ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTION 72 SELECTIONS
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ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTION 72 SELECTIONS
Here's a selection of items that caught my eye in the December 2021 Archives International Auction 72.-Editor
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, Ò00000Ó serial numbers and POC's. PMG graded Gem uncirculated 65 EPQ condition. A trophy for the advanced collector. ABNC.
A beautiful piece in top condition. Plus, blue's my favorite color.-Editor
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International Banking Corporation, 1905 Issue $100 Specimen Banknote Rarity.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/International-Banking-Corporation-1905-Issue-100-Specimen-Banknote-Rarity_i43534976)
Hong Kong, 1948, $5, P-54b, Issued banknote, black and green with red denomination on m/c underprint with helmeted warrior on left, back green, 2 printed signatures, S/N S/F 1772971, PMG graded Very Fine 20, W&S. (From the 2013, AIA Hong Kong #1 Sale, The Allen Berk Collection)
Great international banknote.-Editor
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Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, 1930-34 Issue Banknote.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Chartered-Bank-of-India-Australia-China-1930-34-Issue-Banknote_i43535114)
Hong Kong, 1st July, 1936. $5, P-235c, KNB11d-c, Issued banknote, Black with green border and pink undertint, Pagoda with Junks and buildings, 4 Serial Numbers on back, S/N 141607, PMG graded Very Fine 25, very attractive with the appearance that looks superior for the grade, original note with no faults, large even margins, bright colors and firm paper. W&S.
Nice vignette.-Editor
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Mercantile Bank of india, Ltd., 1936 Issued Banknote.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Mercantile-Bank-of-india-Ltd-1936-Issued-Banknote_i43535122)
Fiji... ND (1969). $1, P-59a, Issued Banknote. Blue on light green, orange, and blue underprint with Queen Elizabeth at right. S/N A/2 238045 with watermark of Fijian head. Printer: TDLR. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for pink and green, but I like the color combination. A decent modern note.-Editor
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Government of Fiji/British Administration. ND (1969) Issue Banknote.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Government-of-Fiji-British-Administration-ND-1969-Issue-Banknote_i43535212)
Scotland. 1934-42. 1 Pound, P-258a, Issued Banknote. Black, yellow, and red printing with buildings at left and right. S/N A/S 011-984 with watermark of the bank title. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45.
Lovely coloration. Nice note.-Editor
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National Bank of Scotland. 1934-42 Issue Banknote.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/National-Bank-of-Scotland-1934-42-Issue-Banknote_i43535290)
Tunisia. 1892 (ND 1942-43). 1000 Francs on 100 Francs, P-31, Issued Banknote. Violet, blue and brown with women seated at left and right. Overprint of Banque de l'Algerie and new denomination on unissued 100 Francs of the Banque de France. S/N R.48 136. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 with comment "small tear."
Interesting WWII issue.-Editor
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anque de l'Algerie, German Occupation WWII. 1892 (ND 1942-43) Issue Banknote.(https://auction.archivesinternational.com/Banque-de-l-Algerie-German-Occupation-WWII-1892-ND-1942-43-Issue-Banknote_i43535309)
