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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51Hunan Bank, 1917 Copper Coin Issue.Archives International Auctions
Changsha. 1917. 100 Copper Coins Local Currency, P-S2060. (S/M #H167-54). Brown and blue, Bank on back. PMG graded Very Fine 30. scarce note.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
53Honan Province Treasury, 1920's No Date Provisional Issue.Archives International Auctions
China, 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 re
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
65Nung Ming Exchange Bureau, 1927 Private Banknote.Archives International Auctions
China, 20 cents, P-Unlisted, S/M# Unlisted, Red on m/c, mountain scene in middle, back purple, Uncirculated, S/N 28033First time seen by cataloger.
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
78Chinese Government Gold Loans of 1912 Issued Bond GroupArchives International Auctions
Imperial China. £20 Issued and Uncanceled 5% Coupon Bond, Black print on blue border and tan under print, British & International Investmen...
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
79Chinese Government Gold Loans of 1912 Issued Bond Trio.Archives International Auctions
Imperial China. £20 Issued and Uncanceled 5% Coupon Bond, Black print on blue border and tan under print, British & International Investmen...
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
80City Government of Greater Shanghai. Loan of 1934.Archives International Auctions
China. 100 Dollar Coupon Bond. Issued. 13 coupons remain. Large vertical format, coupon page at side. Very Fine.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to P********8 for 240.00
89Central Bank of Ceylon, 1952 Issue Banknote Quartet.Archives International Auctions
Ceylon. Lot of 4 notes, Includes 1 Rupee, P-49a, Choice XF-AU; P-49b, Uncirculated; 2 Rupees, Choice XF-AU; and 5 Rupees, P-51, Uncirculated to CU con
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m********6 for 675.00
90Banco Dugand, 1919-22 Proof Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Colombia. Banco Dugand 1919-22 Progress Proof of Text and vignette no border, undertint or Denomination, This was the base note for the series and was
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 325.00 - 450.00
91Banque Nationale Du Congo, 1967 Specimen Banknote.Archives International Auctions
Congo. 24-11-1967, 20 Makuta, P-10as Unlisted Specimen Date, black on green, blue and m/c, Red Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on face and back. S/N A00
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
93Central Bank of Cyprus, 1997 & 2004 Banknote Pair.Archives International Auctions
Cyprus, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1997, £10, P-62a, appears Gem Uncirculated but there is a little edge disturbance at the top margin due to the...
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
96National and Central Bank of Egypt; Currency Note Issues.Archives International Auctions
Egypt.. National Bank of Egypt; Central Bank of Egypt. Currency Notes (200+). Finally a check with endorsements and revenue stamp. Generally Very Good
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
98Banco Central de Reserva de el Salvador. 1942 Issue.Archives International Auctions
El Salvador. 100 Colones. P-86a for type, unlisted in this form. Independence Monument at center. Uniface face proof on india paper mounted to card st
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****r for 220.00
100Bank of Estonia, 1929 Issue High Grade Note.Archives International Auctions
Estonia, 1929, 50 Krooni, P-65a, Issued, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Attractive note rarely seen in this high
Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00