Lot 1658

Description

W.S. Weigh & Son, General Storekeeper, Boulia, Queensland, uniface one pound, currency note, dated Nov 1 1927, (192- printed), numbered No. A 7594, signed W.S. Weigh, and Entered by his initials, unwatermarked, value block as Ã…â€Å‣1 in corners, no imprint, on front 'W.S. Weigh & Son General Storekeeper Wine and Spirit Merchants, Boulia Queensland', below 'To the Bank of New South Wales Winton, Please pay No. A 7594 or Bearer the sum of One Pound Sterling this first day of Novr 1927', within rectangular border, pink central block, pink and black on white, (Vort-Ronald p.23 notes issuer). Creases and folds, in ink 'Cancelled' at side, small holes along folds, otherwise nearly fine and very rare.

Another rare 'shin-plaster' issue from Northern Queensland. A similar note No. A6097 was sold in Spink Noble Sale 36 (lot 2727).