Private Bank Issues
Lot 2658 SESSION 9 - 4.30PM Wednesday 30 July Private Bank Issues
Estimate $4,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,200
THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK LIMITED, Melbourne, specimen five pounds, dated 1st April 1877, printed on both sides, numbered A10001, not watermarked, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Engravers & c, London, unsigned, perforated 'SPECIMEN/BW & Co/LONDON' in three lines, unsigned, (This note noted in Vort Ronald, Australian Private Banknote Pedigrees p.127, Vort-Ronald p.125-6 for background). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Ex Spink London Auction April 2010 (lot 27).
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