Isle of ManMartins Bank £1 dated 1st December 1931 Oldham and Shawyer red serial number 72506 Pick 18a (Banknote Yearbook IM13b "rare" with no value given) firm and original Fine or better and seldom offered, certainly the first example from 1931 we have seen
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 Pound 17th March 1958 Pick 6d (Banknote Yearbook IM3f, IOMPM M283) signatures J.E. Cashin & W.E. Quirk serial number I/4 5997. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas Harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. AU and scarce in this original and pleasing grade
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 Pound 4th April 1957 Pick 6d (Banknote Yearbook IM3f, IOMPM M283) signatures J.E. Cashin & W.E. Quirk serial number H/4 5996. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas Harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. AU and scarce in this original and pleasing grade
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 Pound 5th March 1956 (the earliest date for these signatories) Pick 6d (Banknote Yearbook IM3f, IOMPM M283) signatures J.E. Cashin & W.E. Quirk serial number D/4 5985. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas Harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. Nearer VF than Fine
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 Pound 17th March 1958 Pick 6d (Banknote Yearbook IM3f, IOMPM M283) signatures J.E. Cashin & W.E. Quirk serial number I/4 0576. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas Harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. Fine
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 Pound 9th February 1949 Pick 6b (Banknote Yearbook IM3d) signatures Kelly & Ronan serial number Q/3 3518. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas Harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. About Fine
Books - Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Pick Vol II General Issues (2) 6th and 9th Editions, KrauseWorld Coins 1801 - 1991 18th Edition, English Paper MoneyDuggleby (2) 4th and 7th Editions, Banknote Yearbook 2002, Collectors Banknotes 2008, Coin Year Book 1987, Coins Market Values 1976, a selection of books and pamphlets (18) concerning the histories of banks and paper money along with a selection of past auction catalogues and dealers lists (over 21 kilos gross weight), second hand
Books (6) British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 2 'The Reign of Queen Victoria' by Laurence Brown (2007 edition), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558 to the present day with valuations by Daniel Fearon, 1984 Edition, The Banknote Yearbook 6th Edition (2009), The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition (2013), British Military Authority Occupation Currency 1942-1956 Europe and North Africa by T.A.van Elmpt (2003), Standard Catalogue of British Coins 2004 (39th Edition), all in very good second-hand condition
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Accessories & Books (4) a group including 2 x Large Lindner Banknote albums format 305 x 317mm with ring binder and softer free crystal clear hard-PVC pages with white backing pages - one in wine red including 12 x 2 slotted pages and 9 x 3 slotted pages. Comes with the slipcase also in wine red and all in very well kept condition, and another in tan orange with 27 x 2 slotted pages only, both almost as new. The lot also comes with Notaphily related books, in good condition (2) including the English Paper Money by Vincent Duggleby, 7th Edition 2006, ISBN 0-9543457-1-1. Along with The Banknote Yearbook, 9th Edition 2015 by Token Publishing
Isle of Man Government 10 Pounds Pick 31a (Banknote Yearbook IM51a, IOMPM M511) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number 002070. Brown and dark green on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and reverse in brown and orange Peel Castle. GEF - About UNC and an Exceptionally Scarce note
Isle of Man Government 20 Pounds 1979 Commemorative Issue Pick 32 (Banknote Yearbook IM61, IOMPM M526) signature W. Dawson VERY LOW serial number 000034. Red-orange orange and dark brown on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre, Commemorative text reading "ISSUED DURING MILLENNIUM YEAR 1979" to lower right of the triskele and Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and Laxey wheel 1854 and crowd of people on reverse. About UNC - UNC, a Scarce note and a COLLECTIBLE low serial number
The States of Guernsey 20 Pounds signature M.J.Brown issues (3) including Black signature Pick 51b (Banknote Yearbook GU61b) LOW serial number for this type A500010 given the GU61b serial numbers start A500001, red red-violet and orange on multicolour underprint with Saumarez Park 1815 on obverse and Admiral Lord de Saumarez and Gibraltar Bay The British Squadron putting to sea 12.7.1801 on reverse. Along with Reduced size issues Red-orange signatures Pick 55a (Banknote Yearbook GU62a) LOW near consecutive serial numbers B000013 & B000015 given the GU62a type start at B000001. All LOW COLLECTIBLE numbers an About UNC - UNC
The States of Guernsey 5 Pounds Pick 44b (Banknote Yearbook GU41) dated 1st March 1965 signature L.A. Guillemette titled Treasurer serial number 2/R 0047. The note in green and blue featuring flowers at centre left, value in words in left corners, numerical denomination at centre right and in words against a multicolour guilloche at centre on obverse and the State's Coat of Arms on wavy background in grey on reverse. Printed by Perkins Bacon Limited London and imprint at lower centre in margin on obverse. VF or near so
The States of GuernseyReplacement notes all with signature W.C. Bull titled States Treasurer Z prefix (9) mostly about UNC - UNC consisting of 1 Pounds Pick 48r (Banknote Yearbook GU35a) (5) including serial numbers Z002105, Z005785, Z020724 and a consecutive pair Z049843 & Z049844, all in dark green and black on multicolour with Market Square scene of 1822 on lower obverse and Daniel de Laisle Brock and Royal Court St. Peter Port on reverse. 5 PoundsPick 49r (Banknote Yearbook GU43) serial number Z113538, purple dark-brown and olive-brown on multicolour underprint with Fort Grey at lower centre on obverse and Thomas de la Rue (The Guernsey Printer), Fountain Street St. Peter Port 1799 and Envelope making machine on reverse. 10 PoundsPick 50r (Banknote Yearbook GU52a) (3) a consecutive trio serial numbers Z016592, Z016593 & Z016594, all in purple blue and blue-black on multicolour underprint with Castle Cornet at lower centre on obverse and Major Sir Isaac Brock and Battle of Queenston Heights on reverse.
The States of Guernsey 10 Pounds Replacement notes a consecutive trio Pick 50r (Banknote Yearbook GU52b) all with signature M.J. Brown titled States Treasurer (3) serial numbers Z096286, Z096287 & Z096288. All in purple blue and blue-black on multicolour underprint with Castle Cornet at lower centre on obverse and Major Sir Isaac Brock and Battle of Queenston Heights on reverse. About UNC - UNC
The States of Guernsey 20 Pounds both with signatures W.C. Bull (2) including a Pick 51a (Banknote Yearbook GU61a) serial number A004690 and a Replacement note Pick 51r (Banknote Yearbook GU61a) serial number Z017586. Both red, red-violet, brown and orange on multicolour underprint with Saumarez Park scene 1815 at lower centre on obverse and Admiral Lord de Saumarez and Gibraltar Bay The British Squadron putting to sea 12.7.1801 on reverse. Both about UNC - UNC the replacement with a very small barely visible tear at centre top but not excessive and not threatening the notes general appearance
ScotlandRoyal Bank of Scotland plc 100 Pounds dated 3 January 1985 serial number A/1 357567, red on multicolour underprint, arms at right, value at centre and each corner, reverse Balmoral Castle Calloway-Murphy RB84 (Banknote Yearbook SC88) VF-GVF and scarce
The States of Guernsey 1 Pounds Pick 43c (Banknote Yearbook GU33b) dated 1st July 1966 signature L.A. Guillemette titled Treasurer (2) serial numbers 44/F 1003 and 46/D 3102. The notes in purple on light green underprint featuring St Peter Port and Castle Cornet view at upper centre, value in words in each corner and numerical denomination at centre in underprint on obverse and the State's Coat of Arms and guilloche at centre all in green with the printers imprint at lower centre on reverse. Printed by Perkins Bacon Limited London. About UNC - UNC
The States of Guernsey 10 Pounds (5) including signature W.C. Bull Pick 50a (Banknote Yearbook GU52a) serial numbers B300485, B401900 this with top left corner inked and near LAST number for this type B999998, purple blue and blue-black on multicolour with Castle Cornet on obverse and Major General Sir Isaac Brock and Battle of Queenston Heights on reverse, Along with Black signature & Blue signature Reduced size issues M. J. Brown Pick 50b (Banknote Yearbook GU52b) serial number D747296 and Pick 54a (Banknote Yearbook GU53) serial number F000069. All about UNC - UNC
The States of Guernsey 5 Pounds (10) in high grades to UNC including signature W.C. Bull Pick 49a (Banknote Yearbook GU43) FIRST series LOW serial number A000603, purple dark brown and olive-brown on multicolour Fort Grey on obverse and Thomas De La Rue (The Guernsey Printer), Fountain Street St. Peter Port 1799 and Envelope machine on reverse. Brown signature M.J. Brown Reduced size issue Pick 53a (Banknote Yearbook GU44a) serial number H391993. Signature D.P. Trestain Reduced size issue Pick 53b (Banknote Yearbook GU44b) serial number H961831. Signature D.P. Trestain QE2 issues Pick 56a (Banknote Yearbook GU45a) (5) serial number A999126 along with consecutive pairs (2) serial numbers A999971 & A999972 and B499971 & B499972, dark brown and purple on multicolour underprint with Queen Elizabeth II & Town Church St. Peter Port on obverse and Fort Grey & Hanois Lighthouse 1862 on reverse. Signature D.M. Clark QE2 windowed security thread issue Pick 56b (Banknote Yearbook GU45c) LOW serial number for type GU45c serial number C600088, windowed security thread type serial numbers start at C600001. Signature D.P.Trestain Millennium Commemorative issue 2000 Pick 60 (Banknote Yearbook GU46) series M prefix only and this being LOW serial number M000011, similar to previous QE2 issues with commemorative text added to centre left. All signatures titled States Treasurer.
Isle of ManMartins Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 19b (Banknote Yearbook IM13f, IOMPM M327) signature Conacher dated 1st February 1957 serial number 225274. Black with Bank's Coat of Arms at left and Tower of Refuge at right on obverse and triskelion, Castle Rushen and Albert Tower on reverse. . EF - GEF small thin strip of tape residue on reverse
The States of Guernsey QE2 issues (4) including 20 Pounds (3) consisting of a consecutive pair signature D.P. Trestain Pick 58a (Banknote Yearbook GU63a) serial numbers A999971 & A999972 along with signature D.M. Clark Pick 58b (Banknote Yearbook GU63b) a HIGH serial number for this type C899900 given GU63b ends C900000, all in pink dark brown and orange on multicolour underprint with Queen Elizabeth II & St James Concert Hall on obverse and flowers, St. Sampson's Church and sailing boats below Vale Castle on reverse. Along with 50 pounds signature D.P. Trestain Pick 59 (Banknote Yearbook GU71a) serial number A036797, dark brown dark green and blue-black on multicolour underprint with Queen Elizabeth II & The Royal Court House on obverse and La Gran'mere, Pointe de la Moye, Letter of marque & St. Andrew's Church on reverse. All about UNC - UNC
Isle of Man Bank Limited 1 PoundPick 6d (Banknote Yearbook IM3f, IOMPM M283) signatures J.E. Cashin & W.E. Quirk dated 17th March 1958 serial number I/4 5996. Blue, brown and green featuring Douglas harbour on obverse and triskele at centre on reverse. EF
The States of Guernsey 10 Shillings Pick 42b (Banknote Yearbook GU32b) dated 1st January 1961 serial number 12/T 2723 signature L.A. Guillemette titled Treasurer. The note in lilac on light green underprint featuring the value in each corner, in words on a panel at centre and also numerical denomination in undeprint at centre on obverse and the State's Coat of Arms and guilloche at centre all in purple with the printers imprint at lower centre on reverse. Printed by Perkins Bacon Limited London. About UNC and a scarcer date
Isle of Man Government 10 Pounds (2) comprising Pick 42 (Banknote Yearbook IM53, IOMPM M536) serial number C054819 UNC and Pick 36a (Banknote Yearbook IM52, IOMPM M525) serial number 696162 VF and Scarce. Both notes in brown and green on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre and Queen Elizabeth II at right and reverse in brown orange and multicolour Peel Castle
Isle of Man Government 10 Pounds SPECIMENPick 31s (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM51a, IOMPM M511) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number 000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Brown and dark green on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and reverse in brown and orange Peel Castle. About UNC and rare
The States of Guernsey 10 Pounds QE2 issues (6) including signature D.P. Trestain Pick 57a (Banknote Yearbook GU54a) (5) consisting of 2 consecutive pairs with matching near LAST serial numbers for respective prefixes A999971 & A999972 and B999971 & B999972 along with serial number C000347. Signature D.M. Clark Pick 57b (Banknote Yearbook GU54c) serial number E000088.
Isle of Man Government 20 Pounds Replacement issues Pick 43r (Banknote Yearbook IM63b, IOMPM M539r) a consecutive pair signature J.A. Cashen (2) serial numbers Z020699 & Z0207100. Brown and red-orange on multicolour underprint with triskele and Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and Laxey wheel 1854 and crowd of people on reverse. Both GEF - about UNC
The States of Guernsey 1 Pounds (17) in high grades mostly about UNC - UNC including signature Hodder titled Treasurer Pick 45b (Banknote Yearbook GU34b) serial number E008093, olive on pink and yellow underprint Arms at centre on obverse and Castle Cornet on reverse. Black signature M.J. Brown titled States Treasurer Pick 48b (Banknote Yearbook GU35b) serial number H765402, dark green and black on multicolour Market scene at lower centre on obverse. Signature M.J. Brown titled States Treasurer Pick 52a (Banknote Yearbook GU36a) Reduced size issue (11) serial numbers J469507 along with a consecutive set J999967 - J999976. Green signature D.P. Trestain titled States Treasurer Pick 52b (Banknote Yearbook GU36b) Reduced size issue serial number M854036. Signature D.M. Clark titled States Treasurer a consecutive trio Pick 52c (Banknote Yearbook GU36c) Reduced size issue (3) serial numbers V000370, V000371 and V000372.
Isle of Man Government 5 Pounds SPECIMENPick 30s (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM42a, IOMPM M510) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number 000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Blue-black and violet on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and reverse in grey-green Castle Rushen. GEF and rare
Isle of Man Government 1 PoundSPECIMENPick 29s1 (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM32a, IOMPM M509) signature P.H.G Stallard serial number C000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Purple on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and Tynwald Hill on reverse. UNC and rare
Isle of Man Government 50 New Pence SPECIMENPick 28s1 (similar to Banknote Yearbook IM22, IOMPM M508) signature P.H.G. Stallard serial number A000000 red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse and 2 punchole cancels. Blue on multicolour underprint with triskele at centre Queen Elizabeth II at right on obverse and old sailing boat on reverse. About UNC and scarce
Isle of Man Government 1 Pounds (2) including Pick 25a (Banknote Yearbook IM31a, IOMPM M501) signature R.H. Garvey serial number B180772 GVF and Pick 29a (Banknote Yearbook IM32a, IOMPM M509) signature P.G.H. Stallard serial number C875592 about UNC - UNC. Both with signature titles Lieutenant Governor. Purple on multicolour with triskele and young and mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on obverse and Tynwald Hill on reverse
Books (19) Banknote-related titles including English Paper Money by Vincent Duggleby (7) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th editions. Banknote Yearbook by Token Publishing (4) 5th, 7th, 8th and 10th editions. Isle of Man Paper Money 2014. Paper Money of Scotland Volumes 1 and 2 by Jonathan Callaway and Dave Murphy First Edition 2018. Standard Catalogue of Paper Money by Albert Pick 3rd edition 1980. Krause World Paper Monet 1961-present 14th edition. Collectors' Banknotes 2008 Treasury and Bank of England 15th Edition, . Paper Money 1989 Fixed Annual price list by Victor Gadoury. The Banking History List September 2008, all in good second-hand condition. (Total weight over 17 Kilos). Room bidders only, to be removed from the room on auction day, no postal bidders.
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