Lot 4648

Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

The Queensland National Bank Limited, Brisbane, one pound, 1st January 1891 (date printed), C 248191, 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, '£ ONE' in oval geometric frame top right and lower left, back with Queen Victoria head left in geometric circles, 1 in ovals either side, green and black on white/blue on white, (MVR.1c, Fig 214 & 215 [p206-7] a similar note, further comments p204-7, also Tomlinson p86-7 and illustration p87; the Renniks plate note). Pencil notations and sums on back, rust holes on edge, creases and folds, minor paper toning spots, otherwise fine and very rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 49 (lot 1599) the Dr Alan Nicholson Collection.

Estimate
$30,000
Result Status
Passed in

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