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The Australian Joint Stock Bank, one pound printer's proof, Brisbane, Queensland, 1st January 1884, green, numbered B50001 on left and B100000 on right, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Engravers & c. London, perforated 'Specimen/B W & Co/London in three lines (MVR 2a). Uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $10,000
The Bank of Adelaide, one pound sterling, Adelaide, 1st June 1892, 759493 (MVR type 3). Limp paper, flattened of folds, pin holes, creases, soiled, stain on right margin, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $5,250
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Bank of Australia, share certificate for one hundred pounds sterg., No 2030, issued to Thomas de la Condamine 1st July 1833, imprint S. Clayton Sct., printed in black ink on vellum by Wm.Moffitt. Named to an important person in colonial New South Wales, this certificate is of great historical significance, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
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The Bank of Australasia, Geelong written in replacing Adelaide, one pound altered to ten pounds, 2 Aug, 1852, (18 printed), No. 64918, hand signed by uncertain Manager and clerk as entered, note altered from one pound to ten pounds by carefully inking in TEN on the ONE in each of the ovals and block, and replacing with hand drawn TEN POUNDS for ONE POUND in text, printed on unwatermarked paper (?), with imprint on centre of bottom frame, 'Perkins Bacon & Petch, London Patent Hardened Steel Plate' vignette of Royal Arms in centre, all within rectangular spiral border with ADELAIDE on three sides, rubber stamped, 'ISSUED & PAYABLE AT GEELONG' at top and additional stamp in text 'HERE OR AT MELBOURNE' black on white, on back two signatures with one signed Joseph Hill, (Vort-Ronald Type One (b) (p60), and one pound illustrated fig. 56, type for Adelaide not in Spink Sale (Perkins Bacon Archive), but compare the illustrations of specimen proofs for other cities). Heavily frayed edge, also some small holes, otherwise very good, as a forgery probably unique, and very rare for a one pound note from this bank at this time.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,900
The Bank of Australasia, Victoria, uniface printer's proof ten pounds, Sandhurst, 18-, not numbered, unsigned specimen, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co London, Patent Hardened Steel Plate, '10th October 1859' handwritten in pencil in bottom margin, SPECIMEN in signature field (MVR type 1c). Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $17,000
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Bank of New South Wales, domicile North Brisbane, issued in Moreton Bay, one pound, [1] day of [Sept] 18[53], No.18574, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Petch, London, Patent Hardened Steel, with Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ltd / 8 May rubber stamped on back (MVR type 7b). Repaired with backing paper, pieces missing around edges, '486' handwritten and crossed out on back of note, fair and very rare.
Estimate $15,000
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Bank of New South Wales, ten pounds, Rockhampton 18-, uniface printer's proof on un-watermarked paper, imprint Perkins Bacon & Co Patent Hardened Steel Plate, pencil dated instructions 23rd April 1862, marked 'SPECIMEN' in signature reserve (MVR 7c). Good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
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Bank of Van Diemen's Land, Hobart Town, one pound, 18- (c1826), not numbered, printers proof on paper, vignette on left, of farming scene and distant ships, states below, 'We promise ..... For the President & Company of the Bank', black on white (cfMVR 2). Stamp hinges on back corners, extremely fine.
Estimate $13,000
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Bank of Victoria Limited, Melbourne, one pound (18-- printed), 13th Dec 1901, A 068148, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers &c. London, vignette on left, facing head of Queen Victoria, on right arms of Great Britain and Victoria, the number 1 in each corner within ornamental oval tablet, one pound in block above and below, all with ornate border, pink, orange and black on white, letter R in black twice in design above Bank of Victoria (MVR 3c). Very fine and a superb example of an excessively rare note.
Estimate $30,000
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The City of Melbourne Bank Limited, Melbourne, one pound, dated originally 1st April 1877 and red overprinted date 19th June 1893, (dates printed), No. A 343173, on paper, uncertain signatures, no watermarks, imprint of 'Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers &c London' lower centre, vignette of female figure facing in oval tablet, 1 in circular geometric frames in corners and 'ONE' in value tablet lower left, all within rectangular frame built up on 'ONE POUND' in intricate design, states 'I Promise to pay the Bearer on demand ONE POUND Sterling. Melbourne ... For The City of Melbourne Bank Limited', with ONE in blue and yellow inside central area, on back arms, geometric ovals with value tablet '1' and 'ONE' written, inside border pattern, around, blue, yellow and black on white/red and blue on white, (Vort-Ronald, cfFig.134a & 134b and [p125-6], comments p125-6 on bank, also Tomlinson p48-49). Many creases and folds, perforation near vignette, stain on reverse, otherwise nearly fine and excessively rare, being one of two known (see following lot for the other).
Estimate $16,000
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The City of Melbourne Bank Limited, Melbourne, one pound, dated originally 1st April 1877 and red overprinted date 19th June 1893 (dates printed), No. A 341591, uncertain signatures, imprint of 'Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers &c London' lower centre (Vort-Ronald, cf.Fig.134a & 134b and [p.125-6], comments p.125-6 on bank, also Tomlinson p.48-49). Many creases and folds, tear on left and two pin-holes, otherwise fine and excessively rare, being one of two known (see previous lot for the other).
Estimate $20,000
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The Commercial Bank of South Australia, one pound 'Ein Pfund', Adelaide, 1st day of November 1878 (date printed), No.A6467, handsigned by Manager and Acct., imprint of Sands & McDougall Engravers Melbourne (MVR type 1, p.136). Creases, folds and foxing, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $24,000
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Commercial Bank of Sydney, one pound, Sydney 18- (c1875) printer's specimen, light blue print on watermarked paper, multicoloured back, imprint W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh for Cowan & Coy., Sydney (MVR 3?). Several pin holes, printers instructions in margins, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $12,000
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Commercial Bank of Sydney, ten pounds, Sydney 18- (c1875) uniface printer's specimen on card, cancelled with six small punch holes, blue and brown print, imprint W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh for Cowan & Coy., Sydney (MVR 3). Staple hole at left, light toning, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $13,500
SOLD $11,000
Commercial Bank of Sydney, twenty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1875) uniface printer's specimen on card, cancelled with seven small punch holes, blue and brown print, imprint W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh for Cowan & Coy., Sydney (MVR 3). Staple hole at left, light toning, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $16,000
SOLD $12,700
Commercial Bank of Sydney, twenty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1875) uniface printer's specimen, cancelled with four small punch holes, mauve print on watermarked paper, imprint W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh for Cowan & Coy., Sydney (MVR 3). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $13,000
Commercial Bank of Sydney, fifty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1875) uniface printer's specimen, cancelled with four small punch holes, blue print on watermarked paper, imprint W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh for Cowan & Coy., Sydney (MVR 3). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $22,000
SOLD $17,500
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, ten pounds, Sydney 18- (c1890) uniface printer's specimen, brown print, imprint Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. London (MVR 4). Staple hole at left, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $13,500
SOLD $11,000
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, twenty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1890) uniface printer's specimen, orange print, imprint Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Engravers &c London (MVR 4?). Staple hole at left, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $14,500
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, twenty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1890) uniface printer's specimen, green print, imprint Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Engravers &c London (MVR 4?). Staple hole at left, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $14,500
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, fifty pounds, Sydney 18- (c1885) uniface printer's specimen, red print, imprint Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Engravers &c London (MVR 4?). Staple hole at left, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $16,000
English, Scottish & Australian Chartered Bank, South Australia, ten pounds, black and white printer's proof on card, Adelaide, 1st January 1887, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. London, three small punch hole cancellations at bottom, printer's instructions in pencil '22nd January 187.' in bottom margin (cfMVR 2). Remnants of glue marks on back, extremely fine.
Estimate $10,000
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The London Chartered Bank of Australia, Brisbane, one pound, dated 1 December 1887, (date fully printed), numbered A 36361, signed by uncertain signature for manager and countersigned by W.N.Dazell, on paper, probably watermarked but uncertain of type, imprint of 'Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Engravers &c London', vignettes of shields at sides, and ornamental circular tablets with 1 in all corners, and ONE in tablet lower left, all within rectangular ornate border inscribed 'QUEENSLAND' below and 'BRISBANE' above, states below, 'I Promise to pay the Bearer One Pound Stg. on Demand Value received at Brisbane. For The London Chartered Bank of Australia', with orange and green ONE POUND across centre with additional geometic designs, back with large central ONE with green frame, orange, green and black on white/red and green on white, (Vort-Ronald, Type two (d) this Note mentioned, comments on bank and type p.165-170, similar issued note, illustrated Fig. 177 [p166]). A few folds and creases, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $12,000
SOLD $11,000
The London Bank of Australia Limited, one pound, Melbourne, 1st Febuary 1903, D72823, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Engravers & c. London (MVR type 2g). Frail but full note, very good and rare.
Estimate $10,000
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The National Bank of Australasia, one pound, Adelaide, 1st November 1893 (date printed), 110043, handsigned by Manager and countersigned, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers & c.London (MVR 4A). Creases and folds, otherwise, good fine and very rare.
Estimate $28,000
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The Government of Queensland, Queensland Treasury Note, specimen one pound, uniface, Treasury, Brisbane, Jany. 1st 1867, No., imprint of the Government Printing Office, Brisbane, 'Cancelled/G.W' hand written across front (MVR p197). Slight thinning at right edge on back having been pasted in a book, otherwise nearly uncirculated and of the highest rarity, one of only two known examples.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $18,000
The Government of Queensland, Queensland Treasury Note, specimen five pounds, uniface, Treasury, Brisbane, Novr. 1st 1866, No., imprint of the Government Printing Office, Brisbane, 'Cancelled/G.W' handwritten vertically across front (MVR p.197). Centre fold, otherwise good extremely fine and excessively rare, possibly the only known surviving example of a five pound note.
Estimate $22,000
SOLD $19,500
The Royal Bank of Queensland Limited, Brisbane, one pound, dated 1 January 1887 (date printed), not numbered, on paper with three official perforations holes, proof, no signatures, no watermarks, imprint of 'Perkins Bacon & Co. London', vignette of Royal Arms with supporters in centre, 'ONE' in three circle geometric frames in three corners, states 'On demand I Promise to pay to the Bearer ONE POUND Sterling. Brisbane ... For The Royal Bank of Queensland Limited', on back geometric name and value tablet and numeral 1 on each side of the back, black on white/green on white, (Vort-Ronald, Fig.220 and cfFig.221, [p213-214 an issued note], comments p.213-4 on bank, also Tomlinson p91 a cancelled note illustrated). Good extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $16,000
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Union Bank of Australia, one pound, issued at Melbourne but overstamped GEELONG three times, 1 Oct, 1845, (18 printed), No. 30341, handsigned by Directors, and entered by Horatio Hinley (the Chief Cashier), printed on watermarked paper probably with [UNION BANK OF] AUSTRALIA with a frame, with imprint on centre of bottom, 'Perkins Bacon & Petch, London, Patent Hardened Steel Plate', with vignettes of Queen Victoria and Britannia to left, kangaroo and produce to right and ship between, black on white, (Vort-Ronald, p223-230 on bank, five pound forgery note of similar type illustrated, Tomlinson p101 illustrates one pound note of type). Folds and creases, with two unobtrusive pin holes from folds, some age toning, otherwise fine, very rare and the earliest known note of this bank.
Estimate $16,000
SOLD $14,500
Union Bank of Australia, Melbourne, one pound altered to five pounds, 1 July 1852, (18 printed), No. 111544, handsigned by uncertain Manager and Accountant, note altered from one pound to five pounds by removing corners with 1 and ONE in oval frames and replacing from other notes by skillful attachment a 5 and FIVE in those corners, in addition letters are added to text changing ONE POUND to FIVE POUNDS, a vignette of Queen Victoria seated on throne upper left and the Britannia and Australia allegorical representations, separated by a sailing ship, are present, printed on unwatermarked paper (?), with imprint on centre of bottom frame, 'Perkins Bacon & Petch, London Patent Hardened Steel Plate', black on white, (Vort-Ronald Type One (p225), and compare with other known one pound altered to five pounds forgery, fig.227 (p223), also for specimen proof of £1 and £5 notes copied, see Spink Sale (Perkins Bacon Archive lot 786 and 790 both illustrated). Heavy folds and creases, major repairs to note by additions for alterations (as above), many small holes, and extensive toning, otherwise very good, as a forgery the second known example, and very rare for a one pound note from this bank at this time.
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,200