Lot 1635

Description

George Shenton, Perth, issued at Perth, one pound, proof, currency note, not dated, (18- printed), not numbered, watermarked crowned arms on side in corner, value tablets in upper corners, vignette of swan, no imprint, stating on front 'On Demand, I Promise to pay the Bearer One Pound Sterling, at Perth, Western Australia', not signed, green on yellow/white, with large additional white margins on front. Uncirculated and rare.

See previous lot for details of issue and discussion on George Shenton Jnr. Proofs were issued and are more frequently encountered.