Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
George III preserved From Assassination 1800 38mm diameter in bronze, by P. Kempson, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE. Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION below: MAY 15 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow with a shield GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.54 grammes, BHM 486, GVF/NEF. The assassin was James Hadfield a member of a millennialist group who believed that if he himself was killed by the British Government the second coming of Christ would follow. Hadfield was acquitted of treason for reasons of insanity leading to major additions to in British statutory law namely Criminal Lunatics Act 1800 and Treason Act 1800 which resulted in Hadfield being detained till he died in 1841 in Bedlam.
Gibraltar Government 1965 issues (2) 1 Pound series G229658, rock of Gibraltar at bottom centre, Pick18a EF and 10 Shillings D573509 Fine inked annotation reverse
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
India Government 10 RupeesPick 16b ND 1935 issue red serial number P/24 446460 and signature J.W. Kelly. The note in dark blue on olive and light orange underprint featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V facing left and palm tree coastal scene in the underprint. The reverse with 2 Mahout riders and elephants. Extremely Fine usual pinholes and graded PMG 40 Spindle Holes, Staple Holes
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, Good Fine central fold, stamped and with pencil annotations at the top
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, Good Fine with a pencil annotation and with several pinholes at the top,
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, NVF with an ink mark at the top, the blue tape at the top loose on the right
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the edge lightly creased at the left, NVF with an ink mark at the top, and pinholes and staple holes at top left
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the last one loose, the edge lightly creased at the left, Good Fine with pinhole and staple hole
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the last one re-attached, Good Fine the coupon sheet with pinholes at the left
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the last one re-attached, Good Fine with central fold and some folds on the corners
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the last one re-attached, Good Fine with some pinholes and a small pencil annotation at the top
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £100, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and blue with 43 coupons, the last one re-attached, NVF with a small pencil annotation at the top and some pinholes
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 Reorganisation 5% Gold Loan, Bond for £20, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, London issue, black and brown with 43 coupons, NVF, slightly creased on the left side, with a pencil annotation at the top, and some pinholes at the top of both sheets
India, Government of India 10 Rupees 6 June 1891 signed A.F. Cox - Circle Bombay unlisted by Pick RR & KJ 2A.2.1 D.5 PMCS 25 Very Fine " Restored" extremely rare
Saudi Arabia Four Pounds Gold undated (1945-1946) Obverse American eagle with wings spread U.S. MINT PHILADELPHIA U.S.A, Reverse: Three lined inscription : GROSS WEIGHT - 493.1 GRAINS / NET WEIGHT - 452.008333 GR. / FINENESS 916 2/3, GVF with some surface marks and an edge nick. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint for a concession payment for oil to the Saudi government. Of the 91,000 minted, most examples were melted
Italy20 Lire Gold 1923R First Anniversary of the Fascist Government KM#64 GVF/VF, a rare one-year type. Our archive database stretching back 20 years confirms that this is the first example we have offered
India Government 10 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 red serial number R/55 844465, portrait KingGeorge V at right, signed Kelly, (Pick16b), normal holes at left 2 pinholes bottom right, otherwise near EF and pleasing
India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series P/57 690823, KingGeorge V portrait to right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick15a), usual 2 holes to the left, original about VF
Ceylon, Government of Ceylon (3) 2 Rupees 2nd October 1939 Columbo VF with rust marks series M/10 81089, 1 Rupee 1st July 1929 series J/54 99923 pleasant Fine, 1 Rupee 20th December 1941 George VI at left A/16 712468 near VF
India Government 5 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series Q/41 695034, KingGeorge V portrait to right, signed JW Kelly, (Pick15b), PMG 35 EPQ Choice Very Fine Staple Holes at Issue from The Dauer Collection
Bahamas Government 10 Dollars issued 1965 first prefix series A452908, Pick22a, portrait QEII at left, 2 signatures variety, good Fine. A seldom offered note this being the only one we have seen originally purchased by the current vendor in September 2017 LCA 158 Lot147 (realised £160)
Canada Provincial (20) New Brunswick (2) Penny 1843, One Cent 1861, Newfoundland One Cent 1865, Nova ScotiaHalifax /Britannia Halfpenny token 1814, Halfpenny 1840, Lower Canada (7) One Penny Bank Token 1837, Halfpenny Bank Token 1837, Halfpenny Tokens (2) T.S. Brown Montreal, (2), Quebec One Penny Bank Token 1852, Quebec Half Penny Bank Token 1852, Halfpenny 1813 Wellington/ Commerce, Prince Edward Island (6) One Cent Tokens (5) 1855 Fisheries and Agriculture, 1855 Self Government and Free Trade, 1857 Self Government and Free Trade, undated Success To The Fisheries/Speed The Plough, undated Ships, Colonies and Commerce, One Cent 1871, Upper Canada Halfpenny Tokens (2) undated Speed the Plough/No Labour No Bread, Ontario Lesslie & Sons Kingston & Dundas, in mixed grades VG to Good Fine
India (4) Revenue Stamps etc (3) HUNDI FOUR ANNAS purple stamp of Queen Victoria Veiled Head printed at left with hand written annotations front and back, 1 ANNA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA postage stamp purple Queen Victoria Young Head hand written annotations CONTENTS RECEIVED I.E. MOOLJEE JAITHA & CO stamped in purple reverse, HUNDI BIKANER STATE printed in red hand written annotations front and back one these generally VF this last with one punch hole along with a provincial issue note or postal history related item orange circular design at centre with Hindu and Arabic writing uniface hand written annotations reverse one punch hole Fine
Cyprus 45 Piastres 1928 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Proof KM#19 nFDC with attractive grey tone, only 517 pieces minted, in the original box of issue and listing of the sale, the box in the style of the 1935 Specimen crown box, but lacking the markings on the lid. Accompanying paperwork reads thus: 'GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS THE CYPRUS CROWN PIECE. It is notified for general information that specimens of the Jubilee 45-piastre piece, specially struck and finished by hand as medals and encased in a cardboard box, will be available for sale to the public at all Post Offices on and after Monday 26th March 1928, at a charge of 7/4½ cp. each'. Stated by the vendor to be one of only two remaining examples of the Proof coin with the box and accompanying paperwork, the box with some wear and staining, a true piece of Cypriot history
China, ImperialChineseGovernment Tientsin-Pukow RailwayLoan, for £100, London 1908, large format, black & orange, (11) 9 bonds have all coupons, the remaining two have all but three coupons, Fine to Near VF, some with tears where staples and pins have been removed, one with additional documentation showing : Designation of bonds, Amount, Name of customer, Folio and Dividends Due, stamped HEATHFIELD 31339, and receipt of when drawn for payment, some others showing the receipt and details of when drawn
China, ImperialChineseGovernment Hukuang Railways 1911 Gold Loan, bond for £100, issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, red and black with vignette of speeding train, (5) all with some coupons About Fine to Good Fine, some with tears, comes with additional documentation showing : Designation of bonds, Amount, Name of customer, Folio and Dividends Due, stamped HEATHFIELD 31339, two showing details of when drawn for payment
Korea (197) 5 Mun to One Mun, a wide selection of types, 18th and 19th Century, includes Military Training Command, Court Guard, Ho Jo Treasury, Central Government Mint and Provincial Office types, many with attributions, in mixed grades Fair to NVF
China, Chinese Government, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £11-10-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, blue (111) VF to GVF includes many consecutive issues, China, Chinese Government, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, red (30) VF to GVF includes many consecutive issues, along with Banking Ephemera items, most are Chinese bond and shares related, (15) Midland Bank Tonbridge branch (10), Walham Green branch (1), Heathfield Branch (1) comes with envelope with two red seals, with 2 1/2d blue stamps (2) and a 1d red stamp, in mixed condition
China (5), ImperialChineseGovernment 1911 Tientsin-Pukow Railway supplementary Loan, bond for £100 issued by Chinese Central Railways Ltd., London 1911, ornate design, large format, black & green (4) each with four coupons, Fine with some creases, one with some red ink staining, all with attached drawing receipts, China, Kaiserlich Chinesische Tientsin-Pukow Staatseisenbahn Erganzungs-Anleihe von 1910 Bond for £100 red and green with ornate border, with 5 coupons, Deutsche-Asiatische bank issue About Fine with some tears to the edges
Russia - Siberia and Urals - Government Bank (2) Irkutsk Committee Savings Loan Notes Issue 200 Roubles orange and black, without coupons, Printer: American Banknote Company, Pick S890, Fine with an area of tape residue at the top of the reverse, Siberian Revolution Committee Provisional Government Savings Loan Notes Issue 200 Roubles brown and black, with blue overprintPick S899 (overprint on Pick S882), Printer: American Banknote company Fine with some ink stains on the reverse, along with Netherlands World War II Ration Cards (2) Food Coupons 1 October - 25 November 1944 a complete sheet, with coupons for household goods, Meat, Bread, Milk, Butter, Rusks and Potatoes, Food Coupons 6 August - 2 September 1944 a (smaller) complete sheet with coupons for household goods, Meat, Bread, Milk Butter, Rusks and Potatoes both GVF
Iraq Quarter (1/4) Dinar 1931 (undated, 1941) Lionel Swan and Ibrahim Kamal signatures, serial number E/1 689322, Pick 13, Printed by Nasik Security Printing Press, India, in a PMG holder and graded PMG 53 About Uncirculated, a very rare note and among the finest known, our research has not uncovered any finer examples offered for auction. Note: Initially the Iraqi Government had ordered notes from Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. but as a result of World War II, these notes were printed by Nasik Security Printing Press instead. After the war the printing was resumed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co.
Latvia Valsts Kases 5 LatiPick 34 1940 Government Exchange Note, variety with signature title left "Finansu Ministrs" and signature pair Karlsons & Bastjanis FIRST series A 053283. Watermarked with an interesting 'Zig-Zag'-ish pattern across the whole body of the note. Presentable and VF and Scarce early FIRST series issue
India Government 10 Rupees issued 1928 - 1935 series M/79 208914, portrait KingGeorge V at right, signed J.B. Taylor, (Pick16a), pinholes, pressed very fine
Thailand Government World War II Japanese intervention 5 BahtPick 46a ND 1945 variety with constitution vessel in panel at right on reverse serial number K/90 987755 signature Leng Srisomwongse, VF or slightly better The obverse in green featuring King Rama VIII Ananda Mahidol full face portrait at right and Marble temple at left. The reverse in purple displaying Walled temple and pagoda complex on river bank (Royal Palace). Printed by Mitsui Trading Company and watermarked Constitution on tray on pedestal.
Delhi Durbar 1903 in silver, unnamed as issued, About EF with some edge nicks. The rare gold issues were awarded to the rulers of the Indian Princely States, while the silver medals were issued to lesser dignitaries, government officials, and officers and other ranks of the armed services involved with the Durbar of the King Emperor on January 1st 1901
CanadaGeneral Service Medal with Fenian Raid 1866 clasp, awarded to Pte. C. McDoff, Varennes I Co. (appears renamed) NEF with some contact marks and small scratches. This medal was only awarded 30 years after the event, and was issued by the Canadian Government to British and Canadian local forces who took partin operations to put down the Fenian raids of 1866 and 1870, and the Red River rebellion of the latter year.
Macau - Portuguese Administration - Chan Tung Cheng Bank Ten Dollars 1934 issue, Obverse: Black on pink underprint, Reverse: Red: Government building in the centre, watermark The Hong Kong Printing Press, Pick S92rPMG 62 Uncirculated Stained on the original perforated sheet, the outer sheet with the usual staple holes in the corners, an unusual issue and scarce thus (catalogues at $1350 in the Specialised Pick catalogue)
Birmingham Mint 25mm diameter in bronze, undated, (c.1889) Obverse THE MINT , BIRMINGHAM LIMITED City Arms, Reverse COINERS TO THE ENGLISH & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS with FORMERLY RALPH HEATON & SONS in four lines in the centre, 5.69 grammes, GEF with some lustre
China, ChineseGovernment 1913 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan, bond for £100, 2525 Francs, 947 Roubles or 979.60 Yen, issued by the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, black and blue, with coupons, about VF
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasp, awarded to F. Eaglestone, C.G.R. (Cape Government Railway), a scarce Civilian issue, lustrous EF
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
Cyprus - Government of Cyprus 3 Piastres Regular issue 1943 dated 18th June 1943, Pick 28a, serial number A/1 219033, small size note, UNC or very near so, rare thus
Hong Kong $10 (12) dated 2002, a consecutive numbered run, scarcer replacement series ZY, Pick400r UNC. Along with regular issue series CL303342 and Replacement series ZZ487851 both about UNC - UNC. Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the notes in purple, blue and multicolour featuring geometric patterns
India, Government of India One Rupee 1950 first issue after independence black serial number (3) consecutives K/79 099512-514 signed Ambegaonkar Unc with central staple holes
China (3) Chinese Government Vickers Loan 1919 £100 Green NVF, ImperialChinese Government 1908 Gold Loan, bond for £20, Banque de l’Indo-Chine issue, with vignette of walled city, black & green, right and bottom margins uneven where coupons have been cut for payment, no coupons remain, Fine, Banque Industrelle de Chine 1919/1920 bond for 500 Francs yellow/orange and black GVF with coupons
Australia and South Africa (3) Australia, TasmaniaGovernment debenture for £100 sterling, 1867, issued bond, blue/black with GB Royal seal, a rare early Australian document, some light creases, Good Fine, South Africa (2), English and FrenchGold Mines Syndicate Limited, 1895, bearer warrant for 5 Shares of £1 sterling, blue/green and pink, slight discolouration on the top edge otherwise NVF. Transvalia Land Exploration and MiningCompany Limited, Pretoria, 1889, bearer bond for one share, text in three languages, English, French and Afrikaans, Good Fine with minor pencil annotation at the top left
Cyprus Government 1 PoundPick 35a first date of issue for this type 1st June 1955 serial number A/3 049473 signature Denis John Mahony. The reverse with numerical denomination in panel at left and Colonial Coat of Arms with 2 Lions in panel at right. Watermarked with an Eagle's head. In a PMG holder graded Choice VF 35 and an Exceptionally Scarce and very sought after note
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £11-10-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, ten have two of the blue Two Pence stamps on the right, blue (105) NVF to GVF includes some consecutive issues
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £11-10-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, five have two of the blue Two Pence stamps on the right, blue (102) NVF to GVF includes some consecutive issues
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, red (100) VF to GVF includes many consecutive issues
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, red (100) VF to GVF, a few with staple holes and pencil annotations, includes many consecutive issues
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, red (100) VF to GVF, includes many consecutive issues
Bonds and Shares a small collection (8) comprising China (3) ChineseGovernment 5% Hukuang Railways Sinking Fund Gold Loan bond 1911 for £20,Deutsche-Asiatische issue, large format with steam train at top, printed by Waterlow's with 35 coupons, About VF, China, Lung-Tsing-U-Hai Railway 5% Gold Loan 1913, bond for £20, ornate border, blue & green, with all coupons, GVF, China, 6% Shanghai Hangchow Ningpo Completion Loan 1936, bond for £50, vignette of Sun Yat Sen, green, with 47 coupons, VF with light central fold, Ethiopia Chemins de Fer Ethiopians, 500 franc share, 1899, with large vignette of king on horseback waiting for a passing train VF with a full set of 48 coupons, German States - Saxony 6% Sterling Loan of 1927, bond for £20 (2000 issued), orange, VF with 15 coupons, USA (3) Colorado - The Acacia Gold MiningCompany 1899, certificate for 500 Shares, cancelled, NVF, Philadelphia - Loan of the City of Philadelphia 1866 6% Loan 1866 Fine with cancellation holes, The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company 1887 certificate for 100 shares, cancelled, Good Fine
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, red (100) VF to GVF, a few with pinholes, includes many consecutive issues
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £12-0-0, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1938, and September 6th 1938, red (97) NVF to VF, many with pinholes, includes many consecutive issues
China - ChineseGovernment 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan 1913, bonds for 505 Francs or £20, vignettes of Mercury and Chinese Scenes, black and brown, all with coupons (5 bonds) Fine to Good Fine, Canada, Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Company 1911 (6) - Certificates for 10 Shares (2), green VF, Certificate for 5 Shares, orange (1), Certificates for 1 Share, orange (3) Good Fine to NVF, USA Monterey Railway 1909 (2) Certificates for 10 Shares, olive, Fine, and 5 Shares, green, Fine, Argentine Railway Company Share Certificates 1912 (4) comprising certificates for 10 Shares (3) and 1 Share (1) Fine to Good Fine
China, Chinese Government 1905 Honan railway 5% Gold Loan, bond for £100, large format, with coupons, these detached, About Fine with some tears to the right edge, along with China, Chinese Government Honan Railway 1905 5% Gold Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip Certificates for £9-0-0 black on blue (39) Good Fine to VF
China, ChineseGovernment, Tientsin-Pukow Railway 1908 and 1910 (London Issues) 5% Loan 1938 Fractional Scrip certificates for one-third of a funding bond, £6-0-0 Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the reverses with details of the announcements in 'The Times' by the Chinese ambassador on February 25th 1936, March 30th 1936, and September 6th 1938, green (10) NVF to VF two with ink marks, includes some consecutive issues
USA Gorham Manufacturing Co. 1896, 'Bryan Dollar' 52mm diameter, 53.3 grammes of silver, Plain edge. Uniface, A GOVERNMENT DOLLAR CONTAINS// 412 1/2 GRAINS// COIN SILVER 900/1000 FINE// --- //THIS PIECE CONTAINS// 823 GRAINS COIN SILVER// IN VALUE THE EQUIVALENT OF// ONE GOLD DOLLAR// SEPT. 16th. 1896.// GORHAM MFG. CO, SILVERMITHS. in 9 Lines, About EF. These pieces were struck for the Presidential campaign of 1896, for William Jennings Bryan, and represent the difference in size between a Silver Dollar and the silver bullion equivalent of a Gold Dollar. The market price of silver on Sept. 16th was used for comparison. Bryan fought for monetary reforms as part of his Presidential campaign. He was narrowly defeated in the election by William McKinlay. An interesting piece of USA Political history. Uniface examples are recorded as are hand-inscribed reverse types. Gorham Silver was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham and Henry L. Webster, and was well-known for high quality spoons, thimbles, jewellery and other small items. They were the first in America to use a steam-powered drop press. Such was their prowess in manufacturing that even Tiffany & Co. outsourced all it's silverware production to them.
Macau - Portuguese Administration - Chan Tung Cheng Bank Ten Dollars 1934 issue, Obverse: Black on pink underprint, Reverse: Red: Government building in the centre, watermark The Hong Kong Printing Press, Pick S92 A/UNC with some light staining, on the original perforated sheet, the outer sheet with the usual staple holes in the corners, an unusual issue and scarce thus (catalogues at $1350 in the Specialised Pick catalogue)
Israel a large collection of Medals (250) in plush albums and presentation packs, many impressive large sizes, many in the 50mm to 80mm size range, almost all are bronze issues, includes one example in .935 silver and weighing 116 grammes, some with coloured details on the reverse, the vast majority UNC, along with medallic covers (2) The Test CricketCentenary 1877-1977 comprising Silver Crown-sized Medal Lustrous UNC and set of 5x 18p stamps, in the green folder of issue with certificate, The Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission 1975 comprising Silver Crown-sized Medal Proof FDC, with pair of US and Russia stamps, on the cover of issue, along with Book: Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.1982 Edition, this in very good second-hand condition(large lot over 44 Kilos)
Cayman Islands Currency Board Specimen Set 1974 Pick CS1 comprising 7 notes as follows: $100 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Seacoast view of George Town, $50 A/1 000000 signature Jefferson, Reverse: Government House, $40 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Pirate's Week Festival, $25 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Compass and map of the Islands, $10 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: A beach scene, $5 A/1 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Sailboat, and $1 A/3 000000 signature Johnson, Reverse: Fish and coral. (Specimen issues of Pick 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5). All dated 1974, the obverse with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing, turned to the left, and with watermark Tortoise. The $100, $40 and $10 have SPECIMEN in black, the $50, $25, $5 and $1 have SPECIMEN in red, All crisp UNC and contained in the Cayman Islands Currency Board plastic sleeve with gold lettering as issued, a very rare set with only 300 issued, very seldom offered as a complete set, our research has shown that far fewer Specimen sets of 1974 show up than the later sets of 1991 and 1996 which have the same mintage
China (2), ImperialChineseGovernment Tientsin-Pukow RailwayLoan, Bond for £100, London 1908, large format, black & orange, GVF with coupons, China, Lung-Tsing-U-Hai Railway £20 Bond 1913 blue and black with coupons, NVF, USAKentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company 1872 $1000 7% Gold Bond certificate VF with coupons, with tape on edges from previous mounting
China (12), Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways Sinking Fund Gold Loan bond 1911 for £100, American Banks issues (9), red/black, large format with steam train at top, printed by Waterlow's with coupons. All around Fine with some staples and pencil annotations, Chinese Government 5% Hukuamg Railways Sinking Gold Loan bond 1911 for £20, French Indo-China issues (3) green/black, large format with steam train at the top, Fine with coupons and pencil annotations, all with central folds
Sarawak $1 dated 1st January 1935 (2) series A/3 695200 and A/4 811363 , Pick 20, VG - Fine, Hong Kong Government of Hong Kong (2) Dollar ND(1936) Pick 312 and 10 Cents ND(1941) Pick 314 F-VF the 10 Cents with a banker's stamp obverse, Malaya 1st July 1941 issues (2) Dollar Pick 11 and 10 Cents Pick 8 VF or better, French Indo-China (3) Banque De L'Indochine 5 Piastres ND(1942-45) Pick 61, Piastre ND(1942-45), and Government General 20 Cents ND(1942) Pick 90 about Fine - VF, along with WW II Japanese occupation (3) 5,10 and 100 Dollars F-VF
China (10), Chinese Government 1913 Reorganisation Gold Loan, bond for 189.40 Roubles, Russian issue, vignette of Mercury and Chinese scenes, black & green, with coupons, Fine with some edge folds, Chinese Government 1913 Reorganisation Gold Loan, bond for £20, Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank issue, Fine or better with coupons and a small pencil annotation, Lung-Tsing-U-Hai Railway 1913 5% gold Loan, £20 bond, Unissued, prefix "B", with coupons, EF with central fold, some staple holes at the left. Imperial Chinese Government Gold Loan 1908 bond for £100 (2) no coupons remaining as is usual for this issue, both with some edge tears, About Fine. Kwangtung Public Loan Bearing Prizes For Local Industries Five Dollars 1912 (2) EF with coupons. Compagnie Generale de Chemins de Fer et de Tramways en Chine 1920 (2) EF punch cancelled with some coupons, and another unattributed small format certificate in Chinese text with ornate blue border on yellow/orange underprint EF
GB and World sets (11) and singles (5) GB Proof Sets (5) Blue Sets (3) 1997, 1998 and 1999, Red Leather Deluxe Set 2001, Executive Set 2000 nFDC to FDC a few coins with a hint of toning, in the cases of issue, GB Five Pound Crown 2009 The Mind of Britain - Big BenS.4930Silver Proof FDC with green Olympic logo on the reverse, nFDC in the box of issue with no certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 1995 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Last £sd set 1966-1967 (7 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny (No Scottish Shilling) UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Marshall Islands Fifty Dollars 1991 Legends of the Air Force a 4-coin set in silver comprising 1991 Spitfire, 1991 Mosquito, 1991 Hurricane and 1991 Lancaster issues Silver Proofs FDC in a Westminster box with certificate, Guernsey/Jersey/Alderney/Turks and Caicos Islands a 4-coin set 1994 D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary comprising Guernsey Two Pounds 1994, Jersey Two Pounds 1994, Alderney Two Pounds 1994 and Turks and Caicos Islands Five Crowns 1994 UNC in a Westminster box, no certificates, Russia 3 Roubles a 10-coin set Cupro-Nickel Proofs comprising Defence of Moscow, Soviet Partisans, Allied Supply Convoys, Battle of Stalingrad, Tank Battle of Kursk, Invasion of Normandy, US and Russian Forces, Capitulation of Berlin, Capitulation of Germany and Occupation of Manchuria types, FDC in the wallet of issue, USA Half Dollar Commemorative 1991 World War II 50th Anniversary Clad Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands One Dollar 2004 D-Day 60th Anniversary UNC with a small sample of sand from Omaha beach UNC in the wallet of issue, along with Banknotes in a Rothmans booklet (5) Bulgaria 25 Leva 1951, Brazil 5 Cruzeiro 1964 issue UNC, Indonesia 5 Sen 1964 UNC, Malaya - Japanese Government 50 Cents 1941-1945 MP block UNC, Korea 10 Jeon 1962 issue UNC, and a GB Banknote One Pound Somerset DY20 926192 UNC in a 'Raffles' wallet
China, Chinese Government 1912 5% Gold Loan, "Crisp" £100 bond, large format, green & black with coupons, Fine, China - Chinese Government 5% Gold Bond 1925 for 50 US gold dollars, brown with coupons. Text in French & English. Fine to Good Fine, all with coupons, one with the coupons detached
KoreaQuarter Yang Year 2 - 1898 (2) the first KM#1117 NVF, the second KM#1118 with larger inner circle around the dragon Good Fine, stated by Krause to be counterfeits made of Japanese machinery and authorised for circulation by the Korean Government
Central America (9) Cuba Ten Pesos 1988 issue Maximo Gomez in centre, denomination at the left SPECIMENPick 104s UNC. Honduras (8) 100 Lempiras 2008 issue Pick 77i UNC or near so, Fifty Lempiras 2010 Pick 94c A/UNC, Twenty Lempiras 2008 Polymer issue Pick 95 UNC, Ten Lempiras 2010 Pick 86e UNC, Five Lempiras 2012 issue Pick 96a">Pick 96a UNC, Two Lempiras (2) 1976 Commemorative issue, Centenary of the Marco Aurelio Soto Government Pick 61 UNC, 2012 issue Pick 97a UNC, One Lempira 2012 issue Pick 96 UNC
Chinese Government 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan 1913 Bond for £20 red/brown with coupons, Good Fine, Chinese Government Tientsin-Pukow 5% Railway Loan 1908 Bond for £100 Red-Orange Fine with coupons (2), Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan 1912 Bond for £100 Green with some coupons, Good Fine, Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan 1912 Bond for £500 brown with coupons, Chinese Government Gold Loan 1908 Bond for £100 mauve, Chinese Government Gold Loan 1908 Bond for £20 green, Near Fine, Chinese Imperial Government 4 1/2% Gold Loan 1898 Bonds for £100 (2) red/brown Fine with some coupons, Chinese Government Loan 1912 8% Bond for £100 mauve on green VF with coupons, Chinese Government Loan 1912 8% Bond for £50 green on blue VF with coupons, Chinese Government Loan 1912 8% Bond for £10 mauve on blue VF with coupons, Chinese Government 5 1/2% Gold Loan - Province of Petchili 1913 (2) Fine with coupons, Chinese Government Treasury Note 1925/1929 8% 10 Year Sterling Bond for £500 blue with coupons, Chinese Government Treasury Note 1925/1929 8% 10 Year Sterling Bond for £100 green with coupons, Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan 1898 Fine with pencil annotations, with some coupons, Government of the Chinese Republic Treasury Bill 1918 8% Bond for £100 Sterling, About Fine with coupons, Republique Chinoise 5% Gold Bond 1925 brown,NVF with some coupons, Republique de Chine 5% Gold Loan 1914 Paris issue, Fine with coupons, Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan Canton-Kowloon Railway Bond for £100 red Good Fine with coupons, Imperial Chinese Government 5% Sinking Fund Gold LOan Hukuang Railways Bond for £20 (2) green with coupons, Chinese Government 6% Shanghai-Hangchow-Ningpo Railway Completion Loan 1936 Good Fine with coupons, Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan Shanghai-Nanking Railway Bond 1907 for £100 red Good Fine, Chinese Government Treasury 8% Bond 1921 Chemin de Fer Lung Tsing-U-Hai Brussels 500 Francs Green with coupons VF, Chinese Government Treasury Bond 8% Bond 1923 Chemin de Fer Lung Tsing-U-Hai Brussel 500 Francs brown, trimmed Fine with coupons, Government of the Chinese Republic Railway Equipment Loan of 1922 £20 Treasury Blue (2) Good Fine with coupons, Government of the Chinese Republic 8% LOan 1920 Chemin de Fer Lung Tsin-U-Hai red-orange VF with coupons, Gouvernement Imperial de Chine 1903 5% Gold Loan 500 Francs, red-orange Fine with 2 coupons, along with USA Share Certificates (11) BritishColumbia Goldfields, The DiamondMining Investment Company Limited, United States Corporation, The International Nickel Company, The Briggs National Bank and Trust Co. New York, Lisbon Valley Uranium Company, Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation, International Resistance Company, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, J.P.Clark Co.INC. Roger A. Halvorsen D.N.M. Ltd, Presidio Motrion Pictures Corporation, in mixed grades and Rhodesia - The Beatrice (Rhodesia) Company Limited, Fine
Malta QE2 and George VI issues (2) both VF - GVF Central Bank 1 PoundPick 29a Law of 1967 (1968) serial number A/2 456391 signature Hogg, Government 1 Pound Pick 22a Law of 1949 serial number A/3 665374, VF
Russia - ImperialGovernment of Russia - Nicolas Railroad 125 Rouble, 500 Francs, £20 Sterling, 600,000 bond issue 1867 (46), Russia - Imperial Government of Russia - Nicolas Railroad 125 Rouble, 500 Francs, £20 Sterling 555,000 Bond issue 1869 (40), VG to Fine with coupons detached, The Russian South Eastern RailwayCompany Bond of £100 4 1/2% Bond Loan, Petrograd 1914 (5) Good Fine with coupons, along with Chinese Government Canton-Kowloon Railway 5% Gold Loan 1907 Fractional Scrip certificate for one-third of a Funding Bond for £11-0-0 (6) VF with folds
Jamaica Government 5 Shillings George VI portrait issue Pick 37a dated 1st November 1940 and a very early date for this denomination considering its issue started in 1939 serial number C/43 56881 PMG 50 About Uncirculated
Australia and South Africa (3) Australia, TasmaniaGovernment debenture for £100 sterling, 1867, issued bond, blue/black with GB Royal seal, a rare early Australian document, some light creases, Good Fine, South Africa (2), English and FrenchGold Mines Syndicate Limited, 1895, bearer warrant for 5 Shares of £1 sterling, blue/green and pink, slight discolouration on the top edge otherwise NVF. Transvalia Land Exploration and MiningCompany Limited, Pretoria, 1889, bearer bond for one share, text in three languages, English, French and Afrikaans, Good Fine with minor pencil annotation at the top left
Soviet Union (U.S.S.R) States early 1900's and World War II issues (13) in various grades mostly VF-GVF and above to about UNC - UNC, includes some lower grade examples and 2 with paper tape repair. All different denominations without duplication and very seldom seen notes. Comprising Ukraine (4) consisting of the Rare State Treasury 50 Karbovantsiv Pick 6b 1917 Odessa Block AO 234, this and all block letters above AO 210 issued by General Denikin and labelled as false by the Government. Along with Zentralnotenbank World War II German Occupation dated 10th March 1942 issues (3) including 1 Karbowanez Pick 49 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 15 0027128. 10 Karbowanez Pick 52 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 20 0375725. And 20 Karbowanez Pick 53 dated 10th March 1942 serial number 4 651507. Estonia Eest Vabariigi issues 1919 (2) 10 Marka Pick 46c series 01829825 and 50 Marka Pick 55a series 00347533. Turkmenistan 100 Manat Pick 6a ND 1993 issues (2) a consecutive pair AB9704853 & AB9704854. Also Russia (5) consisting of a Currency Note 100000 Rubley Pick 117a dated 1921 series ??-228 signature at left Gerasimov and watermarked Large stars. Together with 1947 issues (3) 5 Rubley Pick 221a series ?? 561649 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right. 10 Rubleys with the 2 Arms varieties (2) consisting of Pick 226a series ET 054571 and Arms variety SCWPM Type II - 7 bands at left & right along with Pick 231a series ?? 383681 and Arms variety SCWPM Type I - 8 bands at left and 7 bands at right. Also comes with a modern 100 Rubley Pick 242a 1991 series BE 0125926. A very desirable and collectible group with these early examples rarely coming up
Canada The Bank of Upper Canada, York (Toronto) 10 DollarsPick S2037 (Charlton Unlisted) dated 1st January 1861 Number 43552, a manuscript signature at lower centre right and with no observable overprint, in a PMG holder graded VF 20 this is a fabulous example of this Exceptionally Rare note. A collaboration of engraving by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York on plate patented 30th June 1857 and printed by the American Bank Note Company is the result of this fabulous note in black on green underprint featuring a young portrait of Queen Victoria at lower left, seated Britannia with trident and shield with the crest of Upper Canada at right, and at upper centre 2 Allegorical female figures symbolizing Upper and Lower Canada, which united in 1841, and a Lion and a Unicorn, possibly representing Great Britain, and 3 crests in the middle. The 3 crests as follows - lower left and right depict the arms of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada and the top - surmounted by a crown, shows the badge of The Order of the Garter, a clear reference to the monarchy. Below the whole allegory is a plinth carrying the words "VICT...TTANNIARM RE DEF"-Victoria, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith. The reverse with an ornate panel and value at centre. An excellent example from one of the first Canadian Banks to issue their own banknotes following the success and the provided model of the Bank of Montreal, the very first Bank to issue any banknotes in Canada just following its establishment in 1817, and which in turn was itself following the model of the First Bank of the United States established in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. secretary of the Treasury. Also, one of the most influential early banks which ended up in a "Bang" in 1866 after having setup close relationships with the government from the moment of its establishment. The first significant bank failure in Canadian history, with its shareholders losing all their capital, which at a time had amounted up to over three million dollars and the government losing another million dollars. Banknotes at the time represented the principal liability of a bank and were redeemable in specie, upon demand. The issue of banknotes was well received by the public and became the principal means of payment along with the fact that they helped mitigate the problems that were associated with having a vast range of foreign coins circulating with different ratings. This note is a bit of an outlier as although featuring Royal portraits and images to relate to Great Britain, the Bank chose to use dollars as their denomination in contrast to others circulating in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland that were typically denominated in Pounds, Shillings, and Pence. Online research could not find any of this denomination offered in recent times, with only a few of the lower denominations in similar grades that were so keenly sought after they ended up in the 4 figure range, and the only example that occured is currently in the collection of the Bank of Canada Museum and these early issues are very unlikely to be seen in much higher grades, infect the current SCWPM prices them only up to the VF grade. Such an early Rarity, especially in issued format, is certainly a 'tasty' find for any serious collector and will most certainly serve as an absolute treasure in their collection. According to an official publication of the Canadian Paper Money Society Journal Volume 50, Number 143 of December 2014 this denomination was ordered May 1861 in Sheet Numbers 34001 - 44000 and October 1861 in Sheet Numbers 44001 - 49000 and was in a total of only 60000 notes
Italy100 Lire Gold 1923R First Anniversary of the Fascist Government, Matte Finish KM#65 NEF/GVF with some light contact marks, a rarely offered issue, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not previously offered this type
Straits Settlements Government 5 DollarsPick 17a first date of issue 1st January 1931 serial number A/33 57403 signed Shelley For the Currency Commissioners. A beautiful Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. print in violet featuring a portrait of KingGeorge V at right on obverse. The reverse displaying a Bengal tiger at centre and Allegorical Woman's bust at left. Watermarked Tiger's head. PMG 25 Very Fine
BahamasCentral Bank5 DollarsPick 37b Law of 1974 serial number K 369486 signature W. C. Allen, in a PMG holder and in the Exceptional grade 67EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) with very few examples recorded in this outstandingly high grade on the PMG Population Report at the time of writing and along with the fact that this signature variety is much Rarer and sought after than its predecessor makes this note a very desirable example. Orange on multicolour underprint featuring young Queen Elizabeth II at left on obverse and the reverse with a beautiful illustration of the Government House and the Columbus Monument. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company and watermarked with a shellfish. This is a unique opportunity for any collector to obtain such a high grade and attractive piece
Russia Severnaya Rossiya (North Russia) - Chaikovskiy Government 100 Rubley Pick S138 (Kardakov # 2.3.28. FN E110.18.1b1) dated 1918 variety 2 overprints on obverse and signature title "TCHLEN' GOSUDARSTVENNOY EMISSIONNOY KASSIY" (????? ??????????????? ??????????? ?????) ??????????? (Archangelsk) territory signatory Kurakin Ivan Anatolyevitch, knyaz (prince), Minister of Finance temporary Government of the Northern region (??????? ???? ???????????, ?????, ??????? ???????? ?????????? ????????????? ???????? ???????) period First World War/Russian Civil War. In the impressive large sized PMG holder for this large sized note graded VF 30 with only 3 recorded examples in the PMG Population Report, this a Very Rare and sought after issue
Mauritius Bank denomination set of the ND (1967) young H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Issues (4) comprising 5 RupeesPick 30c serial number A/49 223934 blue featuring a sailboat on reverse, 10 RupeesPick 31c serial number A/41 036118 red and featuring Government building Port Louis on reverse, 25 RupeesPick 32b serial number A/4 176693 green and featuring an Ox Cart on reverse and 100 RupeesPick 33c serial number A/11 294048 purple featuring ships docked at Port Louis harbour on reverse. All signed Goorpersad Bunwaree & Indurduth Ramphul, printed by Thomas De la Rue & Company London imprinted in small script on a panel at lower centre on each notes reverse and watermarked with Dodo bird. About UNC - UNC
World (54) a mostly early 1900's mixed grade group most ranging in the average of Fine/VF to about UNC - UNC and consisting of various and exotic issues. Comprising examples from Russia (22) from various periods and regions as the Imperial examples (6) including the Scarce 100 Rubley Catherine II Pick 5c dated 1898 (1898-1912) signatures Konshin & Ivanov. 1 Ruble Pick 1d 1898 (1912) signature Shipov second cashier's signature unrecognizable by me. 3 Rubley Pick 9c 1905 (1912) signatures Shipov & Baryshev. 5 Rubley Pick 10b 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 10 Rubley Pick 11c 1909 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Bylinskiy. 25 Rubley Pick 12b 1909 (1912) signatures Shipov & Bubyakin. 100 Rubley Pick 13a 1910 (1909-12) signatures Konshin & Afanasev. And 500 Rubley Pick 14b 1912 (1912-17) signatures Shipov & Metz. Provisional Government (3) 250 Rubley Pick 36 1917 signatures Shipove & Baryshev issued by the R.S.F.S.R. series ??-144.1000 Rubley Pick 37 1917 (1917-18) signatures Shipov & Sofronov series ?? 105222 issued by the R.S.F.S.R. And 1000 Rubley Pick 95 1918 signature Zhikharev series ??-045. South Russia State Bank (2) 1000 Rubley Pick S418c 1919 series ??-00093 and 5000 Rubley Pick S419d 1919 series ??-200, both with watermark mosaic. South Russia - High Command of the Armed Forces (4) 500 Rubley Pick S434 1920 series ??-011 along with 10000 Rubley Pick S425a 1919 printed on both sides variety (3) series ??-048, ??-086 and ??-020. Also 50 Kopek (2) Pick 31 ND 1915 and Pick S407 ND 1918. Soviet UnionLenin portrait 1937 examples (3) 1, 3 and 10 Chervontsev Pick 202, 203 and 205 respectively. Along with other countries examples as Italy (2) a RARE pair 500 Lire Pick 71 (Gigante BI 32A - R3) Seal Type Italia/ Monogram B-I 23rd August 1943. And 1000 Lire Pick 81a Seal Type Medusa / Monogram B-I 14th April 1948 signatures Eianudi & Urbini. South Africa1 RandPick 116a. Greece 1943-44 (4) including the highest, for its series, denomination 100.000.000.000 Drachmai Pick 135. Along with 50 Drachmai Pick 121. 25000000 Drachmai Pick 130b. And 100000 Drachmai Pick 125a. ChinaBank of Communications (5) consisting of 5 YuanPick 154 1935. Along with various 10 Yuan (3) including Pick 118q 1914 Shanghaioverprint, Pick 155 1935. And Pick 159 without overprint of place of issue (issued in Japanese controlled area) 1941 variety with serials on obverse and reverse. Also, a 100 YuanPick 120a 1st October 1914 place of issue - CHUNGKING. Romania (5) an interesting selection of the 1917 Ferdinand I First World War Emergency issues (5) very well preserved including 10 Bani Pick 69 (3) and 50 Bani Pick 71 (2). Sweden10 Kronor Commemorative 300th Anniversary of Sveriges Riksbank (1668-1968) Pick 56. FranceKingdom Assignat 50 Sols Pick A70b (Ass-42a). Malta 1 ShillingGeorge VIPick 16 manuscript signature and title Cuschieri ND 1943. Bolivia 100 Bolivianos Pick 147 with conflict overprint. Canada 1 Dollar George Vi portrait Pick 58e signatures Coyne & Towers. Yugoslavia (7) including a denomination set of the 1944 Partisan issues (4) 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dinara Pick 48b, 49b, 50a and 51c respectively. Along with 50, 100 and 500 Dinara from the following 1946 issues Pick 64b, 65b and 66b respectively. And finally Mexico 1960's issues (3) including 1, 5 and 10 PesosPick 59j, 60h and 58j respectively.
Jersey (5) a full denomination set of the Ian Black signature ND 2000 QE2 series all in UNC and beautifully designed Thomas De La Rue print notes. Consisting of 1 PoundPick 26b (BY JE14b) 3 letter prefix variety in serial number AEC 524669, tree creepers and St Helier Parish Church. 5 PoundsPick 27 (BY JE24b) serial number KC 578389, whitethroats and La Corbière lighthouse. 10 PoundsPick 28 (BY JE34b) serial number TC 549277, oystercatchers and illustration of the John Singleton Copley's painting - The Death of Major Pierson, Battle of Jersey. 20 PoundsPick 29 (BY JE43b) serial number PC 343180, Brent geese and St. Queen's Manor. 50 Pounds Pick 30 (BY JE52b) serial number BC 198841, Fulmars and Government House.
Africa Eastern (61) a collection in an album circa 1970's onwards mostly UNC including various issues and denominations some of which highest for the series. Comprising countries as Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia including interesting 1991 Mogadishu Northern Forces issue, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 1991 manufacturers delivered the New Somali Shillings notes into the turmoil and disturbances of the Somali Civil War but with the Central Government no longer effective and no functioning Central Bank these notes were seized by the USC (United Somali Congress) and were used to circulate in the areas under their control, i.e. North and around Mogadiscio. Later in 2000 further unauthorized issues were imported by businessman.
World (10) an interesting and very collectible group of notes in various grades mostly GVF - EF to about UNC - UNC and comprising a Scarce Russian Civil War East Siberia -Chita 100 Rubley "Sparrows" Gosudarstvenniy Bank (State Bank) - Chita branch Pick S1187b 1920 Ataman Semenov's money issued by the Government of the Russian Eastern Border Regions, variety with cubes in frame on reverse. These notes were called Sparrows due to their grey paper and were printed later in blue reason being, whatever ink was available that is what was used to print. The fate of the “sparrows” was a foregone conclusion: even when released, their cost was 2 times lower than that of Kolchak’s “Siberian squirrels”. And by the end of 1920, their value was striving for zero. Also, a very attractive and very well-preserved selection of USA Obsolete Currency of various issuers and denominations (5) comprising a Bank of New-England at Goodspeed's Landing East Haddam, Connecticut2 Dollars unissued remainder circa 1800's. The Bank of Macomb County, Mt. Clements, State of Michigan10 Dollars Unissued Remainder dated 1st April 1858. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company 20 Dollars 9th November 1840 No. 372B. The Canal Bank New Orleans 20 dollars series D Unissued remainder circa 1800's. And The State of Georgia, Milledgeville 100 Dollars dated 1st February 1863 series A No. 11384 with 2 manuscript signatures and a black Treasury of Georgia seal on reverse dated 1864, a nice and even original cut. Also known as a C-note with a portrait of war time Governor Joe Brown, who contemplated the idea of Georgia succeeding from the Confederacy. The lot also includes an Italy Biglietto Di Stato 1 LiraPick 29c signatures Di Cristina, Cavallaro & Parisi. Egypt 5 Pounds 63c from 2009. And a pair of Disney Dollars r series D of 2009 (2) including 1 Dollar Mickey Celebrate and 5 Dollars Daisy Duck & Minnie Mouse.
India, Bombay Duncan, Stratton, & Co. Half RupeeTrial strike Coin. undated (1905) NEF and scarce. In February 1905, Duncan Stratton & Co. of 9 Marine Street, Bombay, on behalf of H. H. the Nizam of Hyderabad's mint, ordered coin presses from Greenwood and Batley of Leeds. These presses, to strike coins of one, half, quarter and eighth rupee (2 annas), were dispatched in February 1906. The manufacturers made dies and struck ‘proving pieces' to test the equipment and to 'prove' the efficiency of the minting presses to the purchasers. Proving pieces for each of the four coin sizes One Rupee, Half Rupee, Quarter Rupee and 2 Annas each bear the same designs. Thomas Green Wood and John Batley established the partnership in 1856. They were electrical Mechanical engineers who specialised in manufacturing small arms and ammunition at the Albion Foundry, Leeds. They later moved to the Albion Works, Armley, Leeds, where this proving piece was struck. They supplied coining presses and associated machinery to several foreign governments (firstly; China in 1887: at Tientsin). The Greenbat trade mark was adopted in 1967 and the company later became Greenbat Ltd. in 1973
World (14) a mixed group mostly in average VF-GVF consisting of some desirable issues from Syria (2) as the République Syrienne 50 Piastres Syriennes 1st August 1942 serial number D/2 494731 and the Banque de Syrie et du Liban 1 Livre 1st September 1939 serial number J/BB 092430 variety with 2 diagonal violet lines on both sides. Jamaica 1 PoundGeorge V portrait Pick 41b dated 15th August 1957 serial number 88B 01031. BritishHonduras 1 Dollar Pick 28a dated 1st March 1956 serial number G/2 163086. Along with Hong Kong1 CentPick 325a. Canada2 DollarsPick 76b Ottawa 1954 (1961-1972) signatures Beattie & Rasminsky serial number Z/U 9760764 modified hairdo. Spain1 Pesetas (3) including the Pick 135">Pick 135 dated Madrid 1948 serial number A 03437137 together with Pick 144 dated Madrid 22nd July 1953 (2) serial numbers 1A 9073049 & 1A 9393773. And a part denomination set of the Burma - Japanese Government World War 2 Occupation (4) consisting of 1/2, 1, 5 and 10 Rupees Pick 13 to 16. The lot also includes a Coupon Response International (International Reply Coupon) from Great Britain for 8 Pennies with only an origin stamp at left from St. James's Street B.O.S.W.1 dated 10th September 1953.
Malta Government 1 PoundPick 20b ND 1940 variety with manuscript "Treasurer" title and signature of E. Cuschieri serial number A/16 032397, in a PMG holder with the superb grade Gem UNC 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) and Rarely seen in such high grades and a quite attractive World War II period note. Uniface print in brown and violet by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., without imprint, featuring a bust portrait of KingGeorge VI facing left. A great survivor of the period from the Siege of Malta (1940-1942) between the defending Allied and attacking Axis forces for control over this highly strategically valued island.
Biafra (10) a selection of the ND 1969 "Second" issues in 2 complete denomination sets and mixed circulated but presentable grades VF with few better examples. Comprising 5 Shillings Pick 3a (2) serial numbers MZ 0598392 and MV 0839754, illustration of 4 native girls on reverse. 10 Shillings Pick 4 (2) serial numbers GD 0531819 and GF 0374569. 1 Pounds Pick 5a (2) black close to each other serial numbers CV 0345313 and CV 0345310, Biafra's Coat of Arms on reverse with motto - "Peace Unity Freedom". 5 PoundsPick 6a (2) serial numbers WA 0129633 and WA 0209287, the reverse with illustrations of a female carpet weaver at work. 10 PoundsPick 7a (2) serial numbers ZA 0388091 and ZA 0062330, a skilful Carver at work crafting what appears to be a wooden decorative piece. Each banknote with the distinctive illustration of the Palm tree and rising sun, believed due to the country adopting the song 'The Land of the Rising Sun' as its national anthem. Biafra, or Republic of Biafra, did not have a very long lived life as an independent state and its declaration of independence from Nigeria in May 1967, due to rising tensions in economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions in nature, between the various people of Nigeria, led to a Civil War that ended in January 1970 with what is believed almost 2 million Biafran civilians losing their lives (3/4 of which small children) caused by starvation in the region. The starvation was in result of the complete blockade of the Biafran region by the Nigerian Government and it led to the surrender of the Biafran Forces to the Nigerian Federal Military Government (FMG) in 1970, and the state re-joining Federal Nigeria.
Malta Government 1 PoundPick 20b ND 1940 variety with manuscript “Treasurer" title and signature of E. Cuschieri serial number A/16 032377, about UNC - UNC and Rarely seen in such high grades and a quite attractive World War II period note. Uniface print in brown and violet by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., without imprint, featuring a bust portrait of KingGeorge VI facing left. Another great survivor with only 20 numbers away from the PMG Graded example also offered in this sale
Falkland Islands Government 50 Pence UNC Pick 10a dated 25th September 1969 signature L. Gleadel titled Commissioner of Currency BINARY-RADAR serial number D17171 and the note in brown on grey underprint featuring a young Queen Elizabeth portrait in a Crowned ornate frame at right on obverse and the reverse with an ornate design in light brown. printed by Thomas de La Rue & Co. Limited London imprinted in small script at lower centre margin.
Hong Kong (7) an interesting mixed grade group, VF-GVF to about UNC - UNC, including some George VI portrait World War II period notes and all from different issuers. Comprising Government issues (4) 1 CentPick 313b (Mars G1) ND 1941 prefix A for serial number 9217514. 5 Cents (2) consisting of Pick 314 (Mars G4) ND 1941 series 6805136 along with the George VI portrait Pick 322 (Mars G5) ND 1945. And a very collectible 1 Dollar George VI portrait Pick 316 ND 1940-41 FIRST series and a fairly low serial number A/1 002707 and the highest denomination and the only to feature the Royal portrait for the issue type. Also a pair of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) (2) including a 5 DollarsPick 181f (MARS H10) dated 31st March 1975 series 984134 FR along with a 10 DollarsPick 182h (Mars H15) dated 31st March 1979 series TJ 621548. Together with The Chartered Bank 10 Dollars Pick 77b (MARS S15) dated 1st January 1981 series DA 970945.
Hong Kong (5) all about UNC - UNC and a colourful selection of notes comprising a selection of the Standard Chartered Bank Mythical Animals & Blossom 1st January 1995 issues (3) including the 10 DollarsPick 284b (Mars S17) series C 965396, Mythical Fish. 20 DollarsPick 285b (Mars S18a) series J 992051, Mythical tortoise Bixi (6th son of the dragon). 50 DollarsPick 286b (Mars S27a) series A 195452, Chinze. All watermarked with the well-recognized helmeted warrior and the Bank's monogram. Also, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 10 Dollars Pick 400a (Mars G19) series BG 378017, mainly in purple and blue with geometric figures. Along with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) 20 Dollars Pick 212b 1st January 2012 series FJ 905586 signature title Chief Executive, Lion & Bank Building and illustration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ceylon Government 25 CentsPick 44a dated 1st February 1942 serial number on back A/16 466585, EF and a pleasing always collectible World War II period example. Uniface with black serial number only on reverse and the obverse in brown and multicolour featuring a portrait of KingGeorge VI facing forward.
China, ChineseImperialGovernment 1898 Gold Loan, bonds for £50, (66) Deutsch-Asiatische Bank issue, orange, large format with coupons VG to Fine some with tears. China, Chinese Imperial Government 1898 Gold Loan, bonds for £25, (68) Deutsch-Asiatische Bank issue, red, large format with coupons VG to Fine many with tears (134 bonds in lot)
Bermuda Government 5 Pounds Pick 21d last date for this issue 1st October 1966 Hamilton, Bermuda serial number S/1 666561, in a PMG holder graded Choice VF 35 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) an alluring design of this second highest denomination for the series and Exceptionally Scarce note. Orange on multicolour featuring a portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II at right and an illustration of ships in Hamilton harbour at left. The reverse with an elaborate orange and green guilloche panel featuring the Royal Coat of Arms at centre. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co this is an example of the last series notes from the Pound system before Bermuda converted into dollars.
GB and World (9) GB (4) Twopence 1797 Fine, Penny 1797 Good Fine with some scratches, Halfpennies (2) 1773 Contemporary counterfeit a mis-strike a double striking with two Britannias, around 7mm apart, VG unusual, 1861 LCW on rock NVF/VF, USA Cent Washington double head undatedBreen 1204 VG, Canada (4) Newfoundland Cent 1880 Fine, New Brunswick Cent 1861 Fine, Nova Scotia Penny Token 1832 Near Fine, Prince Edward Island Halfpenny 1857 Self Government and Trade, Fine
South AfricaColonial Bank of Natal 5 Pounds Pick S432 dated 9th June 1862 Pietermaritzburg, Natal and a low number 058, manuscript signatures for Entered William Chapman titled Manager and 2 sets for the Board of Directors, VG and an Exceptionally Rare early note. Uniface in black and white with value wording in panel at lower left and bank title at upper centre below an illustration of a farm field with resting cow, windmill, wheat stack and the Bank's monogram in 3 bays of wool. Colony of Natal was a British colony in south-eastern Africa proclaimed as such on the 4th May 1843 after the British Government had annexed the Boer Republic of Natalia. On the 31st May 1910 it was combined with the other 3 colonies to form the Union of South Africa and it was the smallest of its provinces and very popular with its beaches, mountains and savannah densely populated with big game.
GB and World sets (8) Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation set , an 18-coin set comprising 500 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) KM#16, 250 Pruta 1949H (JE5709) KM#15a Heaton Mint, 250 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#15, 100 Pruta 1954 (JE5714) KM#18, 100 Pruta 1955 (JE5715) KM#14, 50 Pruta 1954 (JE5714) KM#13.2a , 25 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#13.1, 10 Pruta Aluminium 1952 (JE 5712) KM#17, 10 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) with pearl KM#11, 10 Pruta 1957 (JE5717) Copper-plated Aluminium KM#20a, 5 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) without pearl KM#10, 1 Pruta 1949 (JE5709) KM#9, Lira 1979 (JE5739), Half Lira 1979 (JE5739), 25 Aragot 1972 (JE5732) KM#27, 10 Agarot 1979 (JE5739) Aluminium KM#26b, 5 Agarot 1979 (JE5739) Aluminium KM#25b, Agora 1979 (JE5739) KM#24.2 in mixed grades VF to UNC, in the black Israel Government wallet of issue, GB Proof Sets 1970 (3) nFDC to FDC with light toning, in the cases and envelopes of issue, GB Royal Mint Year Set 2005 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (5 coins) Ten Pence to Half New Penny UNC in the blue wallet of issue. Bahamas Mint Set 1966 (7 coins) KM#MS2 One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the envelope of issue with original receipt. Canada Prooflike Mint Set 1994 (6 coins) One Dollar to One Cent KM#PL48 Lustrous UNC in the 'Oh Canada' wallet of issue, along with GB and World singles (18) Australia One Dollar 1984 Kangaroos KM#77 (2) Lustrous UNC in the folders of issue, USA Dollar 1899 O VG, GB Crowns 1977 (4) UNC, Australia 50 Cents 1982 BrisbaneCommonwealth Games (6) UNC, New Zealand Crowns 1974 Commonwealth Games, Christchurch (5) UNC in the slide cases of issue. City of London Medal 1989 800th Anniversary of the Mayoralty 1189-1989 UNC on the white card of issue, also Pre-Decimal issues in base metal Halfcrowns to Halfpennies (89) comprising Halfcrowns (5), Florins (1), Brass Threepence (1), Pennies (45), Halfpennies (37) in mixed grades, Decimal Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games UNC, Decimal issues Two Pences (2), One Penny (22), Half New Penny (1) in mixed grades to UNC. USA Banknotes Two Dollars 1976 issues (2) Fine to VF
China, ChineseImperialGovernment 1898 Gold Loan, Deutsche-Asiatische Bank issue, bonds for £50 (3) orange on white, and bonds for £25 (4) red on white, around Fine with some coupons, some with annotations
Canada The Government of Newfoundland 1 DollarPick A14c dated 2nd January 1920 series A202843, VG Inked Graffiti in the body of the note, the left signature slightly faded and hard to come by early George VBritish dominion issue. Black on blue underprint featuring a portrait of King George V at left and a reindeer, also known as Caribou, at right on obverse. The reverse in blue featuring the Coat of Arms incorporation the Royal Coat of Arms, sailing ships at sea and anchor.
Caribbean & Central America (4) comprising Bahamas (2) including Government 50 CentsPick 17a Law of 1965 issue serial number B999154 bearing signatures of Sands & Higgs in purple and multi-coloured, a beautiful example featuring a portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse, a colourful straw market scene and Coat of Arms on reverse, accompanied by One DollarPick 35a Law of 1974 issue and a single letter prefix variety serial number X 983113 bearing the signature of T.B. Donaldson and in dark blue-green on multi-coloured underprint, another beautiful example featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and a colourful sea garden scene and Coat of Arms on reverse. Both printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with a shellfish. Along with Cayman Islands Currency Board One Dollar Pick 5e Law of 1974 issue serial number A/6 506002 bearing the signature Jefferson in blue on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Coat of Arms and a treasure chest on obverse and a fish and coral scene on reverse, printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Limited and watermarked with tortoise. Also a Belize One Dollar Pick 43 issued under Act of 1982 and dated 1st July 1983 serial number A/5 789234 in green on multicolour underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II looking 3/4 left, the unmodified wreathed Coat of Arms without the tree behind the Arms at upper left, Jade Head at upper right followed by the queen Angel fish underneath on obverse and the reverse main illustration depicts the National Assembly building in the capital city of Belmopan at centre, the Jabiru stork (Jabiru mycteria) at right which also serves as the Central Bank of Belize logo and the green Iguana at lower left, a native lizard considered a delicacy in the local cuisine of Belize. Watermarked with the Carved head of 'Sleeping Giant'. All UNC
Gibraltar Government 50 Pounds Pick 24 dated 27th November 1986 serial number A 076636, fresh and crisp UNC, an impressive and eye-pleasing large note and the Scarce highest denomination for the series. Purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms and sea view with Rock of Gibraltar on obverse. The reverse illustrating an aerial view of Gibraltar with Rock of Gibraltar, the impressive 426 metres high limestone ridge and Gibraltar's most recognized landmark. Thomas De La Rue printing and watermarked with a bust of H.M. the Queen facing right.
China, ChineseGovernmentShanghai-Hangchow-Ningpo Railway Completion Loan of 1936, bond for £50 blue/green, large format with vignette of Sun Yat Sen at top right, with 47 coupons, About EF
China, ChineseGovernment 1912 5% Gold Loan, bond for £20, ornate design, black and blue with coupons GVF with pencil annotations at the top on either side
Cyprus Government 3 Piastres/Grosia/KurushPick 28a first date for this type 18th June 1943 serial number A/1 247491, VG and small sized George VI portrait World War II period issue.
World circa late 1800's early 1900's onwards (139) a vast amalgamation of various issuers and denominations and all in average good Fine - VF and above mostly European, Latin America, Canada and US including modern star replacments, Africa, Egypt, Middle and Far East including some World War I and II Occupation and Military examples, British Armed Forces, FrenchKingdom Assignats, British Cheques and Postal orders and includes a Contemporary modern US Confederate states copy. Including some Exceptionally Rare and always collectible notes as the Strait Settlements very sought after issues with signature Rex Curall and dated 1st January 1935 (2) including 1 Dollar Pick 16b series J/91 68507 along with a very scarce 5 DollarsPick 17b series B/66 96209. Hong Kong Government George V portrait 1 Dollar Pick 311 ND 1935 serial number C049564, BWC printing and very sought after. Egypt Government Currency note 5 PiastresPick 161 early dated 1st June 1918 series J/59, purple on green and orange underprint, reverse in green with ruins. Dominion of Canada 1 Dollar Pick 32a dated 17th March 1917 signature at right Boville, without printer's imprint and serial number 336978-C plate D manuscript countersigned at left, Princess Patricia Ramsey (Princess of Connaught) on obverse. Jersey World War II German Occupation 6 PencePick 1a ND 1941 serial number 70259. Kenya 100 Shillings Pick 10a dated 1st July 1969 series A/15 19598. German East Africa Emergency World War I Interim-Banknote 1 RupeePick 19 dated 1st February 1916 series N2 text "Gebucht von" at left. Brazil Thesuro Nacional (3) including 1 Mil ReisPick 3b ND 1891 Estampa 7A series 195A number 28152. 2 mil Reis Pick 12 Estampa 10 nuber 584249. And 5 Mil Reis Pick 18 ND 1890 Estampa 9A series 73A number 66757. Argentina Rupublic (2) including Caja de Conversión 5 Centavos Pick 209 L. 2707 of 1st August 1890 dated 1st November 1891 series B number 764949 signatures Areco & Marín. Together with Banco Provincial de Córdoba 2 Pesos Pick S1122c dated 1st January 1888 with black overprint Ley. 8 January 1894. Malta 1 Pound QE2 Annigoni's portrait Pick 29 L. 1967 (1968) the George Cross at center series A/15 048390. BurmaIndia Government 1 Rupee George VI red overprint "Military Administration of Burma" plate letter A Pick 25b. An interesting French provincial 50 centimes issued during German occupation attached to a manuscript letter of Y.M.C.A with the British Expeditionary Force On Active Service signed with initials C. H.H. dated january 1919. This lot certain to attract a significant ammount of attention from both collectors and dealers alike
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619065 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and desirable note in an original about VF usual spindle hole and very Minor edge tear. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the next lot
Government 5 RupeesPick A6h early date for this type 15th February 1922 signature McWatters variety without letter for city of issue serial number CD/74 619072 and uniface, an Exceptionally Rare and a desirable note in an original VF or slightly better usual spindle hole. An attractive and boldly printed example of this early note preceding the George V portrait issues, still retaining relative crispiness and embossing. Black on pink underprint with clear watermark, and certain to do a great addition to any collection. For another example with a very close serial number please refer to the previous lot
Gibraltar Government 5 Pounds H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 1995-2000 issues (5) all about UNC - UNC comprising Pick 25 dated 1st July 1995 series AA 205271. Along with the Commemorative 2000 Millennium commemorative issue special prefix issues Pick 29 with a Golden Foil dolphin at lower left and Commemorative text (4) including some close serial numbers MM 291795, MM 291797, MM 291780 and the earlier MM 005928. A very eye appealing and desirable group
Great Britain & the Channel islands (10) all in average good Fine to VF and various issuers and issues. Comprising England (4) consisting of a Treasury 1 Pound Fisher Second issue T31 Dot in no. 1923 serial number C1/7 117577. Bank of England 1 Pound CatternsB225 Green Britannia medallion 1930 series M22 258760. Together with a provincialNewcastle upon Tyne Joint Stock Banking Company 5 Pounds Cancelled twice in ink handstamp (Outing 1515b) and a British postal order George VI for 2 Shillings issued office Babington Lane, Derby 1948 with no paying office stamp. Also Scotland (3) including The Royal Bank of Scotland 1 Pound Pick 336 1975 signature Burke prefix A/95. The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited 5 Pounds Pick 337a 3rd May 1977 signature Burke prefix A/51. And the British Linen Bank 1 Pound Pick 162a 30th September 1961 signature Anderson prefix T/3. Isle of Man Government (2) including a 50 New Pence Pick 28c signature Paul together with 1 Pound Pick 38 Tyvek signature Dawson. Also a Jersey 1 Pound Pick 11a signature Clement. A varied and interesting group
Jamaica Government 5 Shillings George VI portrait issue Pick 37a dated 1st November 1940 and a very early date for this denomination considering its issue started in 1939 serial number C/43 56881, GEF - about UNC and Scarce in this high grade. The note in orange featuring a facing portrait of King George VI on obverse and the reverse in multicolour featuring Jamaica's Coat of Arms at upper centre, numerical value in guilloche panels at left and right and denomination wording in 2 lines on panels at left and right bottom. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, London, watermarked with a Pineapple plant and a very eye-pleasing note.
Bahamas Government 50 Cents (Half Dollar) Pick 17a Law of 1965 signatures Sands & Higgs (10) all very eye-pleasing examples of the first Dollar system issues, all fresh and crisp UNC and in a consecutively numbered set serial numbers B 650206 - B 650215. Printed by Thomas De La Rue each of these pleasing notes in purple on multicoloured underprint featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on obverse. And a Straw Market scene with Bahama's Coat of Arms at left and Flowers at right on reverse. Watermarked with a shellfish. Always collectible examples and very sought after
Gibraltar Government 50 Pounds Pick 24 dated 27th November 1986 serial number A 076638, fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC, an impressive and eye-pleasing large note and the Scarce highest denomination for the series. Purple on multi-coloured underprint featuring H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Gibraltar's Coat of Arms and sea view with Rock of Gibraltar on obverse. The reverse illustrating an aerial view of Gibraltar with Rock of Gibraltar, the impressive 426 metres high limestone ridge and Gibraltar's most recognized landmark. Thomas De La Rue printing and watermarked with a bust of H.M. the Queen facing right.
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