieces.�� Est. $200-300
Belize
37
37 Monetary Authority of Belize. 1980-1990. Lot of 4 Issued Notes.
Belize. Lot includes a quartet of $1 notes of 1980-1990. P-38; 46b; 51;. Choice to Gem
Unc. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (4)�� Est. $85-150
Bermuda
38
38 Bermuda Government. 1937-1978. Lot of 7 Issued Notes. Bermuda.
Lot includes KGVII issue 5 Shillings, and various QEII issue 5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and
1 Pound. P-8a; 18b; 19b; 19b; 20c; 28a; 28b. Generally F to VF. Sold “As is” no returns
accepted for group lots.�� Est. $150-250
39
39 Bermuda Government. 1957 Issued Banknote. Bermuda. 1957, 5/-
Shillings, P-18b, Brown on m/c, Queen Elizabeth II in center, S/N Y/1 211227, PMG
graded Choice Uncirculated 64, BWC.�� Est. $110-180
40
40 Bermuda Monetary Authority, 1978 to 1984 Specimen Set of
6 Notes. Bermuda. Lot of 6 specimen notes, All with Queen Elizabeth II at right,
Specimen overprints and POC’s on regular issued banknotes, Includes $1; $5; $10; $20;
$50; $100, P-28s to P-33s, all with specimen overprints, POC’s, All with A/1 prefix, All
are in Choice AU to Uncirculated condition. (6)�� Est. $200-300
41
41 Bermuda Monetary Authority, 2009 Specimen Set of 6 Notes.
Bermuda. Lot of 6 specimen notes from the 2009 wildlife series, $2; $5; $10; $20; $50;
$100, P-57s to P-62s, all with specimen overprints, POC’s, S/N 000000 with onion prefix,
All are in Choice AU to Uncirculated condition. (6)�� Est. $250-375
Bolivia
42
42 Banco de Potosi. 1887. Proof Vignette Used on 100 Bolivares,
1887, P-S226. Bolivia. Intaglio proof vignette “View of Potosi”, as used on the 100
Bolivianos, 1887, P-S226. Printed on India paper and mounted on larger card. ABNC.
�� Est. $140-250

43
43 Banco Industrial de la Paz. 1900 Specimen Banknote. Bolivia.
Specimen 1 Boliviano, 1900, P-S151s. Black on light yellow underprint, Specimen
overprints, POC. Purple handstamp on the top left margin “May...1902”, PMG graded
Choice About Unc 58 (Cert # 1094008-015). ABNC. There are no records of this
variety and denomination being offered at auction previously. Scarce and attractive
note.�� Est. $200-400
44
44 Banco Industrial de la Paz. 1905 Specimen Banknote. La Paz, Bolivia.
1905. 5 Bolivianos, Series B, P-S152s. Specimen overprint, Black on light orange
underprint, Specimen overprint, POC’s, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with
comment “Pinholes” (Cert # 8003068-001). ABNC.�� Est. $300-450
45
45 Banco Mercantil. 1911. Issued Banknote. Bolivia. 1 Boliviano, 1911,
P-S171b. Issued banknote, black on green underprint. Girl at left, arms at right. Back is
green with building and farm animals at center. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45
EPQ. S/N T 02017. (Cert # 5003597-004). ABNC.�� Est. $300-450
46
46 Banco Central de Bolivia. 1945. Specimen Banknote. Bolivia. 5,000
Bolivianos, 1945, P-145s. Specimen banknote, brown and m/c underprint. Portrait of
A. J. de Sucre at right with arms left. Back is blue with Puerta del Sol and llama at left.
PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. S/N A 000000 29. (Cert # 5003597-006). TDLR.
possibly the finest and highest graded note offered at auction.�� Est. $300-500
47
47 Banco Central de Bolivia. 1945. Specimen Banknote. Bolivia. 10,000
Bolivianos, 1945, P-146s. Specimen banknote, blue on m/c underprint. Portrait of
S. Bolivar at right, arms at left, and flags at center. Back is green with Independence
Proclamation at left center. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, back with notation
“Previously Mounted.” S/N A 000000 2. (Cert # 5003597-005). TDLR.�� Est. $300-450
Bosnia Herzegovina
48
48 Narodna Banka Republike Srpske. 1993. Quintet of Specimen
Notes. Bosnia Herzegovina. Lot includes specimen 5000 Dinara, 50000 Dinara,
100000 Dinara, 1 Million Dinara, and 5 Million Dinar. P-152s; 153s; 154s; 155s; 156s. All
overprinted SPECIMEN and bearing serial number A 0000000. Choice to Gem Unc.
Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots.�� Est. $100-200
Brazil
49
49 Imperio do Brazil. ND (ca. 1885). Essay Proof Banknote Similar to
Estampa 8 but Estampa 2A Is engraved. Brazil. Uniface Proof 5 Mil Reis,
Similar to P-A261 but not listed as Proof or with Estampa 2A, only listed with Estampa 8.
Black printing on India paper. No underprint. Dom Pedro III at center, man with sheep
at right, woman at left. XF with horizontal crease across. ABNC. Very rare. �� Est. $250-450

50
50 Pernambuco Street Railway. ND (1880s-1890s). 200 Reis Railroad
Scrip Note. Brazil. ND ca.1880-90’s, 200 Reis, P-Unlisted, Issued street car pass scrip
note with face value of 200 Reis, vignette of horse-pulled street car, anchor at back.
ABNC. VG. Used either as a ticket or as currency as needed. �� Est. $120-240
51
51 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil, Thesouro Nacional, ND
(1923) Specimen Banknote. Brazil.. 2 Mil Reis, Estampa 15a, Ser.1a, P-17s,
Specimen banknote, Brown on yellow underprint, Portrait of Murtinho in middle, back
brown, Specimen overprint, S/N 000,000. PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58 (Appears
Unc with large even margins), Local printer, Rare note in any condition.�� Est. $230-350
52
52 Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil, ND (ca.1973), Obverse
Die Progress Proof with Archival Notations. Brazil. Obverse die proof of
2 Cruzeiros, 1960s-1970s (1973), similar to P-151, closely trimmed and mounted on large
cardboard piece with many working annotations pertaining to production, also attached
copies of correspondence related to this piece and the other 11 denominations in this
issue. Choice XF condition. ABNC.�� Est. $250-500
British Caribbean Territory
53
53 British Caribbean Territories Currency Board. 1956. Issued Note.
British Caribbean Territory. Issued 1 Dollar, 1956, P-7b. VF. S/N R2-540101, BWC.� Est.
$60-110
British Honduras
54
54 Government of British Honduras, 1971 Banknote Pair. British
Honduras. Lot of 2 notes, Both are January 1st, 1971 dated notes, Includes $1, P-28c and
$2, P-29c, Both with Queen Elizabeth at right, Both in VF to Choice VF condition with
large even margins, bright colors and fresh appearance. (2)�� Est. $100-150
Bulgaria
55
55 BULGARIA. National Bank. ND (1918-21) Essay 500 Leva
Banknote. Bulgaria, 500 Leva, Similar to P-29A and 29B but without central vignette
on back, Design trial specimen printed by OF-Z. This example was likely close to
production as it presents with a specimen overprint and punch cancels through the
signature panels. Purple and brown frame with gold under-print. The is Choice AU but
appears to be CU with a single vertical light fold. OF-Z. Unused design by this famous
Swiss printer. (Ex-Ponterio Assoc. Lot 2347, Sale #158, NYINC, 2011, Jan. 7-8 sold for
$1550).�� Est. $750-1500
Burma
56
56 State Bank of Burma. ND (1944). Specimen Banknote. Burma. 100
Kyats, ND (1944), P-21s1. Specimen banknote, Orange, blue and light green print.
Peacock at left with scene in Mandalay at right. PMG graded UNC 62 back with notation
“Staple Holes Minor Rust.” (Cert # 5003605-017).�� Est. $450-750

Burundi
57
57 Banque du Royaume Du Burundi. 1965. Issued Banknote. Burundi.
1000 Francs, 1965, P-14. Issued Banknote, Green on m/c underprint. King Mwami
Mwambutsa IV at right. Back shows arms at center. PMG graded Very Fine 30 with
comment “Pinholes.” (Cert # 2508197-006).�� Est. $300-500
58
58 Banque du Royaume du Burundi. 1965. Color Trial Specimen
Banknote. Burundi. 1000 Francs, 1965, P-14cts. Color Trial Specimen, Green on m/c
underprint. King Mwami Mwambutsa IV at right. Back shows arms at center. PMG
graded Gem Unc 66 EPQ. S/N A000000 85. (Cert # 1080974-017). Only 3 notes offered
previously at this grade with none higher.�� Est. $400-600
59
59 Banque de la Republique du Burundi. 1968. Specimen Banknote.
Burundi. 20 Francs, 1968, P-21as. Specimen banknote, blue on green and violet
underprint. Tribal dancer at center. PMG graded Choice UNC 63 with back notation
“Previously Mounted.” S/N A000000 002. (Cert # 5003600-007). TDLR.�� Est. $200-400
Cameroun
60
60 Banque des Etats de l’AfriqueCentrale. 1983-1986. Lot of 3 Issued
Notes. Cameroun. Lot includes a pair of issued 500 Francs and a 5000 Francs. P-15d;
22; 24. P-15d Unc, the other two XF-AU. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots.
(3)�� Est. $100-180
Canada
61
61 Dominion of Canada. 1900. Lot of 7 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes
a group of issued 25 Cents notes w/several different signatories. P-9a; 9a; 9a; 9b; 9b;
9c. VG to Fine, stains, soiling, a couple with small edge faults. Sold “As is” no returns
accepted for group lots. (7)�� Est. $75-150
62
62 Dominion of Canada. 1917. Issued Banknote. Dominion of Canada. $1,
1917, DC-23a. Issued banknote, black on green underprint. Portrait of Princess Patricia
Ramsey at center, back shows parliament building at center. PMG graded Very Fine
30, back with notation “Stains Lightened.” S/N 304063-D pp B. (Cert # 5003606-020).
ABNC.�� Est. $325-500
63
63 Dominion of Canada. 1923. Lot of 3 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes
a pair of KGV-era issued 25 Cents notes and a $1 note. P-11b; 11b; 33. one 25c VF, the
other two VG . Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (3)�� Est. $75-150

64
64 Bank of British North America (San Francisco Branch). ND
(ca.1850-1860’s). Proof Bill of Exchange Sheet of 3. San Francisco,
CA. 1845. Uncut sheet of 3 Bills of exchanges, Canadian arms at center, Printed on soft
paper, missing the top right corner and the right side cut in slightly, light soiling, still rare
and possibly unique. From the Perkins Bacon Archives. PBC.�� Est. $250-375
65
65 Bank of Canada, 1935 “English” Issue Banknote. Ottawa, Canada. Issue
of 1935, $20, BC-9b, Issued banknote, S/N A159568 pp B, J.A.C. Osborne | G.F. Towers
signatures, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Nice original note.��Est. $1500-2500
66
66 Bank of Canada. 1935. Lot of 2 Issued Notes, “French English”
Versions. Canada. Lot of 2 KGV-era issued $1 notes, one French one English. P-38;
39. Choice VG to Fine. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (2)�� Est. $130-260
67
67 Bank of Canada. 1937. Lot of 5 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes a
quintet of KGVI-era issued $1 and $2 notes, all with Coyne-Towers signatures. P-58e;
58e; 58e; 59c; 59c. Generally Fine to VF. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots.
�� Est. $140-250
68
68 Bank of Canada. 1937. Lot of 5 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes a
quintet of KGVI-era issued $1, $2, and $5 notes, all with Gordon-Towers signatures.
P-58a; 58a; 59b; 60b; 60b. Generally VF or better. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for
group lots. (5)�� Est. $140-250
69
69 Bank ofCanada, 1954 “Devil’s Face” Issue $1 Banknote. Canada, 1954
“Devil’s Face” issue, $1, BC-29b, Issued banknote, Queen Elizabeth at right, S/N L/A
4768550, Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated condition. Beattie | Coyne signatures,
Canadian BNC.�� Est. $100-200
70
70 Bank ofCanada. 1954-1967. Lot of 5 Issued Notes.Canada. Lot includes
a quintet of QEII issued $1 notes, including one “Devils Head” variety. P-66b in VF; the
balance, P-84a; 84a; 74b; 74b are Choice to Gem Unc. Sold “As is” no returns accepted
for group lots. (5)�� Est. $90-140

71
71 Bank of Canada. 1973-1986. Lot of 17 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot
includes a selection of $1, $2, and $5 notes from the 1974 and 1986 issues. P-85a; 85a;
85b; 85c; 85a; 85c; 85a; 86a; 94b; 94a; 94b; 95a2. 10 of the notes are Uncirculated to CU
condition with the balance Choice Fine to VF. Includes 1 replacement of a $1, 1973 note
if VF, $25 Face, Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (17)�� Est. $80-160
72
72 Bank ofCanada. 1975. Specimen Banknote. Canada. Specimen $50, 1975,
BC-51as. Red on m/c, S/N HA0000000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Cert
# 1150032-008).�� Est. $300-600
73
73 Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Other Issuers. 1940s-c.1990s. Lot of
22 Issued Notes. Canada. Lot includes an assortment of checks, scrip and fantasy
notes, mostly represented by a range of denominations and issues of Canadian Tire
Corp. Ltd. (redeemable for merchandise at their stores). Also included a leather “Canada
Buck” from the 1964 Edmonton Coin O’Rama and a fantasy $1,000,000 note.. P-NL. VF
to Choice Unc.. Sold “As is” no returns accepted for group lots. (22)�� Est. $120-200
Cayman Islands
74
74 Cayman Island Currency Board. 1974. Specimen Banknote. Cayman
Islands. $5, 1974, P-6s. Specimen banknote, green on m/c underprint. Arms at upper
center with Queen Elizabeth II at right, back shows sailboat at center. PMG graded Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ. S/N A/1 000000. (Cert # 1520961-007). TDLR.�� Est. $200-300
Central African Republic
75
75 Republique Centrafricaine. ND (1974). Issued Banknote. Central
African Republic. 500 Francs, ND (1974), P-1. Issued banknote, lilac-brown and m/c.
President J. B. Bokassa at right, landscape at center. Back shows mask at left with
students and chemical testing at center. PMG graded About UNC 50. S/N A.1 56171.
(Cert # 5003600-003).�� Est. $250-375
Central African States
76
76 Banque des Etats de L’Afrique Centrale. 1994. Specimen
Banknote. Central African States. 10,000 Francs, 1994, P-505Nas Code letter “N.”
Specimen banknote, dark brown and blue with blue/black text on m/c underprint.
Modern building at center with young woman at right. Back shows fisherman, boats,
and villagers along shoreline. Sign. #16. PMG graded Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ, back
with notation “Equatorial Guinea.” S/N 9400000000 1487. (Cert # 5003617-018). One of
the highest graded examples known and by far the highest example offered at auction in
the last 5 years with no records available previous to 2014. �� Est. $400-600
Chile
77
77 Republica de Chile. ND (1898-1919). Specimen Banknote. Chile.
1 Peso, ND (1898-1919), P-15s. Specimen banknote, Black on red-orange underprint.
Portrait of Anibal Pinto at lower right with arms at left. PMG graded Superb gem
Uncirculated 67 EPQ. S/N 00000 pp ZZ. (Cert # 5003606-019). ABNC.�� Est. $240-375

78
78 Republica de Chile. ND (1905-1918). Specimen Banknote. Chile.
Specimen 10 Pesos, P-21s, portrait of J. J. Perez at right and towered bridge at upper left.
SPECIMEN overprint, POCs, and 00000 serial number. ABNC. Choice to Gem Unc.
�� Est. $300-500
79
79 Banco Central de Chile. 1975-1978. Pair of Specimen Banknotes.
Chile. 5 and 50 Pesos, 1975-1978, P-149as P151as pair of Specimen banknotes. Both
are PMG graded Gem UNC 66 EPQ. (Cert #’s 5003606-014) 5003606-015). CdM-C.
Possibly the finest known for this issue.�� Est. $300-500
80
80 Banco Central de Chile. 1978-1980. Specimen Banknote. Chile. 1000
Pesos, 1978-1980, P-154as. Specimen Banknote, deep blue-green and dark olive-brown
on m/c underprint. Ignacio Carrerea Pinto at right with military arms at center. Back
shows Monument to Chilean heroes. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, back with
notation “Previously Mounted.” S/N A00000000 111 pp5. (Cert # 5003606-013).�� Est. $50-280
81
81 Banco de Conception. ND (ca. 1883) Specimen Banknote.
Concepcion, Chile. Specimen 20 Pesos, ND (ca. 1883), P-S180s. S/N D-00000, Specimen
overprints, POC’s, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Previously
Mounted” (Cert # 8012570-008). ABNC.�� Est. $300-500
82
82 Banco de D. Matte yCa. ND (ca.1888). Remainder Banknote. Chile.
20 Pesos, ND (ca.1888), P-S279r. Remainder banknote, Black on yellow and orange
underprint. Female (“Strength”) at left, allegorical woman with produce at top center,
and woman with grapes at right. Back is red/brown. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated
63, back with notation “With Counterfoil.” S/N 24077 pp A. (Cert # 5003606-011).
ABNC.�� Est. $200-400
CHINA - EMPIRE
83
83 Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue. Peking, 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 12517, The top margin has
an additional serial number “B/P 01363, Unlisted with this number, possibly a tracking
or re-issue number. PMG graded Very Fine 30. Scarce note in any condition and this
example appears with bright colors and large margins. BFL, printer.��Est. $1000-2000

CHINA - EMPIRE/MILITARY
84
84 Provincial Bank of Hupeh, 1 Yuan 1929 with imprints used as a
Military Note. 1929 年湖北省銀行一元加蓋豫鄂皖贛四省農民銀
行軍票 Hankow, China. 1 Yuan, P-A88 S/M#S110-20, (A Provincial Bank of Hupeh 1
yuan banknote overprinted on P-S2104), Issued in 1929, with red very small imprints on
the face. The imprint indicated that this is a military note. The main figure on the face
is a tower. The serial number is 925922A. The red text imprinted is: “to be cashed by the
Four-Provinces Farmers Bank or Provincial Bank of Hubei in Hankou, Hubei province.”
The back side shows the bank name, denomination, serial number, date and issuing city
Hankow. Good to GVG with faults, splits, high wear, but still extremely rare and first
time offered by us. ABNC. 湖北省銀行於1929年發行之壹圓紙幣，加蓋軍票。加
蓋文字為“此券由漢口豫鄂皖贛四省農民銀行/湖北省銀行公庫兌現”。正面
主景為寶塔，流水號為925922A，下方有年號。背面有銀行名之英文，流水
號，面值，年代及發行地漢口。�� Est. $400-800
China - Republic
85
85 China South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 “Shanghai Branch” Issue.
Shanghai, China, 1 Yuan, P-A121a (S/M#C295-1a), Issued banknote, “Chairman” on
lower left corner, S/N AN756710, PMG graded Very Good 8, one of 3 graded by PMG.
ABNC. �� Est. $300-600
CHINA - EMPIRE
86
86 Bank of China, 1912 “Peking” Branch Issue Rarity. China, $1, P-25w,
S/M#C294-30w, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, Emperor Huang-ti at left, Hillside
village and railroad at right, back green with graffiti, Back has printed in ornate printing
“One Dollar” with “Peking” printed in the bottom excess margin, S/N B202018, PMG
graded Choice Very Fine 35 with notations of annotation on back, an extremely rare
note in any condition. ABNC. ��Est. $2500-5000
China - Republic
87
87 Bank of China, 1937 Sequential Group of Issued Banknotes China....
Group of 25 Sequential Banknotes, All are 1937, 5 Yuan, P-80. Purple on m/c underprint
with portrait of SYS at left. AU to Uncirculated condition. TDLR. (25)�� Est. $100-200
88
88 Bank ofChina, 1937 BanknoteGroup China…. 1937, Lot of 25 notes, All are
10 Yuan, P-81, Issued banknotes, some with sequential runs. Green print with pink and
m/c underprint with portrait of SYS to left. AU to CU condition. TDLR. (25)�� Est. $90-180
89
89 Bank of China, 1940 Sequential Group of Issued Banknotes China....
Group of 20 Sequential Banknotes, all are 1940, 5 Yuan, P-84. Blue on m/c underprint
with portrait of SYS at left. AU to UNC condition. ABNC. (20)�� Est. $90-180
90
90 Bank of China, 1940 Sequential Group of Issued Banknotes
China... Group of 25 Sequential Banknotes, All are 1940, 5 Yuan, P-85b. Red on m/c
underprint with portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen at left. AU to Uncirculated condition.
ABNC. (25)�� Est. $100-200

91
91 Bank of China, 1941 Color Trial Progress Proof Banknote. China,
1941, 10 Yuan, P-94pp, S/M#C294-264 Proof Color Trial Progress Proof printed on thin
card, Green instead of issued purple, SYS in middle, Light red ink archival markings
showing Secret Marks on the engraving to prevent counterfeiting, Plate # 82215 on
top with typed order number “F 10969” and May 1941 date, PMG graded Choice
Uncirculated 64. Rare note in issued condition and not listed as a color trial proof.
ABNC. Possibly unique in this format. �� Est. $450-750
92
92 Bank of Communications, 1914 Specimen Banknote Rarity China.
1914, 1 Yuan, P-116s1 S/M#C126, Specimen Banknote, Blue locomotive in ravine at
center with sailing ship on reverse, PMG graded 64 EPQ, ABNC. The notes from this
series were issued in various colors. The blue color version was used on Shanghai issues
and the extremely rare Kiukiang Issues. Rare note as specimen and issued. Originally
this note was part of the June 1991 Christie’s sale of the ABN Archives in NYC. First time
offered since that auction.�� Est. $600-900
93
93 Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Central Bank of
China High Grade Banknote Assortment, ca.1928-45. China.... Lot of
16 banknotes. Includes Bank of China 1937 Issues (2); Bank of Communications, 1914
and 1935 Pair; Central Bank of China, 1928 to 1941 issues (8) and Central Reserve Bank
of China, 1943, 100 Yuan issue, All are AU to CU condition. Varying printers. �� Est. $120-240
94
94 Central Bank of China, 1928. Group of Sequential Issued
Banknotes Shanghai, China.... Lot of 20 notes, all are 1928, $10, P-197e, Issued
Banknotes. Portrait of SYS on back. All are Uncirculated to CU condition or better.
ABNC. (20)�� Est. $100-200
95
95 Central Bank of China, 1945 (1948) Specimen Banknote Rarity.
China... 1945 (1948), 5 Yuan, P-389s, Uniface back specimen, Blue on back with junk in
center flanked by National Sunbursts, Specimen overprint and serial number on blank
back, POC’s. Rare note in any form. SBNC. Only available as a specimen or proof, no
issued examples known.�� Est. $100-200
96
96 CentralBankofChina,1945EssayFaceBackUnifaceSpecimens.
China, 1945, Lot of 2 pieces, uniface Face and back, 5 Yuan, P-389 Unlisted Specimens,
backs of both are overprinted “Specimen No.sxxxxx” with different serial numbers,
Printed on planchetted security banknote paper, POC’s, The face is PCGS graded Gem
Unc. 66 PPQ and the back is graded Superb Gem Unc. 68 PPQ. Rare in any format and
condition. SBNC (2)�� Est. $350-700
97
97 Central Bank of China, 1945 Specimen Banknote. China... 1945 (1948),
5 Yuan, P-389s, Uniface back specimen, Blue on back with junk in center flanked by
National Sunbursts, Specimen overprint and serial number on blank back, POC’s. Rare
note in any form. SBNC. Only available as a specimen or proof, no issued examples
known.�� Est. $100-200

98
98 Central Bank of China, 1945 Uniface Specimen Back Banknote.
China... 1945 (1948), 5 Yuan, P-389s, Uniface back specimen, Blue on back with junk in
center flanked by National Sunbursts, Specimen overprint and serial number on blank
back, POC’s. Rare note in any form. SBNC. Only available as a specimen or proof, no
issued examples known.�� Est. $100-200
99
99 Central Bank of China, 1949 Unlisted Uniface Front Back
Essay Specimens China, 1949. 500,000 Gold Yuan. Series 00A. (PMG designated
P-UNL500Kas, WBG mis-identified it as P-425, but incorrect). P-Unlisted. Uniface
front and back specimen banknotes in green. CKS in center. Red Chinese specimen
overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC with back of each with “Specimen”
and control number. Face is WBG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 TOP and back is
graded Uncirculated 62. Horizontal note. SBNC. Rare high denomination essay
banknote. �� Est. $800-1200
100
100 Central Bank of China, Unlisted Essay Specimen/Proof Banknote,
1949GoldChinYuan Issue.China, 1949. 500,000 Gold Yuan, P-Unlisted. Uniface
front specimen “Printers Essay” banknote in green, CKS in center. POC’s, No overprints
or serial numbers on face, back with text “Approved for Production: L-4, COLOR O.K.
5-2-49”. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with note of light toning on left side. Rare
note. SBNC.�� Est. $300-600
101
101 Peoples Republic Of China, 1999 Regular Issue Matched Serial
Number Set of 10 Notes. China, Lot of 10 Notes, all are 1999, 1 Yuan, P-895b
with matching Serial Numbers 894187 with different prefixes. All in Uncirculated to
Gem Uncirculated condition. (10)�� Est. $100-200
China - Taiwan
102
102 Bank of Taiwan, 1950 “Kinmen” Issue High Grade Sequential
Banknote Pair. Kinmen, Taiwan, Lot of 2 sequential banknotes, 10 Cents, P-R103b
(S/M#T74-10b), blue with no underprint, SYS in middle, back blue with bank building,
S/N’s AA 403721 and 403722, Both are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ,
attractive and high grade pair. Printer: CPFT�� Est. $200-350
103
103 Bank ofTaiwan, 1950 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
Kinmen, Taiwan, Lot of two sequential banknotes, both are Issued 50 Cents, P-R104b
(S/M#T74-11), brown on pink underprint with SYS in middle, back with bank building,
S/N’s AA 827056 57, both are Gem Uncirculated or better with wide large margins,
sharp corners and bright colors, attractive and high grade sequential pair.�� Est. $400-600
104
104 Bank of Taiwan. 1950 Quemoy Branch Banknote. China - Taiwan. 10
Yuan. P-R105. S/M# T74-21. SYS at top center. Legacy Currency Grading Very Choice
Unc. 64.�� Est. $100-200

105
105 Chinese Administration of Taiwan, 1961 Group of Issued
BanknotesChina, Taiwan.... Group of 57 Sequential Banknotes, All are 1961, 1 Yuan,
P-1791a, Green and purple print with portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen at left. Uncirculated to
CU condition. PFBT. (57)�� Est. $100-200
106
106 Bank of Taiwan, 1947, 100Yuan Sequential High Grade Banknote
Pair. Taiwan. Lot of 2 sequential notes, Both are 100 Yuan, P-1941, Issued banknote
pair, Green, SYS in middle, bank building at left without a car in front, back blue and
m/c, S/N’s AG 426725-426726, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and 66 EPQ
respectively. Only 2 other notes graded PMG 66 have been offered at auction since 2014
in the Track and Price Census. Scarce high grade notes. FPFT �� Est. $250-375
107
107 Bank ofTaiwan. 1941. Pair of Issued Banknotes. Taiwan. Sequential pair
of issued 100 Yuan, 1947, P-1941, S/M#T72-10. Both PMG graded Choice Unc 64 EPQ.
�� Est. $150-250
China - Japanese Influence
108
108 Central Reserve Bank of China, 1943 Group of Issued Banknotes
China.... 1943, 100 Yuan, P-J23a, 25 Issued banknotes. Blue and green print on beige
underprint with portrait of SYS at center. Choice AU to CU condition with some better.
(25)�� Est. $180-250
109
109 Central Reserve Bank of China, 1943 Group of Issued Banknotes
China…. 1943, 100 Yuan, P-J23a, 25 Issued banknotes. Blue and green print on beige
underprint with portrait of SYS at center. Choice AU to CU condition with some better.
(25)�� Est. $200-400
China - Japanese Puppet Banks
110
110 Federal Reserve Bank of China. 1938-1944. Pair of Issued
Banknotes. China…. Includes 1 Dollar, 1938, P-J54a, S/M# C286-10, VG-Fine with
tears; and 100 Yuan, 1938 (1944), P-J59, S/M# C286-27, Unc to Ch. Unc. (2)�� Est. $200-400
111
111 Federal Reserve Bank ofChina. 1938 HighGrade Issued Banknote.
China. 1938, 1 Yuan, P-J61a, S/M#C286-12. Olive green with red signatures and serial
numbers, PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ. ECPO. Rare in this high of condition.Est. $300-500

China - Japanese Puppet Banks
112
112 Federal Reserve Bank of China. 1941-1943. Pair of Issued
Banknotes. China. Includes 10 Yuan, ND (1941), P-J74, S/M# C286-74; and 10 Yuan,
ND (1943), P-676, S/M# C286-73. About to Ch. Unc. (2)��Est. $60-80
113
113 FederalReserveBankofChina.1945.QuartetofIssuedBanknotes.
China.. Includes 100 Yuan, 1945, P-J88, S/M# 286-86, Gem Unc; 500 Yuan, 1945, P-J90,
S/M# 286-93, Gem Unc; and two 1000 Yuan, 1945, P-J91, S/M# 286-94, both F-VF (4)
�� Est. $120-240
114
114 Hua-Hsing Commercial Bank, 1938 Issued Banknote Rarity. China.
20 Cents = 2 Chiao, P-J94a, S/M#H184-2, Issued banknote. Tied with the finest note
offered at auction. Only 2 other notes have graded higher. Rare and desirable note an
first time offered by us.�� Est. $600-1200
115
115 Central Bank of Manchukuo, ND (1944) Uncut Sheet of 6 Notes.
China. Uncut sheet of 6 notes, 10 Fen = 1 Chiao, P-J140 S/M#M2-71, VG to VF
condition with toning, light stains, and internal tears. Scarce as an uncut strip of notes.
(1 sheet of 6 notes).�� Est. $75-150
116
116 China/Japanese Military WWII, ND (1938) Specimen Banknote.
China / Japanese Military. 100 Yen, P-M27s, S/M#T32-4, Specimen banknote, “Mi-hon”
overprint, 4 characters overprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.�� Est. $130-260
117
overprint, 4 characters overprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.�� Est. $130-260
118
overprint, Block 1, 4 characters overprint, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 EPQ. �� Est. $120-240
119
overprint, Block 1, 4 characters overprint, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 EPQ. �� Est. $120-240

China - Japanese Military
120
120 China, Soviet Red Army Headquarters, 1945 Japanese Imperial
Government 1945 Issue Banknote Pair. China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes
1945, 10 Yuan, P-M33, Uncirculated to CU and ND (1945) 100 Yen, P-M21a, XF-AU. (2)
��Est. $45-90
China - Foreign Banks
121
121 American-Oriental Bank of Szechuan 1922 “Chungking Branch”
Face Back Proofs. Chungking, China. 1922, $1, P-S110p (S/M #S101-3, Face
and back proof banknotes printed on india paper mounted on large margined card, The
face is Blue on m/c underprint with steamship vignette in middle, the back is orange.
POC’s. Gem Uncirculated or better condition. Rare banknote. ABNC. There are no
previous records of this rare note being offered at auction in the last 10 years. This note
has never been previously offered a auction. (ex Christies June 1991 American Bank Note
Auction).�� Est. $900-1800
122
122 American-Oriental Bank of Szechuan 1922 “Chungking Branch”
Face Back Proofs. Chungking, China. 1922, $10, P-S110Bp (S/M #S101-3, Face
and back proof banknotes printed on india paper mounted on large margined card, The
face is Blue on m/c underprint with steamship vignette in middle, the back is orange.
POC’s. Gem Uncirculated or better condition. Rare banknote. ABNC. There are no
previous records of this rare note being offered at auction in the last 10 years. This note
has never been previously offered a auction. (ex Christies June 1991 American Bank Note
Auction).��Est. $1000-2000
123
123 Chinese Engineering Mining Co., Ltd., 1902 Issued Banknote.
Tongshan, China. 1st March 1902, $1, P-S246, Issued banknote, Orange-brown border
and underprint�� Est. $700-1200
124
124 Chinese Italian Banking Corp., 1921 Remainder Banknote. China.
1921, 50 Yuan, P-S256r, S/M#C36-4, Remainder Banknote, Black on m/c, PMG graded
35, Scarce high denomination note, ABNC.�� Est. $500-750
125
125 Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1916 Altered
Original $10 Banknote to a $100 Shanghai, China. 15 February 1916, $10
(Altered to $100), P-S357A, Greenish blue on faded undertint, Extensively repaired with
portions missing, back faded, S/N 292272, Poor to Almost Good Condition. This note
was from the ABN Security Department files. BWC. �� Est. $400-800

126
126 International Banking Corporation, 1905 Issue $100 Specimen
Banknote. Shanghai, China, 1905. $100, P-S422s, S/M #M10-5. Blue face and back.
Screaming eagle on top of 2 globes at left and in middle on back, 2 printed signatures.
Specimen banknote. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. PMG
graded Gem uncirculated 65 EPQ condition. A trophy for the advanced collector.
ABNC. ��Est. $7000-12000
127
127 Russo-Asiatic Bank. 1917. Issued Banknote. Harbin, China. Issued 50
Kopeks, 1917, P-S473a, S/M#O5-100. PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ. ABNC.�� Est. $300-500
China - Provincial Banks
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128 Yung Heng Provincial Bank of Kirin, 1921 “Dollar” Issue Specimen
Banknote Harbin, China... 1921, 5 Coppers, P-S1031s, S/M#C76, Black on light
orange, back purple, POC’s, Red Chinese Specimen Overprints, Regular S/N 0051533,
PMG graded About Uncirculated 50 with note of Previously mounted and ink
discoloration on back. Rare and unlisted as a specimen banknote. This is the 5th example
to be offered at auction in the last 5 years. Printer: BEPK�� Est. $325-475
129
129 Mukden Bank of Industrial Development, ND (1918) Specimen
Banknote. China, $10, P-S1325s1 S/M#F7-42, Specimen banknote, Black face with
building in middle, back olive green and m/c, Specimen overprints and POC’s, PMG
graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Only one other note grades higher out of 10 graded.
ABNC. Another rare note that is sure to attract considerable interest.��Est. $1000-1500
130
130 Fukien Bank, ND (ca.1910-20) “Amoy Branch” Issued Banknote.
Amoy, China. $10, P-S1440a, S/M# S/M#F31-13a, Issued banknote, gray-brown on
green and m/c, gateway at center, back in English, Light blue on light yellow, S/N
E08517, PMG graded Very Fine 25 NET with note of light rust spots and annotation on
right front margin. Rare note in any format.�� Est. $500-800
131
131 Kwang Sing Company, 1925 $1 Specimen Banknote. China, $1,
P-S1614s S/M#H7, Specimen Banknote, brown on light green and m/c, Temple in
middle, back olive green, Specimen overprints, POC’s, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated
66 EPQ. ABNC. Rare note with none graded higher. �� Est. $500-800

132
132 Kwang Sing Company, 1925 $10 Specimen Banknote. China, $10,
P-S1614Bs S/M#H7-95, Specimen Banknote, Blue on m/c, Temple in middle, back
purple, Specimen overprints, POC’s, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. ABNC.
Rare note with only 2 graded in the PMG census and no notes having been offered at
auction over the last 10 years. ��Est. $1000-2000
133
133 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 Issue 10 Cents Finest Known
Specimen. China. 1935, 10 cents, P-S2436s1, S/M#K56-30a, Specimen, Red on m/c,
SYS at right, No signatures, back red with junks, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated
68 EPQ, Rare Specimen in high grade, ABNC. Tied with one other note in this grade
that will be impossible to improve upon.�� Est. $350-550
134
134 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 Specimen “Pak Hoi Branch”
Banknote. Pak Hoi, China. 1935, 10 cts, P-S2436s2, (S/M #K56-30a), Specimen,
“Pak Hoi”, Red on m/c with SYS at right, Specimen overprint, POC, PMG graded Gem
Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC. Tied with 7 other notes for highest graded, none graded
higher.�� Est. $220-325
135
135 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 Specimen “Swatow Branch”
Banknote. Swatow, China. 1935, 10 cts, P-S2436s3, (S/M #K56-30a), Specimen,
“Swatow”, Red on m/c with SYS at right, Specimen overprint, POC, PMG graded Gem
Uncirculated 66 EPQ, ABNC. Tied with 7 other notes for highest graded, none graded
higher.�� Est. $250-375
136
136 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 LocalCurrency Issue Specimen.
China. 1935, 20 cts, P-S2437s2, (S/M #K56-32a), Specimen, With green Signature,
Green on m/c with SYS at right, Specimen overprint, POC, PMG graded Superb Gem
Uncirculated 67 EPQ. ABNC. �� Est. $250-500
137
137 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 LocalCurrency Issue Specimen.
China. 1935, 20 cts, P-S2437s6, (S/M #K56-32?), Specimen, Without Signature, Green
on m/c with SYS at right, Specimen overprint, POC, PMG graded Superb Gem
Uncirculated 67 EPQ. ABNC. �� Est. $250-500
138
138 Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 Specimen Banknote. China. 1935,
50 cts, P-S2438s, (S/M #K56-33), Specimen, Green on m/c with SYS at right, Specimen
overprint, POC, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, ABNC.�� Est. $325-550

139
139 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue
Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. 1 Yuan, P-S2962s1, (S/M #T214-190c).
Specimen banknote, black and m/c face with pavilion in center and black back. Red
specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated
65 EPQ, ABNC.�� Est. $250-500
140
140 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue
Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 5 Yuan, P-S2963s1,
(S/M #T214-191c). Specimen banknote, brown and m/c face with pavilion by pool in
center and brown back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s.
PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional
grade. Tied with one other note in the PMG census for finest known out of 24 graded.
�� Est. $450-750
CHINA - MILITARY
141
141 Honan Province Treasury, 1921 No Date Provisional Issue. China.
1921. 1 Yuan, P-S3855 (Overprint on P-S2985) (S/M#H60-1), Issued banknote, Large red
overprint on face, green with portrait of man at center, back red and blue, PMG graded
Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, scarce note in high grade with only 8 graded total by PMG.
�� Est. $300-500
CHINA - Military Banks
142
142 Bank of the Northwest - Kalgan. 1925. Issued Banknote. Kalgan,
China. 1925, 20 Coppers, P-S3865a, S/M#H77-11a, Issued banknote, PMG graded
Uncirculated 62 with comment “Minor Stains”. BEPP. Scarce in high grade.�� Est. $120-240
China - Local Private Banknotes
143
143 Chinese Local School Scrip ca.1915-25 Commemorating aTeacher
China. Ca.1915-25. Private scrip note for 1 Copper. Blue on very thin off white
translucent paper. Uncirculated. Found in a Tennessee Missionary’s estate who had
traveled in China for a number of years ca 1900-1930. Rare.�� Est. $200-400
China - Peoples Republic
144
144 China Treasury Bond Specimen Ration Coupon ca.1978-1996
Pair. China, Lot of 2 pieces, Includes 1996, 100 Yuan Treasury Bond Specimen, S/N
RH00000000 10740, Wmk: Stars Letters - Second Issue, PMG graded Superb Gem
Uncirculated 67 EPQ and a 1978 Ration Coupon for 0.1 Unit, PCGS graded Gem Unc 65
PPQ. (2)�� Est. $140-280

China - Private Banks Local Issues
145
145 Inner Mongolia District branch of the People’s Bank of China in
1950s, Fixed amount deposition receipt. Mongolia, China... A fixed
amount deposition receipt issued by the Inner Mongolia District branch of the People’s
Bank of China in 1950s, with the amount of 100,000 yuan. The left side has 5 tickets,
with 20000 yuan amount on each. The back side shows instructions and slogans.五十
年代中國人民銀行內蒙古分行定額儲蓄存單十萬元，左側有五聯，每聯貳萬
元。流水號070501.背面有說明及標語。�� Est. $80-160
China - Security Printing Ephemera
146
146 National Industrial Bank of China Proof Vignette From ABNC
Archives. China, ND (ca.1900-30’s), Proof vignette printed in black on india paper
that is unmounted, Image is of Great Wall of China over rolling hills, 3 by 3 inches,
Imprint on bottom has name of vignette and “Special V-51306, American Bank Note
Co., NY”, Choice Uncirculated condition. Early and very attractive archival production
proof used in the design of Chinese banknotes. ABNC.�� Est. $150-250
Scripophily - Foreign
China - Imperial
147
147 Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan Shanghai-Nanking
Railway 1904 £100 I/U Bond Trio China, Lot of 3 bonds, All are 1904. £100,
I/U 5% Shanghai-Nanking Railway Gold Coupon Bonds, Government Guaranteed,
Black text with red border and pink undertint. Fine to VF condition with minor margin
issues. �� Est. $100-200
148
148 Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan Shanghai-Nanking
Railway 1904 £100 I/U Bond Trio China, Lot of 3 bonds, All are 1904. £100,
I/U 5% Shanghai-Nanking Railway Gold Coupon Bonds, Government Guaranteed,
Black text with red border and pink undertint. Fine to VF condition with minor margin
issues. �� Est. $100-200
149
149 ImperialChineseGovernment 5% Hukuang RailwaysGold Loan of
1911, £100, I/U BondTrio Imperial China, 1911. £100 I/U 5% Sinking Fund Gold
Bond Loan, Black text with red border and undertint. Fine condition with torn margins
and staples on all bonds. Issued by Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Printed by Waterlow
Sons Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $180-280

150
150 ImperialChineseGovernment 5% Hukuang RailwaysGold Loan of
1911, £100, I/U BondTrio Imperial China, 1911. £100 I/U 5% Sinking Fund Gold
Bond Loan, Black text with red border and undertint. Fine condition with torn margins
and staples on all bonds. Issued by Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Printed by Waterlow
Sons Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $180-280
151
151 Imperial Chinese Government Tientsin-Pukow Railway
Supplementary Loan 1911 Bond Imperial China, 1911. £100 I/U 5% Tientsin-
Pukow Railway Supplementary Loan Sterling Coupon Bond, Black text with green
border and undertint. Fine condition with worn margins, pencil markings, and a small
hole at top left corner. Printed by Waterlow Sons Ltd.�� Est. $80-130
152
152 Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan of 1912 I/U Bond Trio Imperial
China, Lot of 3, 1912. £100, I/U 5% Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with green border
and undertint. Fine condition with signs of wear and staining on all bonds. Printed by
Roberts Leete Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $120-240
153
China, Lot of 3, 1912. £100, I/U 5% Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with green border
and undertint. Fine condition with signs of wear and staining, as well as staple holes
along the top on all bonds. Printed by Roberts Leete Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $120-240
154
China, Lot of 3, 1912. £20, I/U 5% Gold Coupon Bond, Black text on blue border and
tan underprint. Fine-VF condition, Printed by Roberts Leete Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $120-240
China - Republic
155
155 Chinese Government 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913 Bond
Republic of China, 1913. £20 I/U 5% Reorganisation Gold Coupon Bond, Black text
with brown border and yellow undertint, Allegorical mercury figure seated next to
railroad gear at top, Bond is in English, German, French, and Russian. Fine condition
with general signs of wear throughout. Banque De L’Indo-Chine A Paris was the issuing
bank. Printed by Waterlow Sons Ltd.�� Est. $90-160
156
156 Chinese Government 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913
I/U Bond Trio by Banque De L’Indo-Chine. China, 1913. £20 I/U 5%
Reorganization Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with brown border and yellow undertint,
Allegorical mercury figure seated next to gear at top, bond is in English, German,
French, and Russian. Fine to VF condition with some staining as well as signs of wear
along top margin. Banque De L’Indo-Chine A Paris was the issuing bank. Printed by
Waterlow Sons Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $180-280
157
157 Chinese Government 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913
I/U Bond Trio by Banque De L’Indo-Chine. China, 1913. £20 I/U 5%
Reorganization Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with brown border and yellow undertint,
Allegorical mercury figure seated next to gear at top, bond is in English, German,
French, and Russian. Fine to VF condition with some staining as well as signs of wear
along top margin. Banque De L’Indo-Chine A Paris was the issuing bank. Printed by
Waterlow Sons Ltd. 3 pieces.�� Est. $180-280

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158 Vickers Loan 1919, Chinese Government 8%, 10 Year, £100
Sterling Treasury Notes. Lloyds Bank Ltd. China, Republic. £100 Pounds
Treasury Note. Blue border, British tax stamp. Five coupons used, 6 is reattached with
tape, others (71) remain. Very Fine with pin holes.�� Est. $100-200
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