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ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL SALE #59 SELECTIONSHere are some items that caught my eye in the upcoming Archives International sale. -Editor From the email announcement by Bob Schwartz:
"The Team at Archives International is committed to taking every safety precaution as well: We have reduced the number of team members in the office at any one time and are working remotely wherever possible. As always, we are available to you via phone or email literally anytime. "Your participation in the auction is appreciated and can be conducted safely in the comfort of your own home. We hope it will offer an enjoyable distraction from your current confined routine as well as allow you to pursue your collecting passions."  
Lots 31 and 33 Lot 31: 1948 China 10 Gold Yuan
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Lot 33: 1944 Manchukuo Government Military Saving Bond
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Lot 108: Germany Scholven POW Camp Notes
 Germany. Scholven POW Camp. Lot includes 1 Mark, 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark, & 50 Mark, all with validation stamps. Fine to XF. (5) The sale includes a number of group lots of Prisoner of War camp notes. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 116: 1918 Germany Steinburg District Notes
 Germany. Steinburg District. Lot includes 1 Mark, 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark, 20 Mark, & 50 Mark. VF to XF. (6) To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 133: 1994 Italy 100,000 Lire Replacement Note
 Italy, 100,000 Lire, P-117b*, Issued Replacement Star note, Caravaggio at right, S/N XD 076442A, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Only one other Replacement note has been offered at auction over the last 7 years, this example in far higher grade. Nice modern rarity. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 243: 1902 Citizens National Bank of Peru $5
 Peru, IN. $5 PB, Ch# 1879, Napier | McClung signatures, S/N 7482-E598878D, VF condition. 23 large size notes known on this bank with 10 $5 PB's in the census. I never got into collecting National Bank Notes, but individual notes can be quite rare and challenging to locate. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 251: 1933 Pittsburgh Clearing House Certificate
 Pittsburgh, PA. ND (1933), $20 Proof Depression Scrip Note, Green, Ornate border, no underprint, POC's, Purple CANCELLED overprinted on top probably referring to the printing plate for the note being cancelled. AU to Uncirculated. Republic BNC. I grew up in Pittsburgh and collected Pittsburgh obsolete currency for many years, including the 1907 Clearing House certificates. I don't think I had one of these Depression-era notes. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 667: 1891 Mt. Penn Gravity Railroad Co. Bond
 Reading, PA. $100. I/U 1st Mortgage 6% Loan of 1891 for $60,000 Coupon Bond, Black with red "$100" underprint, locomotive L-R. S/N 115, VF condition, also included are 3 Extension Contracts dated 1902; 1912 and 1922. The Station was located in Mineral Springs Park, within easy access by street cars from all parts of the city and railroad stations. A mountain climb behind a powerful engine, two and a half miles to the summit of Mt. Penn, 1200 feet above the sea-the Black Spot. A lofty solid Stone Tower on the mountain top, from which appears a magnificent view of the city of Reading, the broad and fertile Schuylkill and Lebanon Valleys, the distant ranges and peaks of the Blue Mountains, to the horizion-30 miles in every direction. Large pavilions for shelter and rest and a well-conducted restaurant. From the summit a rapid flight BY GRAVITY, 5 miles, over a road of light grades, through groves, vineyards, and mountain farms to the starting-point. Along the road, attractive summer resorts and picnic grounds. First time seen by cataloger. Rare and attractive. There are quite a number of interesting stock and bond certificates in the sale, including many tech favorites such as Microsoft, Yahoo and eBay. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see:
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