Five Pounds PeppiattwhiteB241 (2 consecutives) dated 29 May 1943 series C/368 45897 and 45898, the first Fine the second near so with some small central holes
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228London 31st August 1931 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 131/J 32134 & 131/J 32135. GVF, have been folded and with some minor brown discolouration at the edges
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228London 17th March 1932 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 179/J 68714 & 179/J 68715. GVF, have been folded and the 68714 with a hint of brown discolouration at the bottom edge
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228London 31st August 1931 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 131/J 32134 & 131/J 32135. GVF, have been folded and with some minor brown discolouration at the edges
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075861, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling. For a consecutively numbered note to this please see next lot
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075862, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling. For a consecutively numbered note to this please see previous lot
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 7th March 1952 serial number X22 011451, GVF and pleasing. For a consecutively numbered note to this see next lot
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 7th March 1952 serial number X22 011450, GVF and pleasing. For a consecutively numbered note to this see previous lot
Bank of England along with a Wales Black Bull 5 Swllt-Shillings (12) in various grades VG to GVF comprising a Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 dated 5th August 1955 serial number A44A 007471. A pair of the Peppiatt Second issue World War II Emergency 1940 issues (2) including a 10 Shillings B251 Mauve series Z71D 814200 and the 1 Pound B249 Blue/Pink series H34H 753086. A pair of 10 Shillings QE2 portrait FfordeB310 issues (2) last series prefixes D16N and D27N. A consecutively numbered trio of 1 Pounds QE2 portrait PageB322 (3) last series HZ 32 041070 - HZ32 041072. Together with another consecutive trio 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial SomersetB341 W Reverse (3) series AY54 357391 - AY54 357393.
Five Pounds CatternsWhite notes B228 dated 8th August 1932 (2) a consecutively numbered pair serial numbers 243/J 10192 & 243/J 10193, London issues. Both original and relatively crisp GVF or near so and 1 with Minor marginal nick at top left but this not affecting the note's general appearance
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18961 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a consecutive pair both offered in this sale, this with rust stains from storage in a tin, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
Five Pounds H.G. Bowen (1893-1902) White note B207a dated 12th May 1898 series D/3 18960 LONDON branch issue. A rare opportunity to acquire a Victorian Era white five, recently discovered, 1 of a pair of consecutives both offered in this sale, this with rust stains and 1 cm hole in the body, crinkled, otherwise paper firm about VF and Very Rare. The first Bowen signature notes we have offered.
Bank of England O'Brien a fine collection in album (25) in mixed high grades comprising a Five PoundWhite Note B275 dated 9th April 1955 series Z42 066765 along with One Pounds Green 1955 (24) including B274Replacement issues (3) series S76S 558704, S91S 072052 & S16T 727767 and B273 issues (21) several of which in consecutive pairs or near consecutive sets prefixes include M94J, S25J, O49J, T29J, Z70J, C20K, E74K, E75K, E80K, J73K, K76K, L34K, L55K, R63K, A98L and D94L
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (6) including B277 shaded symbol issues 1957 a consecutive trio FIRST series A30 191682 - A30 191684 EF-GEF and B280white symbol issues 1961 a consecutive trio FIRST series H96 808598 - H96 808600 about UNC
Bank of EnglandTen Shillings to Five Pounds (36) a mixed mostly high grades group comprising Ten Shillings B271 Red/Brown issues 1955 (5) a consecutive set of 4 notes series W98Y 629125 to W98Y 629128 and series X24Y 726915. Ten Shillings QE2 portrait & seated Britannia (10) Fforde 1967 issues (4) including B309 (2) series 90S 691882 & first series 89R 494317 and B310 issues (2) consecutive set A81N 259209 & A81N 259210, Hollom 1963 issues (3) including B295 prefix 86N and B294 prefixes U61 &X27 and O'Brien issues 1961 (3) close serial numbers all prefix E20. One Pounds Green O'Brien B273 issues 1955 (13) prefixes T89K, Y19J, Y90J, L73J, J73L, J16L, C46L, H25L, H51L, E05L, E94L, C12L and D35L. One Pounds Green BealeB268 issue 1950 (3) prefixes D63C, K28B and first series H44B. One Pounds O'Brien QE2 portrait & seated Britannia B282 issues 1960 (4) a consecutive set of 4 notes series 46K 252377 to 46K 252380. Along with Five Pounds WhiteB276 dated 16th September 1955 series A80A 061908
CatternsFive pounds white notes B228 (2) both dated 13th May 1930, a consecutively numbered pair series 374/H 37763 & 374/H 37764, (Pick328a), both have a small bank stamp on reverse, in PMG holders graded 55 About Uncirculated & 58 Choice About Uncirculated, rare in this condition and as a consecutive pair
CatternsFive pounds white notes B228 (2) both dated 1st June 1932, a consecutively numbered pair series 208/J 52323 & 208/J 52324, (Pick328a), in PMG holders graded 45 Choice Extremely Fine (minor rust mark) and 45EPQ Choice Extremely Fine exceptional paper quality, rare in this condition and as a consecutive pair
Five Pounds Catternswhite note B228 (3) dated 8th August 1932, a consecutively numbered run series 243/J 10192 - 243/J 10194, London issue, (Pick328a), one has a tiny edge nick top right, about VF
Five Pounds O'Brien white note (3) B276 dated 25th October 1955, a consecutively numbered run series B14A 093698 & B14A 093700, these 3 notes being consecutive to the previous pair, (Pick345), first 2 are Uncirculated the last note good EF to aUNC
Five Pounds O'Brien white note (2) B276 dated 25th October 1955, a consecutively numbered pair series B14A 093694 & B14A 093695, (Pick345), Uncirculated and scarce as a consecutive pair
Five Pounds O'Brien white note (2) B276 dated 25th October 1955, a consecutively numbered pair series B14A 093696 & B14A 093697, these 2 notes being consecutive to the previous pair, (Pick345), Uncirculated and scarce as a consecutive pair
Five Pounds O'Brien white note (2) B276 dated 25th October 1955, a consecutively numbered pair series B14A 093683 & B14A 093684, these 2 notes being consecutive to the previous pair, (Pick345), Uncirculated and scarce as a consecutive pair
Five Pounds O'Brien white note (2) B276 dated 25th October 1955, a consecutively numbered pair series B14A 093681 & B14A 093682, (Pick345), Uncirculated and scarce as a consecutive pair
Five pounds (6), O'Brien (4) white notes B275, a consecutively numbered series Y88 028238 - Y88 028241 dated 5th February 1955, all VF and Beale (2) white notes B270 dated 23rd May 1950 & 29th October 1951 series R58 086055 & W10 031048, Fine
Five pounds Peppiattwhite thick paper B255 (4) all dated 30th July 1945, a consecutively numbered series J84 089715 to J84 089718, small stains on first note, EF
Five pounds MahonwhiteB215 (2) both dated 16th March 1926, a consecutively numbered pair series 244/E 00410 & 244/E 00411, second note has very faint toning at edges, GVF to EF
Five pounds PeppiattwhiteB241e (2) both dated 2nd November 1937, a consecutively numbered pair, series T/267 60114 & T/267 60115, LIVERPOOL branch issues, Pick335b, e few small edge tears at bottom, both GVF and scarce as an original pair
Five pounds PeppiattwhiteB264 (2) both dated 16th July 1947, a consecutively numbered pair, very last run of the series M71 075413 & M71 075414, GEF to about UNC
Five pounds CatternswhiteB228 (2) both dated 13th May 1930, a consecutively numbered pair series 374/H 37763 & 374/H 37764, Pick328a, both have a small bank stamp on reverse, EF to GEF
Five pounds BealewhiteB270 (4) all dated 10th April 1951, a consecutively numbered run, series U35 066084 to U35 066087, Pick344, one with light stain left edge, 2 vertical folds only, EF to GEF
Five pounds Peppiattwhite thick paper B255 (2) both dated 5th January 1945, a consecutively numbered pair series H08 024497 & H08 024498, small rust marks on edges, about EF
Five pounds BealewhiteB270 (2) both dated 21st February 1951, a consecutively numbered pair, series T94 036221 & T94 036222, Pick344, name and bank stamp for North Cheam on reverse, VF to GVF
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (5) a consecutively numbered run dated 9th September 1955 series A74A 066340 to A74A 066344, one has inked numbers reverse & the others have light edge stains at left, VF
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (3) a consecutively numbered trio dated 13th July 1955 series A24A 088793 to A24A 088795 (this one has tiny printers ink marks on reverse), first note GVF the others about EF
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (2) a consecutively numbered pair dated 13th July 1955 series A24A 088789 & A24A 088790 (this one has tiny printers ink marks on reverse), about EF,
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (3) a consecutively numbered trio dated 24th June 1955 series A08A 032295 to A08A 032297, one has a small inked number on reverse, GVF
Five pounds BealewhiteB270 (3) dated 17th October 1951, a consecutively numbered trio, series V99 093732 to V99 093734, VF to GVF one has inked number and a stain
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (2) a consecutively numbered pair dated 13th July 1955 series A24A 088781 & A24A 088782, tiny print marks on one, about EF
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (2) a consecutively numbered pair dated 27th September 1955 series A89A 071546 & A89A 071547, one with tiny edge stain, GVF
Five pounds O'Brien whiteB276 (2) a consecutively numbered pair dated 22nd October 1955 series B12A 072895 small marks & a dirt crease on reverse VF & B12A 072896 GVF
Five pounds PeppiattwhiteB255 thick paper (2) a consecutively numbered pair dated 30th October 1944 series K50 040906 & E50 040907, stamped bank number on reverse, pressed GVF
Five Pounds WhitePeppiatt. B264. Two notes. 16th July 1947 M71 075424 and M71 075425. Consecutively numbered. 16th July 1947 is the very last date of the Peppiatt white five Pounds, hence very scarce. Series ends at M71. Both UNC.
Five Pounds WhitePeppiatt. B264. Two notes. 16th July 1947 M71 075426 and M71 075427. Consecutively numbered. 16th July 1947 is the very last date of the Peppiatt white five Pounds, hence very scarce. Series ends at M71. Both UNC.
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