Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-9 May 2022
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(t) CHINA--FOREIGN BANKS. Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. 10 Dollars, 1922. P-S317s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
(S/M#Y13). Printed by TDLR. Specimen. Chefoo. At the time of cataloging, PMG has encapsulated just four examples of this Specimen variety, with this example being the second finest graded by their service. At left on the obverse is a woman making lace, with arms found at top center. The reverse of the note depicts the two bank buildings, with intricate lathe work comprising the border design. The back is printed in dark gray-purple ink, while the front displays purple, green and yellow coloring. Red specimen overprint is diagonally across the face, with black solid zero serial numbers. Scarcely encountered or offered in public auctions, and collectors will vie at the opportunity to own this treasure. PMG Pop 1/1 Finer.
Estimate: $4500 - $6500
(S/M#Y13). Printed by TDLR. Specimen. Chefoo. At the time of cataloging, PMG has encapsulated just four examples of this Specimen variety, with this example being the second finest graded by their service. At left on the obverse is a woman making lace, with arms found at top center. The reverse of the note depicts the two bank buildings, with intricate lathe work comprising the border design. The back is printed in dark gray-purple ink, while the front displays purple, green and yellow coloring. Red specimen overprint is diagonally across the face, with black solid zero serial numbers. Scarcely encountered or offered in public auctions, and collectors will vie at the opportunity to own this treasure. PMG Pop 1/1 Finer.
Estimate: $4500 - $6500