Catalogue
John Jones, one pound, undated 18- (circa 1862), not numbered, Dunedin and Waikouaiti, imprint of Fergusson & Mitchell Engs. 59 Collins St. Melbourne (Robb P.T.U.10a). Holes and small tears, otherwise very good and scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $550
Bank of Auckland, first issue, one pound, Auckland, 4th July 1865, No. A 9326, imprint of Charles Skipper and East, London, ink and pencil signatures on back, (L.548, P.S106 [This Note illustrated], Robb 2a). Has been repaired across centre vertical fold, two rust holes and loss of upper corners, extensive creases and folds, many minor edge tears, otherwise very good, extremely rare, the only known circulated example in private hands.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $13,000
The Bank of Otago Limited, one pound, Dunedin, 1st June 1872, A54780 No., "one pound" reverse, imprint of Batho & Co London on the front, W.W. Sprague & Co London on the back (Robb.E.125; P.S241; Hargreaves p.111). A complete note, two 20 mm blue cancellation stamps on the front, uneven edges, otherwise fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $9,000
SOLD $6,000
Bank of Aotearoa, one pound (Kotahi Pouna), (Auckland), undated (1884?), No.0000, (P.S101 [This Note illustrated]; L.--; Robb.P.T.U.1a), probably printed by the Bell Press, Auckland. This is the actual note illustrated in the book of Maori reminiscences "Kohikohinga", published in 1929. Also the Pick plate note. Only a few notes are known, some of which are held in museums. Five main stains or burn marks on the front, three of which have holes. Repaired on the back in three places. A few pieces missing from the margins. Fair and extremely rare.
Estimate $8,500
SOLD $8,000
The Colonial Bank of New Zealand, second issue, one pound, Dunedin, 1st March 1891, S/Z 339596, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, engravers, London (Robb.G.22; L.558; P.S267e). Folds, some foxing bottom edge, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $14,500
SOLD $8,000
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 $1,900
SOLD $2,300
The Otago Banking Company, only issue, one pound, Dunedin, hand written date 27th May 1895, written in 95 over 185, not numbered, no imprint, signed with signatures (Robb.P.T.U.14a; L.552; P.S337; Sutherland pp.185 and other pages; Hargreaves pp.65-75). Not issued, with some staining, a complete note, 20 mm tear in centre, many creases and folds, some discolouration, otherwise very good and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $500
Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1927, 471131, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. London (Robb.B.821; L.411; P.S132). Light folds, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce in this condition.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,200
Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1929, A/A 048465, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London, colour blue (possibly from fading) and green (Robb.B.821; L.411; P.S132). Many creases and folds, tape marks in corners on front and on back, very good and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $700
Bank of New South Wales, fourth issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st Septr. 1919, No.126018, imprint of Charles Skipper & East, London, with SHILLINGS in corners on front (Robb.C.41; L.425; P.S152). Heavy centre folds, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $9,000
SOLD $7,000
Bank of New South Wales, third issue, five pounds, Wellington, 1st August 1921, No.478321, imprint of Charles Skipper and East, London, (Robb.C.44; L.428; P.S155). Many creases and folds, otherwise nearly fine and very rare, only 4 known in private hands.
Estimate $3,200
SOLD $3,500
Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1933, F632709, without "Sterling", imprint of Charles Skipper & East Ltd, London (Robb.C.821[10.aii]; L.434; P.S162). A crisp note, minor graffiti on back and front, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,600
SOLD $2,600
Bank of New Zealand, third issue, ten pounds, Wellington, 1st --- 1909?, No. 127801 (Robb.D35; L.447; P.S193). Many folds and tone spots, some perforated, otherwise good fine and very rare, being one of only two known in private hands.
Estimate $17,500
SOLD $13,500
Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, Apr 1 - 1911, No. D289971, booklet issue, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Engravers & c London (Robb.D.621; L.455; P.S212). Good fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $2,200
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten shillings, 1st October 1918, No. A674852, "10 Shillings" omitted from top corners, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, London (Robb.D.711; L.457; P.S223b). Creases and folds, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,700
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1921, No. D706429, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Engravers, London (Robb.D.721; L.459; P.S225). Folds and creases, nearly fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $700
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1921, No. D683955, text and figures removed from back, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Engravers, London (Robb.D.721; L.458; P.S226). Washed, flattened and repaired, nearly fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington 1st October 1922, No. D988736, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Engravers, London (Robb.D.721; L.459; P.S225). Folds and creases, very good.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, five pounds, Wellington, 1st October 1918, No.289621, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. London, printed date, text and figures on back (L.461, P.S227, Robb.D.741). Folds and small margin tears, bank stamp in red on back, slightly soiled otherwise a full note, nearly fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,300
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, specimen uniface colour trial, Wellington, not dated, no number with 1/2 pound and 10 shillings in each corner, inscribed in ink "is this ok for colours before final printing", also written in ink "lighten colours" (Robb.D.811; L.465; P.S231). Punched "specimen" across centre of note, large tear at top and triangular notches in each edge, otherwise very fine and rare as a specimen.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,100
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, straight bank name, with ?1/2 in corners, 1st October 1924, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. New Malden, Surrey, No. 988,809 (Robb.D.821; L.465; P.S231). Flattened of folds, good fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, straight bank name, 1st October 1926, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. New Malden, Surrey, No. A672,977 (Robb.D.811; L.466; P.S232). Several folds, original body, nearly very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,500
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st October 1932. No. D135,103, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey (Robb.D.811; L.466; P.S232). Multiple pin holes in top left hand corner, many folds, good fine.
Estimate $950
SOLD $700
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1924, No. A168,005, arched bank name, black serial numbers (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Tear 4 mm in bottom margin, otherwise nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $400
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, curved bank name, 1st October 1924, No. A488132, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Very good or better.
Estimate $650
SOLD $400
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1925, No. A705,831, curved bank name, black serial numbers, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Flattened of folds, two pinholes, crisp body, nearly very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1925, No. A935,351, arched bank name, black serial numbers (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1925, No. C164,093, arched bank name, black serial numbers (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Piece missing at right margin, poor.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1928, No. F497,416, straight bank name, red serial numbers, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey (Robb.D.821; L.475; P.S234). Folds and creases, very good.
Estimate $500
SOLD $270
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1932, No. I 393,288, straight bank name, red serial numbers (Robb.D.821; L.468; P.S234b). Piece missing from top left corner, otherwise fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0