Lot 1599

Description

The Queensland National Bank Limited, Brisbane, one pound, dated 1 January 1891 (date printed), numbered No.C248191, on paper, signatures for J.Ward manager and Harry C. Ransom? for accountant, watermarked (?) but uncertain type, imprint of 'Perkins Bacon & Co. London', vignette of standing female with crook, this above Australian arms, in frame, green 'ONE' on background of five interlocking circles, 'Ã…â€Å‣ ONE' in oval geometric frame top right and lower left of note, back with Queen Victoria head left in geometric circles, 1 in ovals either side, green and black on white/ blue on white, (Vort-Ronald, Type one (c), Fig.214 & 215, [p.206-7] a similar note, further comments p.204-7, also Tomlinson p.86-7 and illustration p.87). Pencil notations and sums on back, rust holes on edge, creases and folds, minor paper toning spots, otherwise fine and very rare.