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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 $7,500
Passed in
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.
Estimate $40,000
Passed in
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 $30,000
Passed in
National Bank of Tasmania Limited, specimen one pound, Ringarooma, 18-, No 003000, imprint Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne, rubber stamped 'cancelled' four times on the front (MVR type 2, domicile unlisted and earlier date period). Pin holes centre left, a 1cm tear bottom centre edge, lower right corner crease, two vertical bends, otherwise crisp, nearly extremely fine and believed to be unique.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $17,000
National Bank of Tasmania Limited, specimen five pounds, Launceston, 19-, No A030000 (MVR type 2) imprint Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne, rubber stamped 'cancelled' four times on front. Two vertical bends, otherwise extremely fine or better and extremely rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $10,000
National Bank of Tasmania Limited, specimen ten pounds, Zeehan, 18-, No 000401, imprint Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne, rubber stamped 'cancelled' four times on the front (MVR type 2 but earlier date period). Pin holes centre left, two vertical bends, otherwise crisp extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $17,000
Queensland Government, 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 $40,000
Passed in
Queensland Government, Queensland Treasury Note, specimen five pounds, uniface, Treasury, Brisbane, Novr. 1st 1866, No., imprint of the Government Printing Office, Brisbane, 'Cancelled/G.W' hand written 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 $45,000
Passed in
Union Bank of Australia, one pound, issued at Melbourne but overstamped GEELONG three times, 1 Oct, 1845, (18 printed), No. 30341, hand signed 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 p.101 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 $40,000
Passed in
Union Bank of Australia, Melbourne, one pound altered to five pounds, 1 July 1852, (18 printed), No. 111544, hand signed 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 ú1 and ú5 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 $6,000
Passed in
Union Bank of Australia, one pound, Goulburn, 4th Jnry 1858 No. C/T 9841 (MVR type 2a). A full note printed on thin paper, nearly fine and extremely rare as an issued country town note.
Estimate $30,000
Passed in
Union Bank of Australia, Melbourne, one pound, dated 1 Jany 1876 (187- printed), No.F452590, uniface note issue, signed Davids (?) for manager and entered by W.Anderson, no watermark, imprint of 'Perkins Bacon & Co. London Patented Hardened Steel Plate', vignette of Britannia and colonial wharf scene, with ships between in background, all within scroll border which includes MELBOURNE at the sides, two vertical overprints of ONE in five blue circles, blue and black on white, (Vort-Ronald, Type two (a), Fig.228, [p224], similar note, further comments pp223-8). Creases and folds, scattered light stains, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $36,000
Passed in
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, certificate on paper for one share of Bank Capital Stock, one hundred pounds sterling, 'John Malcolm' 22nd January 1836 No 1769, signed by Directors Jn Tombs, M.E.Baxter, Thomas Marsden, R.Merry, imprint W.Moffit Sc. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,700
Bill of Exchange, printed form with details entered in ink, Jno Flower, Eighty four pounds and Tenpence, Sydney, New South Wales, 20th September 1841, Third of Exchange No.71 to order of I.C.McLaren, in cartouche at left 'Sold By/W.Wilson/York St', paper watermarked 'JOHN DAWDNEY', endorsed on back to a third party by I.C.McLaren. Creases and folds, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Randell & Scott, Lang's Crossing, Hay, Murrum Bidgee, ten shillings, Hay Novr.5th 1861 No.75, vignette of steam ship in centre, imprint (faint) H.Berger Lit. Payable also in Adelaide (cf Nicholson lot 1631) (see Mira, W.J.D., 'From Riverboat to Iron Horse' MCC, Sydney 1990, p16). Trimmed to border, many folds, creases and tears, stuck down (as usual) to thick backing paper or card, fair and excessively rare, the only known example of this denomination.
Estimate $4,000
Passed in
Randell & Scott, Lang's Crossing, Hay, Murrum Bidgee, issued at Hay, one pound, currency note, dated 18th April 1861, (18- printed), number No.36, no watermark, value tablets in upper corners, vignette of steam ship in centre, imprint of H. Berger Lit. lower left, stating on front 'We Promise to Pay the Bearer on demand here, or in Adelaide, S. Australia, Twenty Shillings Sterling, value received', signed Randell Scott, black on white, (Spink Noble Sale 36 lot 2722 similar item, and discussion Mira 'From Riverboat to Iron Horse', 1990, p16). Note attached to cardboard, many folds and creases, close trimming on two edges, and small piece out of one side, otherwise very good and extremely rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,000