Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note London branch dated 28 April 1945 the date on which Benitto Mussolini was executed Serial no. J05 045963, VF or better with signs of slight creasing through the centre of the note with staining on the reverse bottom right hand corner from mount and stamped with numbers 2201 in top left in line with vignette otherwise a well presented and clear note. an example of a Military Payment Note printed on the heavier Thick Paper with incorporation of Metal thread with new prefix numbering system showing five figures in the watermark instead of the previous four. Few examples in grade EF or higher have appeared with us in the present year.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241b BRISTOL branch issue dated 1st April 1935 serial number T/179 44540, a presentable and well-preserved VF with a minor inked signature at lower right reverse and an Exceptionally Rare note . In fact we have only offered 1 example in December 2019 in good Fine again with a small inked annotation that realised £2000. Also historically this is an example of the last ever branch issued notes as at the outbreak of World War II all branches ceased issuing notes. Issuing became centralized in the main office in London and the branches only served as distribution centres.
Ten Pounds Peppiatt Pre-war First Period Unthreaded White Note B242a BIRMINGHAM branch issue dated 28th February 1938 serial number 174/V 78281, an excellent and Scarce branch issue and well preserved example approaching EF with very minor signs of wear and an original Bank's stamp on reverse at upper right corner with an inked/pencilled numeral possibly for accounting purposes. These branch issues are always Rare and very sought after and this example is very desirable bearing a date just a year before the issue of notes by the Bank's Branches was discontinued in 1939. Branches other than the main London branch started issuing in 1826 and as mentioned discontinued in 1939, after which they served as just distribution centres. These white 10 Pound notes were the last of the white examples for the denomination but the last of the 10 pounds until 1964 when the denomination was re-introduced again in the form of the Series C Brown Lion & Key issues of Hollom.
One Hundred Pounds Peppiatt First Period White Note B245 Unthreaded issue dated 18th June 1938 serial number 59/O 45716 LONDON branch issue, GVF - about EF damped liquid staining otherwise very well preserved and an Exceptionally Rare high denomination genuine early Pre-war Bank of England issue. These high denomination Britannia medallion White notes were rarely seen by the public, if at all, and they were mostly used for inner bank transactions at the time. Highly sought after and rarely seen in modern days, especially in a well preserved state, these notes have a very limited number of survivors left and are a fabulous addition to any fine British collection.
Twenty Pounds PeppiattWhite note B243 LONDON branch issue dated 20th July 1936 serial number 52/M 30586, a presentable VF with a set of Pinholes at Britannia medallion and a tiny edge nick at upper centre left with piece of paper still attached and a Rare higher denomination, highly sought after.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a an early dated 24th May 41511 with the 2 digit over letter fractional prefix serial number 50/H 41511 LONDON branch issue in presentable VF and Exceptionally Scarce note now a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 12th May 1932 serial number 203/J 46413 LONDON branch issue, a fresh and presentable pressed GVF and a fabulous early example, well kept over the ages and appears EF-about UNC at first glance
Five Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209a dated 1st June 1922 serial number D/25 48126 LONDON branch issue a pleasing GVF - EF and an Exceptionally Scarce note now almost a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a a later dated 16th September 1924 with the 3 digit over letter fractional prefix serial number 019/E 96354 LONDON branch issue in presentable good Fine or better very minor age and handling related wear , nearly a century old and Exceptionally Scarce. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075861, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling. For a consecutively numbered note to this please see next lot
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075954, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 30th June 1952 serial number Y20 052976, a pleasing high grade example about UNC - UNC
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075862, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling. For a consecutively numbered note to this please see previous lot
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075877, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075974, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 9th September 1944 serial number E07 078718, VF various bank and hand stamps - 2 on face one of which a date "Feb 22 1946", 2 inked numerals on face. The reverse an inked signature Mr/Mrs James and pencilled signature A. Sargeson and 2 hand stamps from Manchester stores - The Great Universal Stores Limited and the Montague Burton Ltd, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester a clothes shop established by Sir Montague Maurice Burton and still operating to this day under Burton Menswear London
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241 LONDON branch issue dated 22nd January 1944 and serial number D/179 62506, and an Exceptionally high grade example about UNC slightly wrinkled at places around edges, perhaps from indirect moisture or air humidity.
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th October 1955 serial number B03A 009604, presentable VF or slightly better minor edge nick at lower right and a clear glue repaired 11mm tear at upper centre
Cardiff Bank, Glamorganshire 1 Guinea dated 11th March 1819 No. R325 For Wood, Wood & Co. manuscript signed John Wood and Entered with initials that best judged appear to be N.J. or N.T. (Outing 418c), a pleasing and quite presentable VF with few minor pinholes and a minor inner split to left centre body expected for the notes age, however a very well kept example and an Exceptionally Rare denomination. In fact, from research over the internet there seem to be none offered in recent times and the only example that appears is currently displayed in the British Museum Collection in what appears from the pictures to be an inferior grade to this example. Uniface in black & white printed by engraver and printer Henry Mutlow, with imprint Mutlow fc. Ridflow Co. London and displaying a Cardiff Castle vignette to centre left. Henry Mutlow, engraver to the King, was born around 1756 and mostly engraved maps and banknotes beginning his career with an apprenticeship to William Darling. The note displays very clear characteristics as an embossed Revenue Stamp for 5 Pence, a red diagonal First Dividend stamp on face and a bankruptcy exhibition stamp dated Oct 22nd 1823 on reverse with a manuscript inked signature along with an inked numeral to right. A unique chance for any British Provincial banknote collector to acquire this fabulous example
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated on the US Independence day 4th July 1945 serial number J 62 065963, good Fine - about VF small edge nicks at folds and an inked name in large and bold letters on reverse
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 7th March 1952 serial number X22 011451, GVF and pleasing. For a consecutively numbered note to this see next lot
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 14th November 1950 serial number T10 089165, VF pressed and washed with watermark thinned at right resulting in a minor inner split but a presentable note
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 7th March 1952 serial number X22 011450, GVF and pleasing. For a consecutively numbered note to this see previous lot
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 26th September 1944 and an interesting "declining" serial number E21 055054, a presentable VF with 2 signed pencilled names on reverse in large letters and a small pencilled numeral 25 also on reverse
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 25th October 1945 serial number K60 000893, VF previously displayed in a frame or similar as most noticeable by toning of paper from sunlight and lightly trimmed at right edge with also an inked number on reverse, but no observable mounting points (glue or similar)
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 29th January 1951 serial number T74 068542, VF lightly pressed and presentable note
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 6th September 1950 an interesting "declining" serial number S50 056055, VF a very tiny Pinhole at upper left
York City & County Banking Company 5 Pounds Unissued Remainder circa 1830-80's No. D2693 (Outing 2456d) printed by Perkins & Bacon, London Patented Hardened Steel plates, a pleasing GVF - EF for type with some foxing and the note out of a frame with visible mounting points on the corners but not glued or similar, the frame had small plastic insert points for each corner of the note to be inserted in which protected the paper from foxing up at these spots. Being Rare and in high grade makes this note a fabulous example of the early provincial issues
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 27th September 1945 serial number K36 077343, VF lightly pressed with visible signs of wear and handling
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 6th October 1944 serial number E30 072813, VF faint pencilled numeral at upper right on face and an inked numeral on reverse
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 11th October 1950 serial number S80 023773, presentable VF or very slightly better
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 21st October 1955 serial number B11A 063026, VF - GVF with a glue repaired 52mm tear in the right margin but not affecting design and a inked numeral on reverse
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 1st January 1952 serial number W64 084923, VF or slightly better multiple pinholes to upper centre left body of the note and minor faint pencilled W in upper right
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 25th May 1949 serial number N45 053689, presentable VF with an inked signature on reverse W S Wilkes and a handstamp at upper right
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 14th May 1947 serial number M17 063651, good Fine - about VF pencilled numerals and a hand stamp on face
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 13th October 1950 serial number S82 097280, VF stained with minor thinning and a tape repair at the place of thinning
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 21st September 1949 serial number O48 011901, presentable VF pressed with 2 inked signatures on reverse Kemp at left and R. Best at right
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 16th December 1955 serial number B59A 008680, VF previously mounted with 6 glue residue mounting points on reverse
England (4) consisting of a ProvincialStamford, Spalding & Boston Banking Company Limited 5 Pounds dated 18th October 1899 No. L4330, signature cut-cancelled (Outing 2036f; Grant 5636C), VG with a 4mm oblong centre hole, bank stamps on reverse and still presentable. The note comes with a descriptive short historical background printout. Along with a Wales - Cwmni y Ddafad Ddu Cymreig, 'Black Sheep/Bull Bank' SPECIMEN 5 Swllt (Shillings) Menai bridge type with 3 feathers at Fleur de Lis top left and overprint ENGHRAIFFT (translated from Welsh meaning Example) in blue to lower left and serial number 990953, UNC. Also included in the lot are a Bradbury Wilkinson Promotional Test note in main blue and multicolour value of 100 portrait of King Charles I at right and uniface, along with a display cardboard postage stamp sheet - Her Majesty's stamps from The Stamp Show 2000, Earls Court, London.
BirminghamLabour Exchange, Robert Owen 10 Hours notes dated 22nd July 1833 unissued remainders Outing 3010k (4) all about EF or better and with Forward Trading Company, 143a Stratford Road Birmingham overprint dated 191x on reverse. Imprint of Vizetelly, Branston & Co. Fleet Street, London. Black and grey with vignette of Beehive ("Industry") at upper left and balanced scales ("Justice and Equality") at upper right. These notes were used in exchange of produced goods.
East Cornwall Bank, Liskeard 5 Pounds No. A/B 9157 undated circa 1870's SPECIMEN For Robins, Foster, Goode & Bolitho's, punchole cancellation twice at signature area (Outing 1195d; Grant 1680), a Scarce note in GVF with a faint pencilled annotation in the upper left corner and a roughly 8 by 5 centimetre oblong stain to lower centre with minor tears to it. Bearing the Charles Skipper & East London imprint and no watermark can be observed, this note displaying a Coat of Arms to upper left on obverse and an elaborate panel with value and bank title on reverse.
Plymouth Dock Bank, Devonshire 1 Pound dated 1st September 1823 No. D4081 For Thomas Clinton Shiells & Henry Incledon Johns, manuscript signed H. I. Johns (Outing 683c; Grant 2295d), VG - Fine with a few small tears near signature expected for age and the usual inked signatures and annotations on reverse. Imprint reads Silvester sc, Strand, London. Black featuring No. 51 Fore Street with flags at upper left and sailing ship below. The reverse with a large 5 Pence Revenue vignette featuring the Royal Cypher of King George IV, the Royal Arms at centre and denomination.
Norwich Crown Bank & Norfolk & Suffolk Bank, Norwich 5 Pounds dated 12th September 1868 No. A139 For Harvey & Hudson's, manuscript signatures Hudson's and Entered by Samuel Hills (Outing 1606k; Grant 2145c), Fine-VF multiple pinholes in body, a possible spindle hole to upper left and the usual inked signatures/annotations on both obverse and reverse. Black with imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Petch, London and features 2 heraldic shields at upper centre on obverse. The reverse with 4 heraldic shields - one in each quadrant, and crowned emblem at centre with banks name and various town names Watton, Thetford, Diss, Harleston, Bungay and others. Also 2 hand-stamps on reverse, one of which reads Ransom & Co.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 31st October 1922 serial number C/29 86193 LONDON branch issue EF very minor rust and Exceptionally Scarce note now almost a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 9th July 1947 serial number M65 088628 London branch, in a PMG holder and very high graded Choice UNC 64 Pinholes. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London these notes are seldom seen in such high grades
Bank of England 5 Pound White notes (2) comprising a Peppiatt Second Period B255 Thick Paper Metal thread bearing the historical date 6th August 1945 on which the American B-29 bomber dropped the world's first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, serial number J90 069802 and this note in VF or near so. Along with a BealeB270 Thin Paper Metal thread issue dated 28th August 1950 serial number S42 089384 and this note in Fine. Both London branch issues and very collectible
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 31st March 1952 serial number X42 005187 London branch and an original GVF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Shrewsbury and Welshpool Bank 5 Pounds unissued & unsigned remainder circa 1800-80s number 8002 for Beck, Beck & Phillips, (Outing 1958L, Grant 2670), about VF, Shields at upper centre obverse and guilloche panel with large 5 on reverse, printed by Perkins, Bacon & Petch, London Patent Hardened Steel Plate. The lot comes with a circulating Commemorative George V Silver (.500) Crown dated 1935 commemorating the 25th anniversary of accession of King George V KM# 842, Sp# 4048. Obverse uncrowned George V portrait and reverse St. George slaying the dragon, the edge with the Latin inscription "* DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI XXV" (An ornament and a safeguard 25th year of reign)
One Hundred Pounds PeppiattWhite note B245 dated 17th January 1938 serial number 57/O 43992 London issue. Fresh GEF Minor Pinhole at upper left near Britannia medallion and paper slightly wrinkled however a very Rare denomination with not many survivors known
Ten Pounds NairneWhite note B208c World War I dated 16th June 1915 serial number 33/K 24072 LONDON branch issue. Good Fine bank stamps one of which is Barclays bank Limited, Chertsey and manuscript signatures on reverse. A Scarce and very collectable note
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228 dated 8th August 1932 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 243/J 10192 & 243/J 10193, London issues. Both original and relatively crisp GVF or near so and 1 with Minor marginal nick at top left but this not affecting the note's general appearance
Bank of England a collection of Peppiatt, O'Brien, Fforde, Gill, Salmon and Bailey issues mostly 5 Pounds along with a 1 and 20 Pounds (59) all in various grades average VF - GVF some better comprising Peppiatt (2) including a 5 Pounds White note B241 with interesting prefix as Duggleby number in the serial number B/241 00634 dated 5th July 1938 London branch issue along with 1 Pound World War II Emergency issue B249 issue 1940 prefix D09H. O'Brien 5 Pounds Lion & Key 1957 issues including examples of the 2 different varieties and including a few FIRST and LAST series notes and some of the prefixes very low and high near to first run (52) comprising B277&category=1&prm=sr&searchtype=1">B277 Shaded symbol (34) prefixes A02, A05, A17, A26, A32, A42, A64, A65, A90, B05, B16, B21, B27, B31, B36, B37, B46, B58, B82, C39, C45, C59, C65, C97, D06, D15, D20, D22, D28, D45, D83, D90, D92 and E36. Also the B280 White Symbol (18) prefixes H09, H17 (2), H18 (2), H52, H57, H65, H83, J16, J72, J78, J79, K10, K20, K32, K43 (2). Fforde 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B314 issue 1967 prefix 69C. Somerset 5 Pounds QE2 & The Duke of WellingtonB343 L Reverse issue 1980 prefix KZ56. Gill 20 Pounds QE2 & William ShakespeareB355 issue 1988 prefix 75M. And Bailey and Salmon 5 pounds QE2 & Elizabeth Fry (2) B398 issue 2004 prefix LC83 and B407 issue 2012 prefix MA29. An attractive group
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 24th March 1933 serial number 270/J 15743 London branch issue about EF and an Exceptionally Scarce early signature, very sought after by most collectors
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 30th June 1919 serial number 67/H 38855 London branch issue VF - GVF Pinholes, Faint Annotations and an always sought after early signature. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey became the 17th Chief Cashier on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 7th May 1945 serial number J12 081870 LONDON branch about UNC - UNC and rarely seen in this high grade
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 8th August 1932 serial number 243/J 67868 London branch issue. Presentable good Fine and a Scarce early issue
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note B242 and an early pre-war date 17th January 1935 for this type considering issuing started 1st May 1934 and bearing serial number K/142 80151 London branch issue. Fresh and attractive GVF some might say it looks better
Bank of England 5 Pounds London branch White notes (3) in mid grades Fine - VF comprising a Scarcer Sir Ernest Harvey CBE 5 Pounds B209a dated 3rd February 1922 serial number C/69 94593, and interestingly during Sir Harvey's period in office during World War I inflation caused a higher demand for banknotes of which London branch £5 seemed to be readily available. Along with a PeppiattB255 dated 29th September 1945 only weeks after the official end of World War II serial number K38 014511. And a BealeB270 dated 22nd September 1950 serial number S64 027440 and this with a small tape repair on lower centre reverse
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B242 pre-war dated 17th December 1935 series K/160 53221 London branch and a genuine issue, GEF Minor marginal Rust damage not affecting the note's general appearance and Scarce
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 2nd June 1947 serial number M33 066089 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. EF and a very desirable note. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Notes B255 Thick paper Metal threaded (2) both war-time and early dated for this type 21st October 1944 London branch issues with same FIRST series prefix and very close serial numbers E43 036585 & E43 036599. Both presentable and desirable VF - GVF and always keenly sought after
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 24th July 1952 LAST series serial number Y41 080420 London branch GVF - about EF and a scarcer later issue. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th August 1949 serial number 016 021567 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Fresh and crisp about UNC or near so
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 4th October 19565 serial number A95A 094385 London branch. Original and relatively crisp VF
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 3rd February 1947 serial number L31 034636 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Original and relatively crisp VF or slightly better
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 22nd January 1952 serial number W82 013817 London branch EF very Minor Rust but not affecting the design or the general appearance of the note. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th November 1950 serial number T11 035339 London branch about EF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B242 pre-war dated 17th January 1935 serial number K/142 79654 London branch issue Fine or near so and an earlier date for the series
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 21st July 1945 serial number J77 084040 LONDON branch issue. Original and presentable VF Minor Annotations reverse, Bank stamp on obverse
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th November 1955 serial number B42A 009749 London branch. Good Fine - about VF
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 8th September 1956 LAST series D89A 061356 London branch GVF - EF lightly pressed. The obverse with much eye appeal and the print very well kept. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London without imprint
Five Pounds O'Brien White Notes B276 Thin paper Metal thread London branch issues (2) the first dated 17th June 1955 serial number A10A 086260, the second dated 23rd September 1955 serial number A86A 039351. VG and Fine
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 1st May 1947 serial number M06 096910 London branch VF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
One Pounds Green Britannia medallion Peppiatt, Beale & O'Brien issues (9) in various grades VF-GVF and about UNC - UNC comprising Peppiatt B260 issue 1948 serial number B20B 166528. Beale B268 issues 1950 (4) serial numbers Z75B 401721, L73C 737109, C94J 444323 and D72J 697546. O'Brien B273 issues 1955 (4) serial numbers R86J 323666, U43J 011712, D80L 438053 & J69L 998563. An attractive group all with similar Threaded design printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 20th January 1951 serial number T67 070545 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. VF Minor Annotations, Pinholes
One Pound Green CatternsSPECIMENB225s issue 1930 serial number Q00 000000 and red SPECIMEN. overprint in small solid capitals over signature once diagonally. Crowned Britannia medallion at left and value at right on obverse and Bank of England building across top of reverse. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London and watermarked with Helmeted Britannia bust. GEF - About UNC, Pinholes and an Exceptionally Scarce note seldom appearing on the market
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 2nd September 1922 serial number D/70 83254 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
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
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal Threaded Second Period issue dated 7th August 1945 serial number J91 005151 LONDON branch GVF - about EF, Pinholes
Twenty Pounds CatternsWhite note, B230 an dated 20th September 1930 series 43M 75482 LONDON branch issue about UNC - UNC. Exceptionally Rare note and this being a very rare opportunity to acquire this high grade note. Our research could find none offered in this grade in recent times.
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18961 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a consecutive pair both offered in this sale, this with rust stains from storage in a tin, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
Ten Shillings Mahon, B210 Red/Brown issue 1928, a first production run piece series Z01 746952, UNC and very scarce in this high grade, designed collectively by William Keesey and other experts inside and outside the Bank and printed at St. Luke's Works, Old Street, London on banknote paper by Portals Ltd with a watermark of wavy lines and helmeted Britannia facing right, this note is an absolutely brilliant example and quite desirable
Ten Pounds MahonWhite note B216 dated 17th October 1925 series 096L 98871 LONDON branch issue GEF - about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce early date especially in this condition. Our research could find none offered in this grade in recent times
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18960 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a pair of consecutives both offered in this sale, this with rust stains and 1 cm hole in the body, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
Ten Shillings Beale, B266 Red/Brown issue 1950, first run series Z01Z 708661, choice UNC with a very minor ink bleed at bottom left from original printing at St. Luke's Works London otherwise very scarce in this high grade and a marvellous piece
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 26th January 1921 series B22 46936 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade
Ten Pounds CatternsWhite Note B229 dated 19th April 1932 series K106 64199, about UNC - UNC and quite scarce in this high grade, plate-printed at St. Luke's Works, Old Street, London on paper made by Portals Ltd and this being a left sheet note
Ten Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B242 dated 19th March 1938 series L102 60077 LONDON branch issue light rust marks to left on bottom edge GEF - about UNC and Rare
One Pounds Green MahonB212 issue 1928 (2) a consecutive pair first series A25 436523 & A25 436524 both in PMG holders graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality & Choice About UNC 58 EPQ, Exceptional Paper Quality. Printed at St. Luke’s Works Old Street London on banknote paper manufactured by Portals Ltd with a watermark of wavy lines and the helmeted Britannia facing right these notes are Rarely seen in these high grades therefore this being a rare opportunity to acquire some
One Pound Green O'Brien, B273 issued 1955 first run series L64J 420747, choice UNC and very scarce in this high grade showing off the exquisite Britannia design printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Threaded Second Period issues (2) comprising a 14th March 1945 series H66 074580 LONDON branch issue UNC and rare in this condition along with a 12th May 1945 series J17 006270 LONDON branch issue pressed GVF
Ten Shillings MahonB210 Red/Brown issue 1928 (2) comprising FIRST series Z98 924025 GVF and scarce along with series Y75 089191 about EF - EF. Designed collectively by William Keesey and other experts inside and outside the Bank and printed at St. Luke's Works, Old Street, London on banknote paper by Portals Ltd with a watermark of wavy lines and helmeted Britannia facing right
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B255 Thick paper Threaded Second Period issue dated 8th December 1945 series K98 044641 LONDON branch issue light rust mark at bottom left UNC
One Pound Green Beale, B268 issued 1950, last run from the last series L63J 644092, choice UNC with a minor spot in watermark area very scarce in this high grade and very desirable showing off the exquisite Britannia design printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B241 dated 27th March 1937 series A385 34271 LONDON branch issue VF with some dirt spots to right of note and few faint rust spots at top right corner
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B264 Thin paper Threaded Fourth Period issue dated 6th January 1947 series L07 081933 LONDON branch issue with light rust mark along right edge, small pinholes at Britannia medallion GEF
Leicester Bank, LondonFive Pounds dated 20th April 1813 series No. P3 For Bellairs, Welby & Co. and signed by Bellairs, ( Outing 1166b ), pinholes & staining, bankruptcy stamp on reverse, cut & officially rejoined, about VF
The Banking Company 5 dollars sterling promotional note, circa early 1900s, printed by Charles Skipper & East, London, harvesters and windmill vignette at top, UNC and unusual
Five Pounds Mahonwhite note B215 dated 25th July 1927 series 052/H 25295, London issue, (Pick320a), original EF to good EF and scarce in this condition
Five Pounds Catternswhite note B228 (3) dated 8th August 1932, a consecutively numbered run series 243/J 10192 - 243/J 10194, London issue, (Pick328a), one has a tiny edge nick top right, about VF
Five Pounds Catternswhite note B228 dated 8th July 1932, series 229/J 71601, London issue, (Pick328a), two tiny pinholes and one edge nick, pressed Fine
Five Pounds Peppiattwhite note B255 dated 4th December 1945, series K94 019690, London issue, thicker paper issue, (Pick342), light signs of handling, about Uncirculated to Uncirculated
Five Pounds Peppiattwhite note B255 dated 30th August 1945, series K12 045762, London issue, thicker paper issue, (Pick342), some very light dirt on reverse, EF
Five Pounds Peppiattwhite note B255 dated 29th November 1944, series E76 050541, London issue, thicker paper issue, (Pick342), stain to left side and discolouration, edges lighter than rest of the note possibly been in a frame, generally about Uncirculated
Ten Pounds Peppiattwhite note B242 dated 19th May 1934, series K/136 91989, London issue, (Pick336a), pinhole, taped repair to bottom of centre fold, Fine
One Hundred Pounds Peppiattwhite note B245 dated 17th January 1938 series 57/O 43993, LONDON issue, small inked numbers on reverse, (Pick339a), cleaned & pressed about EF, looks better
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