Lot 2778

Description

M.Goulston, Practical Tailor, 8 Queen Victoria Market Buildings, George Street, near Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales, advertising note after the design of a Bank of New South Wales one hundred pounds note. Central legend states 'BANQUE DE LA MODE. On demand I promise to give Bearer full value in Clothing for ONE HUNDRED POUNDS Sterling. SYDNEY laid out with me, June 3rd 1898', Entd. Geo B Mason - M Goulston, proprietor. Additional details about the firm are printed on the back, Printed by P.Offer, Printer, 41 Queen Victoria Markets, Sydney, on watermarked paper, No.485142, (similar note illustrated Vort Ronald..Miscellaneous..p.42). Yellow green on white paper, rough edge and one small hole, otherwise nearly extremely fine, rare.