Catalogue
The Bank of Otago Limited, five pounds, Dunedin, 4th May 1868, A2009 No., "five pounds" reverse, imprint of Batho & Co London on the front, W.W. Sprague & Co London on the back (Robb.E.145; P.S242; Hargreaves p.111). Two 18 mm blue cancellation stamps on the front, uneven edges, otherwise good fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $13,000
The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, second issue, one pound, Dunedin, 1st January 1881, A.3422, black and green, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co London (Robb.G.12; L.557; P.S262c). Very fine and of the highest rarity.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $26,000
The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, second issue (1889-1895), colour uniface printer's proof on cardboard of reverse design, one pound (Robb.G.22; L.559; P.S267). Thinning, piece missing from bottom right corner, a few tears and nicks, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $600
The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, second issue (1889-1895), black and brown uniface printer's proof on cardboard of obverse design, five pounds, Dunedin, 1st April 18.., imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers, London, no serial number (Robb.G.24; L.-; P.S268). Uneven edges with a little thinning, piece out of top margin, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,900
The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, uniface printers proof, ten pounds, Wellington 187-, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co London, in ink below "To This 26th May /75" (Robb.G.16; P.S262m). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $5,200
Commercial Bank of Australia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st January 1927, No. A407009, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall. London. E.C. (Robb.H.82; L.485; P.S282), Flattened, fine and scarce
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,700
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington 1 July 1926, 999749, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.81; L.511; P.S316). Many folds, otherwise fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1 July 1929, A/B 614300, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.81; L.511; P.S316). Many folds, good fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,100
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1 July 1929, A/B 599268, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.81; L.511; P.S316). Stains near centre fold, many folds, otherwise very good.
Estimate $300
SOLD $480
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1 August 1930, H388760, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.82; L.511; P.S316). Paper clip rust mark on both sides at top left hand corner, otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
National Bank of New Zealand, fourth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st Jany. 1913, A/N 759652, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co Ld London (Robb.J.32; L.506; P.S307). Folded in quarters, otherwise good fine and scarce.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,700
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1 Decr.1925, C863795, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Some light toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,350
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1 July 1929, E 398141, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). With photo hinge marks at corners and a few pin holes, otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st August 1930, H 166405, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd., London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Good fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1 August 1930, H 218527, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Light creases, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,400
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, five pounds, Wellington, 1st June 1925, J08614, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co.Ld, London (Robb.J.84; L.513; P.S318). Some discolouration, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,100
National Bank of New Zealand, third issue, twenty pounds, Wellington, 1 June 1916, 2984, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.36; L.509; P.S310). Creases and light folds, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $15,500
The Otago Banking Company, only issue, ten shillings, Dunedin, undated 185-, not numbered, no imprint, watermark inverted Bank of Otago (Robb.P.T.U.14a; P.S336, Sutherland pp.185 and other pages; Hargreaves pp.65-75). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,300
The Otago Banking Company, one pound, Dunedin, 185-, un-numbered and unissued (Robb.P.T.U.14a; P.S337). A full note with left margin at an angle, good fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $900
SOLD $900
The Otago Banking Company, only issue, one pound, Dunedin, undated 185-, not numbered, no imprint, watermarked Bank of Otago (Robb.P.T.U.14a; P.S337; Sutherland pp.185 and other pages; Hargreaves pp.65-75). Folds, good fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,400
The Otago Banking Company, only issue, five pounds sterling, Dunedin, undated 185-, not numbered, no imprint (Robb.P.T.U.14a; P.S338; Sutherland pp.185 and other pages; Hargreaves pp.65-75). Many holes, othewise good - very good and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $650
Union Bank of Australia, fourth issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st March, 1920, 1/N114454 imprint of Waterlow & Sons Limited, London (Robb.M.41; L.531; P.S361). Many holes, faded margins, otherwise very good and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,600
Union Bank of Australia, uniform issue, ten shillings, with "sterling", Wellington, 1st October 1923, No. 2/N 26887, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Limited, London (Robb.M.81; L.542; P.S371a). Many folds and small tears, very good.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,500
Union Bank of Australia, uniform issue, ten shillings, without "sterling", Wellington, 1st October 1923, No. 2/N 533661, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Limited, London (Robb.M.81; L.542; P.S371b). Many creases and folds, nearly fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,300
Union Bank of Australia, second issue, specimen note for one pound, at Dunedin, dated 18-- without serial numbers, black ink, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co London Patent Hardened Steel Plate, stamped "SPECIMEN" for Manager (Robb.M.32; L.521; P.S346). Some tone stains across the note, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,400
Union Bank of Australia, fourth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st March 1905, No. 3/N 177373, imprint of Waterlow & Sons, Ld. London (Robb.M.42; L.533, P.S362b). Many folds, fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $2,100
Union Bank of Australia, fourth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st March 1905, No. 3/N 628946/7 consecutive pair, imprint of Waterlow & Sons, Ld. London (Robb.M.42; L.533, P.S362b). Both with slight margin tears, the second with heavy folds and discoloured back, otherwise very fine and very scarce as a pair. (2)
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,600
Union Bank of Australia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1923, 6/N 462308, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Ld, London (Robb.M.82; L.543; P.S372). Light folds, full body, good very fine and rare in this grade.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,300
Union Bank of Australia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1923, 5/N 288760, imprint of Waterlow & Sons ld, London (Robb.M.82; L.543; P.S372). Many folds, light staining, otherwise fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $1,300
Union Bank of Australia, fifth issue, five pounds, Wellington, 1st March 1905, 3/N158400, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Ld, London Wall, London (Robb.M.44; L.534; P.S363b). Tape repair to 10 mm tear at top, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $3,400