Catalogue
Two dollars, ninth issue, 1981-1985, H.R.Hardie, three letters EBE 992606-610, EDP 109561-565, runs of five, EAS 371246-6 consecutive pair, EFS 787632-639 a run of eight, assorted singles (8), Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.170a). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (28)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Two dollars, ninth issue, 1981-1985, H.R.Hardie, three letters EEM 166951-167000, a run of fifty, Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.170a). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Two dollars, ninth issue, 1981-1985, H.R.Hardie, EA prefix star replacement notes EA 502540*-544* and EA 058740*-760*, a run of five and twenty one and a single note, Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.170a). Nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (27)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Five dollars, ninth issue H.R. Hardie 1981-1985, JA prefix star replacement notes No. JA 303200-1* a consecutive pair, JA 304700*; ten dollars NA and NB prefix star replacement note NA single notes (11), NB single notes (3), (P.171a, 172a). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Ten dollars, ninth issue, 1981-1985, H.R.Hardie, NA prefix star replacement notes NA 062898*-902* and 062881*-882*, 128852*-853* a run of five two consecutive pairs and single notes (6), Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.172a). Nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Ten dollars, ninth issue 1981-1985, H.R. Hardie, NA prefix star replacement note, number number NA 695961*, (P.172a). Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Reserve Bank, one, two, five, ten, twenty and one hundred dollars, Russell all 000423 (P.169b-174b). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
One, two, five and ten dollars, S.T.Russell, ND (1985-1989), (P.169b, 170b, 171b, 172b), five dollars, JA 838338* (P.171b), ten dollars, NB 916351* (P.172b). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Five dollars, tenth issue, 1985-1989, S.T. Russell, three letters JDV 047902-047908, a run of eight, singles (4), Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.170a). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Five dollars, tenth issue 1985-1989, S.T. Russell, JA prefix star replacement note No. JA 824101-3*, a run of three, (P.171b). Nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Ten dollars, tenth issue 1985-1989, S.T. Russell, three letters NXK 862792-3 a consecutive pair, (P.172b). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
One hundred dollars, tenth issue 1985-1989, S.T. Russell, YAC 524181 (P.175b). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
One dollar, eleventh issue, 1989-1992, D.T. Brash, three letters ANS 999222, ANS 999234, from the last 1000 printed, Queen Elizabeth II facing head type, (P.169c). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Ten dollars, eleventh issue 1989-, D.T. Brash, with prefixes letters ZZ replacement note, consecutive pair ZZ 105624-5 (1994), (P.178). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred dollars, Brash polymer set (P.177-81) plus Australia World Expo `88 two (2) and five (2) dollars. Uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $170
SOLD $160
Five dollars - ten dollars, with prefixes letters ZZ, five dollars (2) ZZ 009319, ZZ 059261, (1992, 1996); ten dollars (8) ZZ 039651, 054938, 062103, 079455, 082183, 094728, 097878-9 (1993, 1994), (P.177-178). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $300
SOLD $210
Twenty dollars, with prefixes letters ZZ, ZZ 087965, 114296, 134213, 138881-4, 142533, 145498, (1993, 1994), (P.179). Extremely fine for second last example, others uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
One hundred dollars, with prefixes letters ZZ replacement note, ZZ 010381, (1996), (P.181). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Government House, Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land Police Fund, Edward Foord Bromley, Treasurer of the Police Fund, Government police fund bill, fourteen pounds, 23 June 1821 (182 printed), No.185, to E.F. Bromley, hand signed by Lt. Governor William Sorell, black on white, watermarked paper with crude Britannia with shield on waves in oval on side, with additional four horizontal lines. Extensive paper toning particularly on the reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and extremely rare, being on of only two known in private hands.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $9,200
Lempiere & Company, Hobart Town Van Diemans Land, currency note four Spanish dollars, 20th July 1823 (182 printed) No.L 29, hand signed by Thomas James Lempriere, entered by C.Bouchin, on printed form red-brown on white, unwatermarked paper, imprint Engraved by S.Clayton Sydney, 'Exhibited / ET / Ross written across. Tears and frayed at edges, piece missing top left hand corner, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $2,250
SOLD $0
Bank of Van Diemen's Land, Hobart Town, five pounds, [altered from one pound], July 1 1832 (year 18 printed), No. 9349, hand signed by W. Bunster and Charles McLachlan on printed form without imprint but believed to be engraved by Thomas Bock, black on white, on unwatermarked paper, sheep and ships scene upper left, in black ink, across note text including date October 20, 1832, on back three lines of text, (Vort-Ronald [p.108-112]). Large segment of corner missing and many holes throughout note, rough edges all around the note, some stain marks on the back, otherwise poor-good and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Bank of Van Diemen's Land, Hobart Town, twenty pounds, [altered from one pound], July 1 1832 (year 18 printed), No. 9420, hand signed by W. Bunster and Charles McLachlan on printed form without imprint but believed to be engraved by Thomas Bock, black on white, on unwatermarked paper, sheep and ships scene upper left, in black ink, on back Mr Johnston, (Vort-Ronald [p.108-112]). Large segment of corner missing, rough edges and reinforced on back with new backing on portion of the note, some minor stain marks on the back, otherwise nearly fine, the note overall except for tear and holes, being in better than average condition for this period, very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Commercial Bank, Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land, one pound, forgery in Indian ink, 1 July 1835 (year 18 printed), No. 1351, forged hand signatures of John Dunn (founder of the bank) and Wm. Gellibrand, copied from an original note, black on white, on unwatermarked paper, vignette of standing figure, in black ink, on front additional initials and date '11 Oct 41' in two places and 'Exhibited in the Reprieve(?) Court in Reg v. Watkins this 20th October 1841', and on back in black ink 'Produced Police Office Oct 11/41. and additional '20 Febry 1836 Exhibited in the prosecution of Eugene McCarthy this day' and signed by an uncertain signature, also additional uncertain words on back in black ink, (Vort-Ronald [p.138-141]). Missing corner and some edges, minor pin-holes and edge splits, otherwise nearly fine, believed to be unique, and of great historical interest.
Estimate $2,750
SOLD $2,500
The Derwent Bank, Hobart, Van Diemens Land, twenty pounds, [altered from one pound], 1 June 1832 (18 printed), No.4849, hand signed by Cedric Swanston and Stephen Adey, on printed form and at base imprint, 'Perkins & Bacon, London, Pat. and hardened Steel Plate', black-brown on white, on unwatermarked paper, arms of Hobart upper left all within rectangular spiral border, in black ink, on front additional initials and date '11 Oct 41' in two places and on back 'Produced Police Office Oct. 11/41, Exhibited in the Supreme Court in Reg: v Watkins(?) this 20th October 1841, No.3 (signed) E.M.Hodgson' also an uncertain pair of signatures, (MVR p.154-5). Uneven worn edges, many folds and some stain marks on the back, otherwise nearly fine, the note overall being in better than average condition for this period.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $0
Early Tasmanian cheques period 1829-1842 made out on various bank cheque forms by James Kelly, one as 'Advance to Whalers' Bank of Van Dieman's Land 11th April 1835 fifteen pounds, another to Captn Nichols 15th April 1837 for ten pounds, to self (5), to others (Pearson, Rogers, Lucas (brothers) and receipt from Derwent and Tamar), Fire, Life and Marine Assurance Company, cheque to James Kelly from Thes. Y. Lowes, imprint Bock, Hobart Town, Colonial Bank (2) Bank of Van Diemens' Land (9). Fine - good very fine. (13)
Estimate $450
SOLD $450
Union Bank of Australia, Launceston sight note, No.5470, 13th Oct 1859 for seven hundred and five pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence. Signed front and back of note. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Seaman's Advance Note, issued at Hobart Town, June 3, 1867, for three pounds, 'Three days after the Ship 'Planter' has sailed from the River Derwent, Hobart Town pay to John Dickenson or Order, the Sum of 'three' pounds, provided he has sailed in the above named vessel, being an Advance on an intended 'Whaling' Voyage as per Agreement to Mr Francis Anderson No.15 Macquarie Street, Hobart Town, signed John Anderson Commander', fixed with 3d duty stamp and crossed with payment details. SEveral folds, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Seaman's Advance Note, issued at Hobart Town, January 22, 1857, for two pounds, 'Three days after the Ship 'Mariposa' has Sailed from Hobart Town pay to John Dunn or Order, the Sum of 'two' pounds, provided he has Sailed in the above named Vessel, being an Advance on an intended Whaling Voyage as per Agreement with Astin Morrison Esq. New Wharf, signed Mr. Croncher (?) Commander'; together with Supply List, Hobart, 21st July 1856 from Mafs. W. Brown & Sons debit to Askin Morrison to the 'Mariposa'; and another dated January 22, 1857 to the 'Mariposa' Dr. to Ellis Williams to the Capt.& Owners of the 'Mariposa'. Tears, creases and pinholes, in the advance note, otherwise nearly fine and rare, supply lists very fine, all rare. (3)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Seaman's Advance Note, issued at Hobart Town, December 4, 1867, for three pounds, 'Three days after the Ship 'Planter' has sailed from the River Derwent, Hobart Town pay to William Oates or Order, the Sum of 'three' pounds, provided he has sailed in the above named vessel, being an Advance on an intended 'Whaling' Voyage as per Agreement to Mr Francis Anderson No.15 Macquarie Street, Hobart Town, signed John Anderson Commander', fixed with 3d duty stamp and crossed with payment details. Several folds, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Seaman's Advance Note, issued at Hobart Town, November 12, 1856, for four pounds, 'Two days (replacing three days) after the Ship 'Mariposa' has Sailed from Hobart Town pay to Henry Stanworth or Order, the Sum of 'four' pounds, provided he has Sailed in the above named Vessel, being an Advance on an intended Voyage as per Agreement with Astin Morrison Esq. New Wharf Hobart Town Mr(?) Croncher (?) Commander' and across in red a Receipt payable ... cancelled 12/11/56 as a Receipt; together with receipt from Water Boat Constitution Dock (Hobart), Oct 16 - Nov 11 1856 from W. Evans on board the Mariposa a supply of water. signed by Croncher. Corner missing, creases and crease holes, in the advance note, otherwise good fine and rare, receipt very fine, all rare. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0