Catalogue
The Bank of Australasia, first issue, one pound, here (Auckland) or Wellington (written in), 1st June 1874, No.A10323, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. London, Patent Hardened Steel Plate, (L.401, P.S111b, Clifford B120). Light folds and corner crease, otherwise nearly very fine and excessively rare, the earliest known issued note from this bank and the only one known of this type.
Estimate $11,500
SOLD $11,200
The Bank of Australasia, third issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1921, W99,357, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co, London (L.406, P.S117, Clifford B521b). Centre fold, extremely fine or better and rare in this condition, twenty-seven known of this type.
Estimate $6,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 3rd June 1929, 773249, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. London, (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811f). Two folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $2,500
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 2nd June 1931, 921015, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ld, London (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811i). Light centre fold and corner crease, a crisp original note, good extremely fine and rare, twenty-five known of this type.
Estimate $6,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington 2nd June 1931, A018426, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. London, (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811j). Two vertical folds, otherwise extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $5,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform II issue, specimen one pound, Wellington, 19th July 1932, A/A 000000, imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Coy. Ltd. London, perforated cancelled in centre (L.412, P.S133, Clifford B921). Uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $6,000
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Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of November 1926., A301698, imprint of Charles Skipper and East, London, (L.433, P.S161, Clifford 811d). Light stain on back in corner, light folds, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,000
Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of January 1930, F099879, imprint of Charles Skipper & East, London. (L.434, P.S162, Clifford 821h). Folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,750
Bank of New Zealand, third issue, fifty pounds, Wellington 1st day of May 1926, No 012166 (L.449, P.S195, Clifford D371). Heavy centre fold otherwise good colour, very good with tear into top of centre fold and holes in centre, extremely rare, one other (Lavin, Sale 69 lot 3032) in private hands very similar with top right smudge and heavy centre fold.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $18,000
Bank of New Zealand, fourth issue, one pound, Auckland, 1 day of Oct 1889, No. 202460, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Ld Engravers, London, booklet issue, (L.451, P.S202, Clifford D422 [this note]). With centre fold, two lesser folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine with good colour, very rare and probably the finest known.
Estimate $10,000
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Bank of New Zealand, fifth issue, one pound, Wellington, (1st March) 190(0) (rubber stamped), No.187992, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co, Ld. Engravers, London, (L.452, P.S206, Clifford D521). Seven minor pinholes, otherwise good very fine and rare, possibly the finest known.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $4,800
Bank of New Zealand, sixth, provisional issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of March 1918, No 922001, with imprint of Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, printed date (L.453, P.S216c, Clifford D611f). Folds and creases, some light staining, crisp paper, fine or better and rare, an interesting serial number and near the end of the issue.
Estimate $5,000
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth, provisional issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of Aug 1916, No 050935, without imprint, stamped date (L.454, P.S216a, Clifford D611a). Quarter folds, otherwise nearly very fine and rare, four known of this variety.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $4,300
Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, specimen one pound, Wellington, nd 19.., No.D600001 - D700000, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers London, with Specimen punched into note lower right, (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). With counterfoil attached, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $2,500
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, May 1911 rubber stamped, No. D387212, booklet issue, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Engravers & c London (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). An attractive problem free note, very fine, fifty-three known of this type.
Estimate $4,500
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of March 1916, No.G669401, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co, Ld. Engravers, London, booklet issue, (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). Ink spots and pin-hole at right otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of October, 1922, No D928880 (L.460, P.S226, Clifford D721o). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, specimen five pounds, Wellington 1st day of April 1924, discordant serial numbers 920001/A020000 (L.461, P.S227, Clifford D741), perforated cancelled on signature reserve, inked 0/5791, 12.12.23 top left margin, No 4 issue on back. Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten pounds, Wellington, 1st day of October 1916, No.039842, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. London, printed date, with words and figures on back, booklet issue (L.463[plate note]; P.S229[plate note]; Clifford 751b var). Good very fine and very rare, especially in this condition, five known of this variety.
Estimate $12,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten pounds, Wellington, 1st day of April 1921, No.140853, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Engravers, London (L.464, P.S230, Clifford D751e), without numerals on back. Three vertical folds, ink blotch top centre otherwise, good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $15,000
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, specimen ten shillings, Wellington, 1st October 1924, No. L000,000 / 500,001, perforated cancelled, ?1/2 in corners, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey, inked top margin 0/7236 30.1.25. (L465, P.S231, Clifford D811a). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1 October 1924, 909,691 (L.465, P. S231, Clifford D811a). Very fine and one of the finest known examples of the ?1/2 type.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,500
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1 October 1925, No. A229,947, uniform issue (L.465, P.S.231, Clifford D811b). Signature ink present on back, folds otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,800
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st Oct 1932, No. D539,509, B.A.Moore signature, (L.466, P.S232, Clifford D911g). Bright, fresh colours, possibly the finest known, rare in this condition, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $8,200
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, specimen ten shillings, Wellington 1st Day of October 1928, discordant serial numbers, B000,001/B 200,000, perforated cancelled, 12,345 printed top centre margin, 0/14594 and 7.8.28 inked either side (L.466, P.S232, Clifford D911c). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, specimen ten shillings, Wellington, 1st Day of October 1931, discordant serial numbers, D000,001/D032,000, perforated cancelled, 12,345 printed top centre margin, inked 0/21729, 24.11.31 either side, (L.466, P.S232, Clifford D.911f). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, printer's colour trial, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st Day of October 1924, not numbered, hand written "as submitted 5.8.26" on top margin, purple and light green (L.466, P.S232, Clifford 911). Good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,300
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, specimen one pound, Wellington, 1st day of October 1932, I 870,000 (L.468, P.S234b, Clifford D921g), perforated cancelled, 12,345 printed top margin, inked 24616 to left and a tick to right. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $3,500
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of October 1928, No E045,507 (L.468, P.S234a, Clifford D921c). Uncirculated.
Estimate $3,000
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Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of October 1929, No G829,506 (L.468, P.S234, Clifford D921d). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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