| 2150 | China The Central Bank of China. 1923. P-178Ac. $50. Specimen banknotes. Olive green face and grey-black back. Chinese characters on face to the left and right of SYS in blue for "Swatow", back has blue "Swatow" on left and right. Red specimen overprints, POC's and "000000" serial numbers. Choice uncirculated condition with large even margins. Rare notes only known as specimen. This note and almost all of the Central Bank of China specimen banknotes for "1923 Issue" have not had their prices changed since 1990 when I cataloged and priced them for this catalog. All are extremely rare. ABNC (Photo) | Est. 750.00-1,500.00 | |
| 2151 | China The Central Bank of China - 1948 (1946 Dated) Gold Chin Issue. 1946. P-395A Unlisted. 20 cents. Uncut proof sheet of 45 back proofs in green printed on white paper. Sampan at anchor. 44 are uncirculated and 1 is in AU condition. Rare sheet of uncut notes. Printed by TDLR. (Photo) | Est. 500.00-1,000.00 | |
| 2152 | Shanghai. China American BNC Advertising Letterhead Proof. 1933. Proof of ABNC letterhead for Shanghai office printed on light brown thin card with address corrections added. ABNC eagle logo on upper right. Chinese translation of American Bank Note Company on top line. Rare China-ABNC item. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 2153 | China Central Bank of China Printing Plate. ca.1947. P-349. 5000 CGU. Steek printing plate of back of banknote with "Void" overprint drilled into plate backwords and missing the bottom signatures, border, date and denomination counters. 3.75 by 6.5 inches. Blue ink is still in recessed portions of engraving. Bank building in center. Also includes protective of plate. Unique. SBNC (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2154 | China Yung Hung Banking Corp. Proof Vignettes (3). ca.1920. P-Unlisted. 3 different color vignette proofs, printed on india paper of the same design. Vignette has 2 planes flying over train. Colors are green, blue and black. All in choice condition. Rare vignettes from a rare banknote that is unlisted in Pick. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 2155 | China Yunnan Kor Pick Railway Bank Proof Vignettes (3). ca.1925. P-Unlisted. 3 different design vignette proofs, printed on india paper in black. All in choice condition. Rare vignettes from a rare banknote that is unlisted in Pick. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 2156 | China The Ta-Ching Government Bank Proof Vignettes (7). 1909. 7 different vignette proofs, 6 are different designs and one has a duplicate design in a different color. All from the 1909, Not Issued, ABNC notes. Vignettes are from the face or back of the notes. Extremely rare set of banknotes and just as rare vignettes. Printed on india paper. Mostly choice Unc. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 750.00-1,500.00 | |
| 2157 | China Bank of China Rare Vignettes (3). 1915, 1939. 3 different LDP vignettes, 2 printed on india paper and one printed on india paper on card. 1, 2). Emperor Huangti. 2 different colors, black and blue. From Bank of China, 1915 "Huang Ti" Issue. P-37D to 37F. Notes catalog between $400 to $600 each. Probably never issued; 3). Liu Chung Hoi. Printed in black. From Bank of China, 1939 Issue. P-81A to 81C. Probably never issued, only known as remainders, proofs and specimens. Choice Unc. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 2158 | China Bank of China 1917 "Tsao Kuan" Issue Proof Vignettes (2). 1917. P-37J to P-37N Unlisted. 2 different color vignette proofs, printed on india paper, with one mounted on manila card, of the same design. Vignette has portrait of Li Yuan-Hung, President of China. Colors are purple and black. The purple vignette has had a piece cut out of the top while the black vignette is intact. VG to choice condition. Rare vignettes from a rare banknote issue that was never released and only known in Proof and possibly specimen. Rare vignette. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 2159 | China Bank of China 1914 "Yuan Shih-Kai" Issue Proof Vignettes (3). 1914. P-33 to P-35B Unlisted. 3 different vignette proofs printed on india paper and mounted to manila file envelope. All have vignette portraits of Yuan Shih-Kai, President of China. There are 2 with the same portrait but one has a square border and the other has a round border (as used on the banknotes) and the third vignette is of a different portrait and the title "Salt Industrial Bank" which is unlisted in the SCWPM. Choice condition. Rare vignettes from a rare banknote issue that was never released and only known as a remainder. Rare vignette. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 2160 | HongKong. China Hongkong Navigation Related Vignettes. ca.1910-30's. LDP vignettes printed on india paper (one is printed on glossy white paper). Vignettes include 4 different vignette colors of 2 Hongkong "Junks" or ships in "Hongkong Harbour". One vignette (on glossy paper) is of a sail boat with its sails down. All in choice uncirculated condition. Rare Hongkong vignettes. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 2161 | China China - 5% Chinese Gold Loan of 1900 Proof Bond Coupon. 1900. $25. LDP of bond coupon. Printed on india paper. Plate # G-7639 / V-18211. Chinese pagoda on left. Small print states "Director General of the Chinese Imperial Railways". Choice uncirculated condition. Unique in archive. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 2162 | China Bank of China 1917 "Tientsin" Issue Proof Vignette. 1917. P-38 to P-40 Unlisted. Cut down LDP printed on india paper. Vignette has portrait of "Gateways" in red. Choice uncirculated condition. Rare vignettes from a rare banknote issue that was never released and only known in Proof and specimen. Rare vignette. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 2163 | Shanghai. China The Commercial Bank of China Proof Vignettes & Specimen. 1920. P-3s. $5. 4 different color proof back vignettes of standing lions, from center of back and P-3s, $5, purple specimen in choice uncirculated. Red specimen overprint, POC and "000000" serial numbers. Rare proofs. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 2164 | Hankow. China The Bank of Canton Limited Partial Proofs. 1922. P-S152A; S152B; S152C; S152D. $5; $10; $50; $100. 4 different proofs of bottom 1/2 of notes printed on india paper and mounted onto manila file cards. The impressions include the full denomination with the lower 1/2 of the vignette and entire bottom margin with text. All with minor glue stains or toning. All unique in this format. All the notes are unpriced in SCWPM and are extremely rare. You can own 1/2 of the set (Literally, the bottom 1/2) for less then 1/2 of the price. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 500.00-1,000.00 | |
| 2165 | China Building Vignettes Used on Banknotes. ca.1920's. Group of three different vignettes affixed on filing folder, depicting "The Higher Normal School Canton / The Provincial Bank / Of Kwang Tung Province" (die "V 43182"); "The T'ien-An Gate" (die "C-1564"); last shows pagoda with inscription "Republic Of China / Special C-1522", all three vignettes with "American Bank Note Company " imprints, Very Fine. ABNC (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 |
| 2166 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-Unlisted. 1 Yuan Unique 1 Yuan face and back hand drawn models of an essay banknote that was rejected by the Bank of Taiwan for their 1955 issue. Drawing is on tracing paper with notations of plate or die numbers for portions of note to be engraved. Also included are front and back photo-proof essays of the note that are bank note sized. The front of the note has a portrait of SYS and the back has a drawing of the Island of Taiwan and a building above it. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2167 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-Unlisted. 1 Yuan 1 Yuan Face. Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected for the front of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 1 Yuan banknote. Included in this lot are proofs of Chinese banknotes (2); P-319 Trial Color (TC) Unlsited, 10,000 Yuan, dark purple, partially printed front proof and P-363 TC Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, dark purple, front proof. A piece is missing from the top right margin of P-363 TC where it was cut off in the design process. A photo-proof of the banknote front is also included. Also included are the Chinese Text for the Bank of Taiwan; Chinese denomination and numeral text used on proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text in Chinese that includes the date; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 12 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2168 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-Unlisted. 1 Yuan 1 Yuan Back. Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 1 Yuan banknote. This is one of two rejected designs of backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot are proofs of Chinese banknotes (2); P-Unlisted essay back for proposed SBNC, 1941, 10 Yuan bank note and P-363 TC Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, dark purple, proof with pieces missing from the right and left borders where they were cut off in the design process. A photo-proof of the banknote back is also included. This version of the bank note has a building on top with the Bank of Taiwan title and a circular ornamental design with the numeral "1" on it and the date at the bottom. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; denomination and numeral text used on proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text that includes the date; a partially printed proof of the bottom 1/2 of a $1 Ethiopia note; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 13 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2169 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-Unlisted. 1 Yuan 1 Yuan Back (Alternate). Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 1 Yuan banknote. This is one of two rejected designs of backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot is a proof of an unlisted Chinese banknotes; P-Unlisted essay back for proposed SBNC 1941 10 Yuan bank note. A photo-proof of the banknote back is also included. This version of the bank note has a building on top with the Bank of Taiwan title and a map of Taiwan with the numeral "1" and text "one" on it and the date at the bottom. A proof of the building vignette with the map of Taiwan vignette in the proper position on the banknote is also included. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; denomination and numeral text used on proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text that includes the date; a partially printed proof of the bottom 1/2 of a $1 Ethiopia note; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 18 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2170 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 5 Yuan Unique 5 Yuan face and back hand drawn models of an essay banknote that was rejected by the Bank of Taiwan for their 1955 issue. Drawing is on tracing paper with notations of plate or die numbers for portions of note to be engraved on the back of the face. Also included is a back photo-proof essay of the note that is bank note sized. The front of the note has a portrait of SYS and the back has a drawing of the Island of Taiwan and a building above it. Condition is XF for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2171 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 5 Yuan Unique 5 Yuan Face. Unique production file with proofs and used in the design and production of this rejected design for the front of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 5 Yuan banknote. Included in this lot are the Chinese denomination and numberal text used on proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text in Chinese that includes the date; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. A photo-proof of the banknote front is also included. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 15 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2172 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 5 Yuan 5 Yuan Back. Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 5 Yuan banknote.This is one of two rejected designs of backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot are proofs of Chinese banknotes (2); P-Unlisted essay back in red for proposed SBNC, 1945, 5 Yuan bank note with pieces missing from the right and left where they were cut off in the design process and P-363 TC Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, red, proof. A photo-proof of the banknote back is also included. This version of the bank note has a building on top with the Bank of Taiwan title and a map of Taiwan with the numeral "5" on it and the date at the bottom. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; denomination and numberal text used or proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text that includes the date; the partially printed proof of the right 2/3rds of a $5 Central Bank of the Philippines essay unlisted note; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 12 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2173 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 5 Yuan 5 Yuan Back (Alternate). Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 5 Yuan banknote.This is one of two rejected designs of 5 Yuan backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot are proofs of Chinese banknotes (2); P-Unlisted essay back in red for proposed SBNC, 1945, 5 Yuan bank note with pieces missing from the right and left where they were cut off in the design process and P-363 TC Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, red, proof with archival notations listing plate and die numbers. A photo-proof of the 5 Yuan banknote back is also included. This version of the bank note has a building on top with the Bank of Taiwan title and a circular ornamental design with the numeral "5" on it and the date at the bottom. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; denomination and numberal text used or proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text that includes the date; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 16 items included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2174 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 10 Yuan Unique 10 Yuan face and back hand drawn models of an essay banknote that was rejected by the Bank of Taiwan for their 1955 issue. Drawing is on tracing paper with notations of plate or die numbers for portions of note to be engraved on the back of each. Also included is a face and back photo-proof essay of the note that is bank note sized. The front of the note has a portrait of SYS and the back has a drawing of the Island of Taiwan and a building above it. Condition is XF for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2175 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 10 Yuan Unique 10 Yuan face hand drawn model of an essay banknote that was rejected by the Bank of Taiwan for their 1955 issue. Drawing is on tracing paper with notations of plate or die numbers for portions of note to be engraved on the back. The front of the note has a portrait of SYS. Condition is XF for this extremely rare model banknote relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2176 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 10 Yuan 10 Yuan Face. Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected design for the front of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 10 Yuan banknote. Included in this lot are proofs of Chinese banknotes (2); P-363 Trial Color (TC), Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, red (issued color was blue), face proof with small pieces cut out of design and P-363 TC Unlisted, 10,000 Yuan, red, back proof. A photo-proof of the banknote front is also included. Also included are the Chinese Text for the Bank of Taiwan; Chinese denomination and numeral text used on proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text in Chinese that includes the date; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. XF condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 14 times included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,500.00-3,000.00 | |
| 2177 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 10 Yuan 10 Yuan Back. Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 10 Yuan banknote. This is one of two rejected designs of backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot is a proof back of a Chinese banknote P-Unlisted, essay back in blue for proposed SBNC, 1941, 10 Yuan bank note. A photo-proof of the 10 Yuan banknote back is included with a proof vignette of the building and map of Taiwan in the same position as they would occupy on the banknote. This version of the bank note has a building on top with the Bank of Taiwan title and a map of Taiwan with the numeral "10" on it and the date at the bottom. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; denomination and numeral text used or proposed for the notes; the bottom margin text that includes the date; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. Almost all are in XF-Unc. condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 14 times included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 2178 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 10 Yuan 10 Yuan Back (Alternative). Unique production file with proofs and models used in the design and production of this rejected back design of the Bank of Taiwan 1955, 10 Yuan banknote. This is one of two rejected designs of backs being offered in this sale. Included in this lot is a proof back of a Chinese banknote P-Unlisted, essay back in blue for proposed SBNC, 1941, 10 Yuan bank note. A photo-proof of the 10 Yuan banknote back is included with a proof vignette of the building and a decorative cycloid design element with the text and numeral "10" over it. This version of the bank note is the same as the photo-proof. Also included are the English Text title for the Bank of Taiwan; proofs of the border and design elements used on the note and 1 piece of correspondence relating to the note. Almost all are in XF-Unc. condition for this extremely rare group of design and production material relating to the design of Taiwan banknotes. First time offered. 13 times included. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,250.00-2,500.00 | |
| 2179 | China/Taiwan Bank of Taiwan. 1955. P-unlisted. 1;5; 10 Yuan Production material and photo-proofs of the proposed Bank of Taiwan 1955 issue that was rejected and never issued. Included are photo-proofs of each denomination stapled together and cut down to bank note size; a proof sheet with all 3 denominations text in Chinese; 2 small chop marks to use on the notes; a proof of the serial numbers, series and chop marks as they would appears on the complete note printed on the card; the Chinese title for the Bank of Taiwan and the back vignette proof of a building and the map of Taiwan as used on the banknotes. All in XF to choice condition. Extremely rare group. SBNC. (Photo) | Est. 500.00-1,000.00 |
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