Auction #15 - Archives International Sale of Banknotes and Coins

Ta-Ch'ing Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vignettes. China, Lot of 6 different vignette proofs from the ABN "Ta-Ching Government Bank" series, All are printed on india paper that is not mounted, Includes the back central vignettes from the $1, P-A76 and $100, P-78B; Obverse proofs from the right side of the note include vignette of fortified city gates of the $50, P-A78A; $1, P-A76, hillside village and train; and the $10, P-A78, Teahouse; also included is a Bank of China proof vignette of buildings on water with bridge, unattributed. Extremely rare set of banknotes and just as rare as vignettes. Mostly choice Unc.
Estimate HK$ 2,200 - 3,800.