Cheque - Falmouth Bank Cornwall for £70 Oct 8th 1864 with £3 per centum per annum payable white uniface with allegorical female figures top right and left, the uniface reverse has various penned and stamped transaction and interest payment records
Iraq (5) various denomination Travellers Cheque Remainders mostly average VF or above. All from the Rafidain Bank including a denomination trio with the same imprint 1-67/210 at upper left obverse consisting of 20 Dollars No. A003300672, red on multicolour. 100 Dollars No. D 017072392, brown on multicolour. 200 Dollars No. F 005907664, violet. 100 Dollars No. D 013372942. Together with a possibly contemporary copy 200 Dollars No. 685805, ochre background
Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency Hajj Pilgrim Receipt 1 Riyal Second issue during the reign printed of King Saud Pick 2 AH 1375 (1956) series 10 / 148081, about VF and Scarce. In red on multicolour displaying the Entrance to the Royal Khuzam Palace in Jeddah and the value of the receipt in Arabic, Malawi, Urdu, Persian, Turkish and English on obverse. The reverse brown with undertaking in the Arabic, Turkish, Malawi, Urdu and Persian languages and at the bottom is the Kingdom's Coat of Arms. These receipts used to serve in a similar way as a traveller's cheque for the Muslim Hajj Pilgrims that would usually receive it in advance of the annual Hajj and it could be exchanged in the local banks upon arrival for the predetermined amount. The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia and it is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adults who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey and can support their family during their absence. In Islamic terminology Hajj is a pilgrimage made to Kaab, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca and the rites are performed over five or six days, beginning on the eighth and ending on the thirteenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar
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, French Kingdom 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
GB and World Proof and Mint sets and singles (26) Royal MintSilver Medal 2011 5 oz. Silver Matt Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Sets (4) The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Crown Collection 2002 a 3-coin set comprising Crowns (2) 1953, 1977 and Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC in the wallet of issue, The Queen Elizabeth II Crown Collection 8-coin sets (2) comprising Crowns 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981, and Five Pound Crown 1990, EF to UNC in the wallet of issue, 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill a 2-coin set comprising Crown 1965 and Five Pound Crown 2015 UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, GB One Pound (2) 1983 Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, 2013 England Floral Silver Proof FDC in the 4-coin box with booklet, Alderney One Pound 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2002 Golden Jubilee Proof with coloured bunting on the reverse, Guernsey One Pound 1999 Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones Wedding Silver Proof, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Jersey Two Pounds 1985 MS Beagle Liberation Proof in the brown case of issue, no certificate, MaltaProof Set 1986 (7 coins) FDC in the case of issue with certificate, New Zealand Specimen Set 1968 'Polished standard' nFDC-FDC in the blue box of issue, Canada Proof Sets (2) 1987 (7 coins) and 1988 (7 coins) nFDC to FDC with some toning the 1987 set with no certificate, Canada Mint Set 1980 UNC in the plastic case of issue, Tristan da Cunha a 3-coin set 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds and One Pound Silver Proofs FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, USA Mint Set 1964 (5 coins) UNC in the plastic case of issue, USA Mint Set 1976S Bicentennial a 3-coin set comprising Dollar, Half Dollar and Quarter Dollar UNC in the wallet of issue, Jersey Coin and Stamp Set 1992 comprising One Pound 'The Hebe' to One Penny (7 coins) UNC and two sets of stamps 'Discovery of America' and 'Shipbuilding' issues, UNC in the wallet of issue, UK/USA Mint Set 1997 The United Coin Set, USA set 1997P (5 coins plus medalet) and UK set Two Pounds to One Penny (8 coins) UNC in the wallet of issue, Banknotes (2) Central Bank of Bahamas One Dollar 1992 a joined pair Christopher Columbus - First Landfall F 002657 and F012657 UNC, Russia, Russian Federation Privatization Cheque for 10,000 Rubley (Redemption date 31 Dec.1993) 1992 UNC, plus a small group of Fantasy Ingots (4) UNC
World (248) a collection in an album circa mid 1920's onwards in various grades Fine to UNC comprising many interesting issues and some World War II related currency from Europe, Asia and Africa. Some desirable notes and issues include a Malaya denomination set of the 1941 King George VI portrait issues 1 Cent to 1 Dollar. Hong Kong George VI portrait 10 Cents and 1 Dollars. GermanyFederal Republic 10 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a series 1949 serial number R1097636R American printing without imprint. Italy100 LirePick 39f dated 6th March 1926 (2). Tonga 1970's issues. France10 FrancsPick 73d (Fayette F6.11) 1926 issues. Malta 5 Liri Pick 35a L.1967 (1979) (4) near consecutive some missing numbers. Also includes some German and Austrian Notgeld, GB Postal Orders and cheques and a skit note for 1000 Good Wishes. A very attractive and interesting collection
Palestine, City of Nablus Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas) remainder cheques without counterfoils circa early to mid-1900's (5) all stamped with Palestine stamp duty for 7 Mils and feature 3 emblems at right - The Colonial Bank with the Royal Coat of Arms, The Anglo-Egyptian Bank Ltd with a Sphinx and the National Bank of South Africa Ltd with their monogram. All uniface and VF-GVF, Scarce
Bank of England & Treasury (25) collection in an album in mixed grades comprising Treasury issues (6) including Bradbury (2) Ten Shillings T13.2 Type 2 Six Digit Serial issue 1915 serial number P1/18 059624 and 1 Pound T16 Dot in No. issue 1917 serial number F/52 316685 along with Fisher (4) consisting of 10 Shillings (2) T25 Dot in No. issue 1919 LAST series H/6 579715 Scarce and T30 No. omitted issue 1922 serial number L/9 098585 and 1 Pounds (2) T24 Dot in No. issue 1919 serial number R70 673931 and T31 Dot in No. issue 1923 CONTROL note serial number Z1/38 591956 Scarce. Bank of England issues (17) consisting of PeppiattWhite notes (2) a 5 Pounds B255 Thick Paper Metal thread Scarcer earlier issue dated 30th November 1944 serial number E77 003795 London branch and an Operation BernhardForgery 10 Pounds B242 dated 18th December 1936 serial number K/179 89453. Beale White 5 Pounds B270 Scarcer later dated issue 19th August 1952 serial number Y63 002774. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key (3) including B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 serial number C48 904966 and B280 White Symbol issues 1961 (2) serial numbers K22 542106 & First series H70 687181. Hollom (3) including 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 issues 1963 (2) serial numbers A09 201764 & A13 717477 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B299 issue 1964 FIRST RUN serial number A01 261771. Fforde (4) comprising 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B312 issue 1967 serial number Y81 342627 along with 10 Pounds Lion & Key B316 issues 1967 (3) a consecutive trio serial numbers A48 369328 through A48 369330. Page (4) consisting of 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B324 issues 1971 (2) serial numbers 75E 771785 & FIRST series 39C 149102 along with 10 pounds Lion & Key 1971 issues (2) consisting of a B327Replacement issue serial number M07 822804 along with B326 serial number B17 851613. The group accompanied by a Barclays Bank Limited Hereford. cheque for 18 Pounds and 5 Shillings dated 11th July 1923 number 30/C 04380 and a Postal Order for 3 Shillings to pay R. Haylett and signed Richard Haylett number D7/71 483638
Toy Cheques & Money (45) in mixed grades including Cheques London circa 1800's Miss. rs M & J. Nenton (31) includes some unfilled, partially and completely filled in. Along with Toy Money - Toy & Juvenile Bank 1817 (14) including 10 Pounds dated 15th November 1817 London with promissory text to pay Mr J. Nenton (4) and 5 Pounds dated 15th November 1817 London with promissory text to pay Mr J. Nenton (10), both denominations featuring an Allegorical Bust of Hermes & the Caduceus staff at upper left believed to be the symbol of Commerce. Scarce
World (387) a mixed lot of notes, Specimen Travellers Cheques, Cheques and Postal orders, Confederate States Contemporary Copies also known as Bubble Gum notes and promotional leaflets from various European countries regarding the introduction of the Euro. Some notes include China 1 Jiao Pick 881 (100), Egypt 50 PiastresPick 62 (100), Japanese Occupation Currency (50) including Malaya 1 Dollar Pick M5c (20) and Philippines10 PesosPick 111 (30). Germany & Austria (55) including Notgeld & Regional notes and many inflation issues. Specimen Travellers Cheques in presentation folders including Australian Thomas Cook & Son Limited, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Fuji Bank, Banque Nationale De Paris, Amro Bank, Amsterdam - Rotterdam Bank N.V. Also includes Yesterdays Money presentation pack displaying Boy's own paper accompanied by a Sixpence 1958 coin also a Money of the World presentation folder including a Peru100 Intis note along with a Silver 1969 D Kennedy Half Dollar.
Asia (207) a large collection in an album in mixed grades up to about UNC - UNC. Includes an assortment of China issues with a variety of high denominations. Includes Taiwan issues, a variety of Provincial Banks certain ones include The Farmers Bank of China, Kwangtung Provincial Bank and Provincial Bank of Hunan, also The Central Bank of China Gold Customs Units up to 50 Gold Customs units and other banks include The Central Bank of China with issues from different printers, Bank of China, The Central Reserve Bank of China and Bank of Communications. Along with Hong Kong issues from various banks such as The Chartered Bank, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China also includes an assortment of Government of Hong Kong QE2 issues and a Hong Kong Bank specimen Travellers Cheque $1000. Also Korea North & South (28) a collection of modern to early issues notes includes notes such as South Korea 10 hwan Pick 16 EF - about UNC, 1000 Won Pick 10a EF - about UNC and 1 Won Purple Pick 116 UNC. Other countries include Tibet(2), Mongolia(23) and Kyrgyzstan (5)
Bolivia (105) a collection in album pages in mostly high grades some in about UNC - UNC includes some scarcer earlier issues, a denomination set of 3 Banco Central de Bolivia Cheque de Garencia issues, also includes a El Banco Potosi 1 Boliviano Pick S231 dated 1st January 1894
World (80) an interesting collection in an album mostly high grades a lot in UNC comprises Cheques (5) all issued some of which include Glyn Mills & Co. (2) , Bank of England Liverpool, Scottish Widows Fund, Westminster Bank Ltd. De la Rue test notes including Die test notes, Currency Test notes such as J Austen 100 series JA123456, IBNS Annual Congress (1988,1991,1994,1995 (2),1996), IBNS 40th Anniversary 2001 series FB 030000 , Euro 1998 small notes with overprint Specimen in red 5 to 500 Euros, NGZ Set of test notes, Siemens Nixdorf notes and a Russia, De La RueGiori test note circa 1970-80, Pushkin portrait on face, an obverse uniface proof for a 10 (ruble) denomination (complete notes have the Queen of Spades on the reverse). Also a Disney Set comprising 1 Dollar Mickey Mouse series 1990 number A00678441A, 5 Dollars Goofey in a purple toxedo series 1997 number D00041337A and 10 Dollars Simba series 1997 number D00062973A. India Bank of Boroda Travelers SPECIMEN cheques some of which in the official folders of issue No.4, No.5 (2) & No.6 . Also a TC/82B 000000 set including 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000 Rupee and a TC/83 FA 000000 set 100, 250, 500, 1000 Rupee. Along with regular issues and SPECIMEN notes from around the world including Thailand 60 BahtPick 93 Kings 60th Birthday Commemorative issue (2), an assortment of Russia & Bulgaria notes some of which include 5000 Rubles Pick S419 and 10000 Rubles Pick S425, Biafra 1 Pound, Cuba Specimen 1 Peso 1968, Dominican Republic 10 Peso Oro Specimen 2001, Quatar 1 Riyal, Czechoslovakia 1000 Specimen 1934 perforated SPECIMEN at top and a Mauritius Specimen Set 5, 10, 25 and 50 RupeesPick CS1 10th Nov 1978 all with the Maltese cross prefix in the serial and numbered 001837 comes with the original envelope of issue and certificate of authenticity
World around 47 notes mostly Russia high grade Empire issues early 1900's includes Ukraine & Crimea - Odessa 1917 Exchange Notes 25 Rubles Pick S337 and 3 Rubles Pick S334. SOUTH RUSSIA - High Command of the Armed Forces 10000 Rubles 1919 Pick S425a (2). Along with USAConfederate State issues some of which imitations and Bank Cheques. Prisoners of War 10 Francs stamped "Prisoner of war camp No.225". Germany 1923 Bielefeld SILK NOTGELD 500 Mark. Bank of EnglandOne Pounds Somerset (2) prefix DS83 and DS72. And Chine 1920s Confucius 'Strings of Cash' Red and black Confucius in red at top seal on reverse measueres around 25.7 cm in height and 6.9 cm in width.
Books (6) 20th Century Scottish Banknotes (Volume 1) by James Douglas 1984, a Library edition signed by the author number 25 of 500. Paper Money of Ireland by Bob Blake and Jonathan Callaway 2009 First edition. A British Collector's Guide to British Cheques by David Shaw 1986. British Military Authority Occupation Currency 1942-1956 Europe and North Africa by T.F.A.van Elmpt 2003. British Armed Forces Special Vouchers by T.F.A.van Elmpt 1994. Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency by Mars Numismatic Company, all in very good second-hand condition
A collection of Cheques most of which Travellers Cheques Specimens, variety of denominations includes high denominations and denomination sets (107) comprising a Bank of England Public Revenue for The Commissioners of Customs & Excise and others such as The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Thomas Cook in the original folder, Standard Chartered Bank Limited, Lloyds Bank Limited, Barclays Bank Limited, First National City Bank, Thomas Cook Travellers Cheques, American Express Company New York, Credit Industriel et Commercial, District Bank limited, State Bank of IndiaCalcutta & Bombay, The Punjab National Bank and Westminster Bank Limited £20 Pink attached to a letter from The Westminster Bank Limited dated January, 1954
World (198), in 3 albums with slipcases, general collection of world banknotes plus a few postal orders and cheques, many African issues noted, mixed grades, many Uncirculated, viewing recommended
Australia Scrip Certificates (16) The Extended Crown Cross Reef Quartz MiningCompany Limited, Stawell Capital £20,000 (3), The Extended Crown Cross Reef Quartz Mining Company Limited, Stawell, Victoria, Capital £40,000 (4), Victoria Scrip Certificate, The West Scotchman's No.2 Quartz Mining Company Limited (2), The Lorne Quartz Mining Company Limited, Stawell, Victoria (2), 7,8 and 9 North Scotchman's Quartz Mining Company Limited, Stawell, Victoria (2), The Mainstay Quartz Mining Company Limited, Stawell, Victoria (2) , Parkins Reef Quartz Mining Association, Parkins Reef Tarrangower, VF, along with Australia (3), very early date old cheques, 1830, 1837 & 1839, including Hobart Town branch, various conditions, need viewing
Cheques (approx 200), world selection, many large size, the majority French, some Chinese Banking Corporation, Hong Kong, Thailand, an interesting assortment
World (21), small collection with interesting notes some in high grade, Malta Banco di Malta 20 lire Sterline dated 18xx, an unissued remainder, (PickS163), usual holes to left, about Uncirculated, South Africa Barry & Nephews 5 Pounds unissued remainder, Swellendam branch dated 185x, vignette of cattle wagon at centre, Uncirculated, South Africa Montagu Bank, Cape of Good Hope 5 Pounds dated 18xx, unsigned remainder series No.1456, (PickS231r), usual holes to left, Uncirculated, Malta Government 1 Pound (Law 1949) issued in 1951, series A/21 058885, King George VI portrait at right, (Pick22a), Uncirculated, USA the Sussex Bank New Jersey50 Dollars dated 18xx, unsigned remainder, Uncirculated, Saudi Arabia (6) 1 - 100 Riyals 1980's, generally VF, Scotland (4) face value £21, Bank of England 10 Shillings (2) Peppiatt mauve WW2 issue, one aVF the other aUncirculated, plus a small booklet of Travellers Cheques (4), Martins Bank Limited, 5 Pounds, 10 Pounds (2) and 50 Pounds
William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF
South America (60) in an album, Bolivia (44) date range 1911 to 1962, Colombia (13) date range 1893 to 1973, Ecuador (3) remainders dated 1920, plus 3 x cheques, mixed grades
Italy (50), collection of banknotes, mini-cheques and coupons, including Italian Monetary Certificate dated 1854, scarce Falck steelworks canteen coupon for 1 Lire, various banknotes from 5 Lire to 10,000 Lire some duplication, in mixed grades
World & British bank cheques (800+), most modern UK, some older 19th Century noted, a large cheque book with some unused cheques Parr's Bank Limited, Charing Cross Branch, a few postal orders & lottery tickets, some other general bankingephemera, needs viewing
World & British bank cheques (245), many modern, some older 19th Century noted, some large unused cheques including Hong Kong & China, a few travellers cheques, postal orders, lottery tickets, many interesting items, needs viewing
South Africa Green Point Track "Good Fors" (4) issued 1900 for 1st concentration camp during Boer War, 1 shilling, 2 shillings, 5 shillings mauve and 5 shillings purple, original watermarked remainders, about UNC to UNC, also a set of 4 De Beers Consolidated Mines Cape Coast Office coupons, 4 cents Bread coupons (2) & 5 cents milk coupons (2), about Uncirculated, plus an early unissued cheque from the Standard Bank of British South Africa Limited complete with counterfoil dated 188x, good EF an interesting and unusual collection of South African ephemera
Cheques (88), an assorted selection of British cheques, interest notes and one part used cheque book from Bangladesh, English (11), Scottish (44), Irish (29), interest notes (3) and cheque book with 10 unused cheques remaining Comilla Union Bank Bangladesh, some early 19th Century dates seen, interesting lot needs viewing
Sir Winston Churchill Centenary of his Birth 1974 a 4-medal set in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Four different obverse portraits, paired with Reverses of 10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers, and Chartwell Manor respectively, each piece over 32 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals in base metal (14) all boxed or in slide cases EF to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (15) UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Cook Islands 2010 One Dollar and commemorative stamp UNC as issued, GB Crowns 1977 (12) UNC
Cheques (2), dated 1854 for Cognac Brandy, Coates & Co., complete with hand written receipt from Premont Plauchet, Angoeleme, very old piece of banking history
British bank cheques (c.180) nearly all different ranging from mid-1800s to modern, many interesting banks from all areas, a few older travellers cheques included, needs viewing
India group of Hundis and local issues (40+) some portrait types including some with Queen Victoria revenue stamps also China silk note, and various ephemera including a Yokohama unissued bank cheque dated 1936 for Soerabaya (Surabaya) in Netherlands Indies, an interesting lot
English Provincial Bank cheques and bills of exchange (6) all 19th century proofs for Brosely Bank (3), Bridgnorth Bank, Ludlow and Tenbury Bank & Shrewsbury & Welsh Pool Bank, mount marks, stains, some edge damage etc., an interesting group, EF or better
Cheques, British banks, (21) including Messrs Hammerleys & Co. 1836, Mesrs Ladbrokes, Kingscote & Gillman 1836 (this scarce). Some unused, generally VF or better. (21)
Cheques (42), all used, assorted British banks including a scarce Bassett Son & Harris Bankers Dunstable 1894, a good mix, along with a further group (19) of assorted British including Messrs Morlands & Co. London 182-, and a few world banks including Barclays Bank D.C.O. Cairo, a good selection of unused cheques. EF.
British and world cheques and ephemera (approximately 60) dates range from 1850s to 1980s, mostly English cheques but also various Travellers cheques including Thomas Cook Specimens in folder
World group (9) includes Ethiopia $1 1945 VG and a Warner Brothers cheque made out to Nicholas Worth, possibly for film City Heat starring Clint Eastwood & Burt Reynolds
A collection mostly GB including Treasury, two WhiteFive Pounds 1947 and 1950 these in high grades others ranging from Catterns Pounds to Bailey Twenties and with an O'Brien Pound serial H63L 000026 along with some World issues these include Falkland Islands One Pound 1974 in high grade and two cheques June 1940 Barclays Bank North Street Brighton
GB (24) includes Five PoundsBeale 27 April 1949 N21 075156 Fine with a couple of small pinholes, and World (over 400) a collection of Paper Money in 3 albums, Postal Orders (1 album), and Cheques (1 small album) a varied group, in mixed grades
GB and World a mixed lot includes coins, mostly base metal issues, GB and World Paper money from circulation, and some bonds and cheques, in mixed grades (total weight over 14 Kilos)
World group (c.110) a good mix with some better KGVIBurma issues, a Dublincheque dated 1844, USA test note and a nice high grade group of Germany 1910 to 1945, rest are average Fine to VF but many better
Warwick & Warwickshire Bank book for the Greenway, Smith & Greenways Bankruptcy Record of Proceedings, contains pasted newspaper clippings from the 1880s relating to the bankrupt bank and owners, a few loose cheques in cheque book with stubs, used condition
English & Scottish bank cheques (81) dates range from late 1800s to 1970s, some duplication but most are different, also 2 USA cheques, a mixture of issued and unused some with counterfoils still attached
China in three album pages silver and bronze, from circulation some with a green tone from lengthy storage in vinyl, along with Cheque The Eastern Bank LTD Mosul 5th April 1923 VF
Great Britain, Exchequer Tally Receipt 1833, "a receipt for conscience money" made out to Edward Bates, secretary to the Board of Taxes. Light stains VF.
Cheques (100) British and World Bank issues, most used (40) Together with Barclays Bank Ltd., London and Provincial Bank, Kings Lynne used cheques (60). Generally good condition (100).
Australia, Tasmaniacheques (59), mainly National Bank of Tasmania from 1880's to 1920's, many printed with Tasmanian companies. Multiples of some types. Overall good used condition
World accumulation in box (c.1230) Germanynotgeld (465) small and large size, Germany (290) includes AMC, 1903 to 1940s, mostly inflationary period, Italy (365) includes some earlier types and AMC but mostly modern pre-Euro period, bank cheques & ephemera (c.107) mostly GB and Thailand cheques, promotional notes and some assorted car tax discs (11), a large lot with much duplication, needs viewing
British Bank cheques and bank related ephemera (64) mostly English cheques from 1830s to 1920s, some later, plus some Scotland & Ireland, some duplication, a good mix needs viewing
Australia, Tasmaniacheques (32), mainly National Bank of Tasmania from 1880's to 1920's, many printed with Tasmanian companies. Overall good used condition
British Bank cheque, Bank of British West Africa Limited, London branch for the Gold Coast Cocoa Marketing Board to pay the Crown Agents for the Colonies/Gold Coast Government to the value of £5,250,000, dated 2nd November 1951, perforated PAID 12-11-1951, small hole & pinholes, good Fine
Russia bills of Exchange (3) issued Petrograd 1917, one for Russian Bank for foreign trade payable at Bank of Liverpool and the other two for the Azoff-Don Commercial Bank payable at the National Bank, London plus a bank cover for 1000 rubles with a large wax seal, cheques have some wear, VF or better
Box of old bank cheques and solicitors ephemera, mostly 19th century but some 20th century, majority are English cheques (70+) with some duplication, also Scotland and some foreign including Palestine Mercantile Bank Ltd issued in Haifa, viewing recommended
Cheques & finance documents (14), Prescott, Dimsdale, Cave & Tugwell & Co. Ltd, used cheques, c 1894 (9), Bombay Bills of Exchange 1871 (2), Phoenix & Sun Fire Insurance policies 1879 & 1905 (2), hand written letter from the Secretary of The National Bank of Scotland to Perkins & Heath re. engraving banknotes, 1825. (14).
Scotland, Specimencheques (3) from The Union Bank of Scotland for Coatbridge, Glasgow and Paisley dated 18--, printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co. London. VF
Ireland & USA issued bank cheques (17) includes Northern Banking Company issued Belfast 1864, various duplicated Bank of Ireland issued Dundalk 1920s to 1950s, a Belfast receipt dated 1913, mostly VF or better
English cheques and related ephemera (43) a good range with some duplication from 1860s to 1960s include Backhouse, Coutts, many still with counterfoil, Specials, needs viewing, mixed grades
page=Pastresults&searchterm=Ireland&category=2&searchtype=1" rel="tag">Ireland (4) Five Pounds Lavery Pick 65b, One Pound Lavery (2) Pick 64a (2), Ten ShillingsPick 63, GB Ten Shillings Peppiatt 52L 302678 B256, Certificate for Post War credit 1945-1946 , wartime era cheques (2), plus India (2) in mixed lower grades, also a copy of the Nottingham Evening Post dated December 10 1936 the front page headline 'FEARS OF KING'S ABDICATION'
Churchill and related, Death of Churchill 1965 (2) 56mm and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104a and 2104b UNC in the Spink boxes, one with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 Obverse Full facing portrait Reverse V for Victory-sign, 56mm and 39mm in silver, boxed with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 51mm diameter in bronze, in the red box of issue, Churchill Centenary of Birth 1974 a 4-piece set in 39mm diameter silver by Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd., each medal depicting residences of Churchill (10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers House and Chartwell Manor) UNC toned in the box of issue
Scotland, SpecimenCheques 1800's (6), The Union Bank of Scotland, branches include Castle Douglas, Coatbridge, Maybole, Paisley, Tradeston & Trongate. Printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. London. Some stained
USA5 cents 1863 and 10 cents 1863 fractionals, ABNC printers proof with woman's portrait on obverse, cheques date 1875 and 1882 plus a letter dated 1900 referring to GB bank cheques
World with many pre-1945 (495) includes Germany, Greece, Russia, Austria and a few cheques, also with some larger types included, in mixed circulated grades
Bank of England and world group (18) plus assorted 19th Century USA cheques (13) includes face value GB £23 mostly high grade earlier Page £1s and Gill £5 (2), also includes a US probate document dated 1867
USA5 cents 1863 and 10 cents 1863 fractionals, ABNC printers proof with woman's portrait on obverse, cheques date 1875 and 1882 plus a letter dated 1900 referring to GB bank cheques
Specimen Sight Bills East Cornwall Bank Liskeard (Robins. Foster, Coode and Bolithos) 18xx (1829 -1846) Outing 1195 (2 pieces) Fine - VF along with a North Cornwall Bank cheque 26 January 1813 VG
Bank of England accumulation (65) face value £171, ranges from Mahon £1 to Lowther £20 includes Catterns £1, Peppiatt blue £1 (4) EF & unthreaded £1 S05A GEF, O'Brien £1 A01N experimental, inked numbers Fine plus many other also some Armed Forces and old cheques
Cheques, sight notes, etc (25) dates range from 1825 to 1890, mostly private issues, includes Kirby Thure (Thore), Lima Peru, Montevideo Uruguay, London, New York and Oriental Bank Corporation, needs viewing
Great Britain, Co-Operative Wholesale Society Ltd Bankers Traveller's cheque's, 5 SPECIMEN cheques pasted in folder dated September 1965. Co-operative Bank Traveller's cheque's, 5 SPECIMEN cheques pasted in folder dated January 1970 About EF.
Charles James Fox 1800 by J.G.Hancock struck by P.K., bronze, 53mm, obv. bust right, rev, "with learning eloquence and zeal he maintains the rights of a free and loyal people", Text possibly refers to Fox's opposition to the proposed union with Ireland (Eimer 915) EF, William Pitt the Elder First Lord of the Treasury 1799 53mm diameter in copper Eimer 912 Obverse bust left draped WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783 Reverse WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40 in a wreath by J.G.Hancock EF
Printers promotional and test notes in folder, quantity, includes Bradbury Wilkinson, Giori, French echantillon plus various issues from Antarctica, Jason Islands, cheques, etc., viewing well recommended
Hedjaz, The Arabian National Bank of Hedjaz bank cheques (2) dated 1926 & 1929 in Arabic, one for Prince Habib Pacia Lottfalah & the other Prince Michel Lottfallah, punch cancelled, EF, historical interest and scarce
USA $1 dated 1899 Pick338c and 1923 Pick189 (4) all VG to Fine plus USA bank cheques (15) 1920s to 1990s many relating to soda companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7 UP etc, average EF or better
Tokens (10) includes John Wilkinson Halfpenny 1791, London & Newcastle Tea Co. 1876 (Kirkgate, Glasgow & Sunderland), The Emperor Alexander, Peace1814, Princess Charlotte, Paris Maison de Confiance, and Railway Pay cheques (3). Generally VF or better. (10)
A mixed group including Scottish, Irish and Guernsey in high grdaes, Bank of England £5 and £10 Page and Somerset, some experimental fantasy issues and cheques, Bank of Scotland £5 1958, and some collectors series with coins attached (lot)
William Pitt the Elder First Lord of the Treasury 1799 53mm diameter in copper Eimer 912 Obverse bust left draped WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783 Reverse WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40 in a wreath by J.G.Hancock EF
World accumulation (166) includes China $1 1938 PickJ55 Fine, Italian cheque 1943 Bari, various Irish sweepstake tickets, older CeylonKGVI, average Fine or better
Assignment of an annuity of £50 per annumfor 99 years, purchased in 1707 by payment into the Exchequer Receipt, dated 1708. Few worm holes otherwise VF. (1).
Great Britain, Cheque Bank Ltd., guarantee obligation for £100, 1889, ornate design, large format, black & green, UK revenue stamp, with coupons, stamped cancelled, VF. (1).
Italy100 Lire 7 August 1943 P59 VG with small edge tears, 100 Lire 25 Maggio 1940 P55 Good, 50 Lire 1943 P64 (2) Good - nF, 50 Lire P66 (2) VG - Fine plus 50 Lire cheque La Banca Commerciale Italiana 2 Oct 1944 Near Fine
Banknotes and One Bond, Louisiana Five Dollars Bond, France Assignnat 5 Livres, Russia 500 Roubles 1912 (23, some consecutive numbers), Travellers Cheques First National City Bank 50, 20, 10 and 5 DollarsSpecimens in mixed grades
Scotland, SPECIMEN Travellers Cheques (7) Bank of Scotland 1959 & 1962 (facsimiles), National Bank of Scotland folder 1955 with specimen & facsimile trav. chq's., letters of credit and specimen signatures, National Commercial Bank of Scotland £50 1963 (facsimile), Royal Bank of Scotland £2, £5, & £10 1947. All with official bank correspondence.
World, SPECIMEN Travellers Cheques (9) DenmarkDanske Bank (3 trav. chqs.) France Nat. Bank of Paris (4 trav. chqs.) 1979, ItalyNetherlands Amro Bank (3 trav. Chqs.) 1972 & Banca Commerciale (4 trav. chqs.) 1978, Norway Christiania Bank 1969, SwitzerlandUnion Bank (4 trav. Chqs.) 1970 & Swiss Cantonal Bank (4 trav. chqs) 1970, USA Thomas Cook $1000 1979 & National City Bank of New York 1949. All with official bank correspondence.
USASPECIMEN Travellers Cheques, Bank of America 1957 & 1966, Citicorp £50, Mellon National Bank 1931, National City Bank of New York $20 1949, Republic National Bank of Dallas. Together with an American Express "General Financial Circular" with specimen travellers cheques, money orders & letters of credit from 1946. All with official bank correspondence.
Canada, SPECIMEN Money Orders (10), Royal Bank of Canada 1950 (5) & 1971, Canadian Pacific Express Co. 1963 & Travellers Cheques 1953, Canadian National Railway Co. Money Order 1958 & Cheque 1935. All with official bank correspondence. EF.
Great Britain SPECIMEN Travellers Cheques (7) Barclays Bank 1954 (facsimiles), Hambros Bank 1969, Martins Bank 1961, National & Grindlays Bank (facsimiles), National Provincial Bank 1962, (facsimiles), N.M.Rothschild & Sons 1966, Westminster Bank 1954. All with official bank correspondence.
Great Britain, Barclays Bank SPECIMEN Travellers Cheques (6) £2-£50 (facsimiles) 1963, £2, £5 & £10 (facsimiles) 1949, £20 (facsimile) 1954, £50 (facsimle) 1960, Barclays Bank D.C.O. £50 1960. All with official bank correspondence.
Great Britain, Annuity Payment 1682, hand written on paper. Instruction from Jane Berkeley to Sir Thomas Vernon, teller of the Exchequer receipt, to pay £100 (half years annuity of £200) due 25th March 1676 to Mrs Katherine Crofts; 29th Aug. 1682.
William Pitt 1799 in copper 53mm by J.G Hancock Eimer 912, BHM 470 Obv. WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783 Rev. WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING/ 1799 AGED 40 within a wreath Toned UNC
British bank Cheques (50)including Barclay's kings Lynn and 3 unused cheques: one from Stuckey's Bank Clevedon & two from Wilts & Dorset Banking Corp. Clevedon
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