Sale #46 - December 14th, 2017 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins & Security

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 46th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 500 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, and Scripophily in our last auction of 2017.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered at auction previously. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S., Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.

The highlights include a Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of
Paper Currency Known and available to collectors; a unique Jeffries Bank Note Company sample book, ca.1930-1960’s with hundreds of proof vignettes, design elements, traveler’s checks and assorted security printed material; a pair of Virginia Central Railroad slave documents from the 1860’s right before the end of the Civil War; another group of California and State Fractional Gold, some in very high grade; and a desirable Fractional Currency Shield in exceptional condition with minimal water staining and a majority of the notes in excellent condition as well as an uncut sheet of First Issue 50 cents fractional notes.

Chinese and Worldwide Scripophily is highlighted with the first offering from the Baltimore Collection of hundreds of rare B&O Railroad stocks, bonds and related documents acquired over 30 years ago before the sale of the B&O Archives including many rare issues from Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky; State and City bonds include a desirable selection of Louisiana and Ohio bonds as well as railroads and mining. An exceptional collection of 6 different varieties of Apple, Inc. Specimen and issued stock certificates are offered; and hundreds of other stocks, bonds, and related items to be auctioned.

The U.S. banknote section features a First National Bank of Stafford Springs, Connecticut 1902, $10 PB, Fr#626, Ch#3914 that is PMG graded Very Fine 30 and is sure to attract attention. Numerous additional lots consisting of U.S. Colonial, Confederate, Obsolete, Small, and Large type, fractional and depression scrip are also offered.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales, so please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in our previous sales and has helped make this auction series a resounding success. We are looking forward to another exciting auction and hope you enjoy our current offerings. We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Best of luck, Bob Schwartz
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The auction will take place on December 14th, 2017 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM.
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Bank of British North America, ND (ca.1850-60's) "San Francisco Branch" Proof Bill of Exchange Sheet21 - Bank of British North America, ND (ca.1850-60's) "San Francisco Branch" Proof Bill of Exchange Sheet
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San Francisco, California. 1845. Uncut sheet of 3 Bills of exchanges, Canadian arms at center, Printed on soft paper, missing the top right corner and
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Imperial Bank of Canada, 191x (ca.1910-1919) Proof Check by Waterlow & Sons.22 - Imperial Bank of Canada, 191x (ca.1910-1919) Proof Check by Waterlow & Sons.
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Toronto, Canada. Proof Check printed in black on off white paper, bank arms at left counterfoil, VF with toning. W&S.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Molson's Bank, 1922 Face and Back Proofs.23 - Molson's Bank, 1922 Face and Back Proofs.
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Montreal, Canada. $5 July 3, 1922 Ch. # 490-40-02S, Both the face and back have the word "Specimen" written on them in red ink. PMG graded...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 475.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Dominion of Canada, 1923, Pair of Issued Notes24 - Dominion of Canada, 1923, Pair of Issued Notes
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Canada, pair of issued notes, 1 Dollar, 1923, DC-25d (Group 1, Green Seal) and DC-25e (Group 1, Bronze Seal). The former graded PMG Choice Very Fine 3
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Bank of Canada, 1937 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.25 - Bank of Canada, 1937 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
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Ottawa, Canada, Lot of 2 sequential examples of $1, P-58d, BC-21c, Issued, Black on green underprint, back green, S/N W/A 3403231 and 3403232, Both ar
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Bank of Canada, 1937 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.26 - Bank of Canada, 1937 Issue High Grade Sequential Banknote Pair.
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Ottawa, Canada, Lot of 2 sequential examples of $1, P-58d, BC-21c, Issued, Black on green underprint, back green, S/N Y/M 8009061 and 8009062, One is
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1935 Issue with Matching Specimen Pair undertint.27 - Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1935 Issue with Matching Specimen Pair undertint.
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Canada, Lot of 2 items, Includes $5, P-S970a, Issued banknote, black on green and m/c, Fine condition; also included is an uncut pair of the face unde
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h****e for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Dominion of Canada, 1940s,  War Savings Bonds & Propaganda Note.28 - Dominion of Canada, 1940s, War Savings Bonds & Propaganda Note.
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Canada, Lot of 4 items, includes certificate for $5 dated 1941; and two additional certificates for $5 and $10 dated 1943. All 3 are different types a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of Paper Currency Known.29 - Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of Paper Currency Known.
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China. 1368-99. 1 Kuan, P-AA10, Issued banknote. 10 Strings of Cash Coins at top center on front and back center at bottom. 2 large red seals on face
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Start Price : 6,750.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
 
 
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Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Specimen Color Trial Banknote.30 - Central Bank of China, 1945 Issue Specimen Color Trial Banknote.
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China, 1945, 1000 Yuan, P-289sp S/M#300-265, Specimen banknote, Dated 9-16-45 on top right, S/N 1-A 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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