ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTION 75

ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS OFFERS HISTORIC CHINESE & WORLD BANKNOTE & SCRIPOPHILY AUCTION OVER 2 DAYS ON MARCH 30 & 31, 2022.

The auction will be held by Archives International Auctions at their offices in River Edge, N.J.

The March 30th and 31st, 2022 auction by Archives International Auctions will consist of over 1,320 lots of rare and desirable U.S., Chinese & World Banknotes, Scripophily, U.S. Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Financial Ephemera, and Security Printing Ephemera over 2 days. The first day will include 673 lots offered in a Live Gallery, Live Internet and Absentee auction with a second day, on March 31st offering 654 lots in a timed auction. The Day 1 Auction is highlighted by 95 lots of rare and desirable Chinese banknotes, a majority of the notes are from old-time collections and estates that are being offered for the first time.

We are privileged to offer another exciting and desirable group of rare banknotes, ephemera and scripophily, including many examples we have never had the pleasure to offer previously, as well as many of the highest graded notes for those varieties, stated Dr. Robert Schwartz, President of Archives International Auctions. Included in the upcoming auction are rare and desirable numismatic items that will enhance the collections of every level of collector and dealer.

 
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The March 30th Live Gallery Session begins with 363 lots of Chinese & World banknotes, including many varieties that have not been offered previously at auction as well as a significant number of highest graded and finest known examples for those issues. A few of the many highlights include an 1870, Dominican Republic, Banco Nacional de Santo Domingo, 1870, 50 Centavos Proof banknote rarity by ABNC; a ND (1942) Government of Fiji, 1 Pound Issued banknote overprinted on a New Zealand P-155 Issued banknote, and it is also one of the highest graded for this desirable issue; a Great Britain, Bank of England, ND (1934-39) 1 Pound issued note, the highest graded example known, with the overprint Withdrawn from Circulation September 18th, 1941 is offered;

 
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Israel is represented by 4 high grade lots of notes including the only 1998, Bank of Israel, 50 New Sheqalim note in perfect Superb Gem Uncirculated 70 EPQ* condition out of 63 notes previously graded in the PMG census; an amazing 1960, Government of Jamaica, 5 Pounds Issued Banknote rarity; Singapore is represented by a spectacular 1977, Board of Commissioners of Currency, $50 banknote which is the highest graded example offered at auction; additionally, hundreds of other outstanding world notes are being offered in the auction. In addition, there are 20 lots of Chinese scripophily and Fiscal documents being offered.

The U.S. banknote section of the auction includes 10 lots of U.S. Colonial and Revolutionary period fiscal documents from a new find highlighted by a 1773 Colonial Bill of Exchange from the Principio Company located in the Colony of Maryland, for the account of the Kingsbury Furnace. Augustine Washington, father of George Washington was one of the partners in the company. An amazing early Colonial 1729 Land Deed from Albany, New York Province that is signed by Philip Livingston.

 
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Also included are 80 lots of rare and desirable banknotes, historic ephemera, security printing ephemera, and Revenue Imprinted Checks and Drafts by the American Bank Note Company in addition to many interesting items seldom seen at auction. Some of the many highlights include a signed U.S. Distillery Warehouse I.R. Stamp signed by William H. Taft in 1878 when he was a tax collector; an uncut sheet of 45 De La Rue Giori S.A. Specimen Advertising Notes; a St. Louis Bank Note Company I/C Bond used in the transition when acquired by Western BNC; 14 lots of U.S. I.R. Revenue Imprinted checks and drafts including a number of rare revenue imprinted proofs from the ABN Archives.

 
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Also included is a 1870, U.S. Navy Bill of Exchange that was issued Callao, Peru and printed by ABNC as well as many other interesting fiscal documents. This section ends with 17 lots of Philatelic Souvenir cards with Intaglio printed proof stamps from South American Countries celebrating the 1992 Columbian Stamp Exhibition printed and issued by ABNC.

The First Day of the auction ends with 218 lots of U.S. and World Scripophily with many desirable and rare items offered. The 654 lots offered during the Day 2, Timed sale, includes 148 lots of World Banknotes including many group lots; over 60 lots of U.S. Banknotes, Historic Ephemera, Security Printing Ephemera, and U.S. revenue imprinted checks and drafts; and ending with a large and attractive section of over 440 lots of U.S. and World Scripophily covering every topic from banking, mining, railroads, World and many other topics.

Previews will be limited and by appointment only and we will be observing strict safety precautions including the wearing of masks and observing social distancing to protect our team as well as our guests. We will do our best to accommodate anyone who desires additional information and photographs. For questions, please call 201-944-4800 or email info@archivesinternational.com.

The online catalog for the 2-day auction is on Archives International Auctions' website and can be viewed via the Archives International live bidding platform for Live and Absentee online bidding for Day 1, March 30th and the Timed Auction on Day 2, March 31st . The auction is also available for viewing on a live linked Day 1 Virtual Catalog and Day 2 Virtual Catalog or also as a downloadable Day 1 PDF or Day 2 PDF on their website. To pre-register for Live Internet Bidding, log on to the Archives International Auctions website, at www.ArchivesInternational.com.

Archives International is now working on their Spring and Summer 2022 auctions and are seeking quality consignments for future auctions or outright purchase including U.S. and worldwide banknotes, coins, stocks, bonds, stamps, postal history, historic ephemera, and autographs. To sell or consign one piece or an entire collection, please call AIA at (201) 944-4800; or email them at info@archivesinternational.com

You may also write to Archives International Auctions, at 1060 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661, U.S.A. To learn more about Archives International Auctions and the 2-day auction planned for March 30 & 31, 2022 auction, log on to www.ArchivesInternational.com.

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