Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 22 Sept 1944 serial number E18 035091 LONDON branch about UNC - UNC and rarely seen in this high grade
Five Pounds Catternswhite BIRMINGHAM branch May 2 1931 B228a, 463U 44433 perhaps closer to VF than Fine with some unevenness to the edges and a stamp and penned number reverse, a rare and desirable branch note
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
Bank of England (18) whiteFive Pounds Beale 22 May 1952 X86 080468 About Fine with some ink marks and inked annotations, Ten Pounds BaileyB400 (1) JE66 996049, Five Pounds Salmon (3) B407 LK28 223091, LH53 528180 and LH65 464039 , One PoundSomerset (6) DT34 781938, DU79 673755, DU79 673756, DX09 895305, DX16 895241 and DY06 726174, Ten Shillings (7) O'Brien B271 Last Series Z72X 085602 GVF, Ten Shillings O'Brien B286 D11 538331 Fine, HollomB294 X55 316895, FfordeB309 (4) 41Z 304609, 02Y 689652, 02Y 689656, and 43Z 927743 in mixed grades some EF
Five Pounds Catternswhite BIRMINGHAM branch May 5 1931 B228a, 478U 65177 Fine with a pinhole at the centre and a small holes above and below the word Five at left
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (8) Shaded £5 symbol reverse - 1957 to 61 - Helmeted Britannia front B277 (6 ) first series A31 552172 , A39 545187, A52 491130, & B33 041165, B71 002173 , C46 588573 VF to Good EF and WHITE £5 symbol reverse - 1961 to 63 B280 (2 ) first series H86 155439 VF , H81 829861 EF
Five Pounds BealewhiteB270London 19th April 1951 serial number U43 082016 Pick344 VF penned number lower left corner, pencilled number at the top and bank stamp reverse
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 O'Brien Lion & Key (4) average VF to about EF comprising B277 Shaded Symbol variety LAST series prefix serial number E13 240808. Along with the later 1961 B280White Symbol variety (3) all FIRST series prefixes serial numbers H29 504070, H94 324243 and H94 860892.
Five Pounds BealewhiteB270 U13 068165 dated 14 March 1951 Good Fine with a small pencil annotation on the reverse, and a small crease on the lower right corner
Five Pounds O`Brien whiteB276London 19 September 1955, serial number A82A 012496, Pick 345, nVF small nick at top edge and penned number 110 in the obverse field
Five Pounds PeppiattLondon 13th June 1945 J44 000456 B255 original and pleasant VF very low serial number for this prefix, unusual to see three zeros in a white five pounds serial number. Westminster Bank Mansfield Road Nottingham stamp on reverse
Five Pounds Bealewhite note B270 dated October 3rd 1949, series O58 035872, (Pick344), EF with some faint brown discolouration and a small section of the top left corner missing
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note London branch dated 28 April 1945 the date on which Benitto Mussolini was executed Serial no. J05 045963, VF or better with signs of slight creasing through the centre of the note with staining on the reverse bottom right hand corner from mount and stamped with numbers 2201 in top left in line with vignette otherwise a well presented and clear note. an example of a Military Payment Note printed on the heavier Thick Paper with incorporation of Metal thread with new prefix numbering system showing five figures in the watermark instead of the previous four. Few examples in grade EF or higher have appeared with us in the present year.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241b BRISTOL branch issue dated 1st April 1935 serial number T/179 44540, a presentable and well-preserved VF with a minor inked signature at lower right reverse and an Exceptionally Rare note . In fact we have only offered 1 example in December 2019 in good Fine again with a small inked annotation that realised £2000. Also historically this is an example of the last ever branch issued notes as at the outbreak of World War II all branches ceased issuing notes. Issuing became centralized in the main office in London and the branches only served as distribution centres.
Five Pounds NairneWhite Note B208b dated 24th June 1915 serial number 31/D 83624, VF and an Exceptionally Rare early example of the White Britannia medallion issues. Seldom seen by the public at the time as it would roughly be equal to a monthly wage, as average guards and signalmen would make about 25 to 35 shillings per week (20 Shillings in 1 Pound), these historic examples are consistently sought after by any collector. John Gordon Nairne served a long and prosperous career in the Bank service entering at a very young age in 1880. He was knighted in 1914 and created a Baronet in 1917.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a an early dated 24th May 41511 with the 2 digit over letter fractional prefix serial number 50/H 41511 LONDON branch issue in presentable VF and Exceptionally Scarce note now a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 12th May 1932 serial number 203/J 46413 LONDON branch issue, a fresh and presentable pressed GVF and a fabulous early example, well kept over the ages and appears EF-about UNC at first glance
Five Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209a dated 1st June 1922 serial number D/25 48126 LONDON branch issue a pleasing GVF - EF and an Exceptionally Scarce note now almost a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a a later dated 16th September 1924 with the 3 digit over letter fractional prefix serial number 019/E 96354 LONDON branch issue in presentable good Fine or better very minor age and handling related wear , nearly a century old and Exceptionally Scarce. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
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 075954, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 30th June 1952 serial number Y20 052976, a pleasing high grade example about UNC - UNC
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 PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075877, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds HarveyWhite Note B209a bearing the Valentine's Day date 100 Years ago on 14th February 1920 serial number 64/J 93474, a pleasing and presentable GVF lightly pressed with a minor original ink smudge and 5 almost undetectable pinholes around Britannia medallion visible at inspection against strong light. A perfect gift for the few romantics left out there to show their other half that their love would last through the centuries`
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th June 1947 serial number M42 075974, a pleasing very high grade example in about UNC - UNC still retaining original embossing and showing very minor signs of handling
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 9th September 1944 serial number E07 078718, VF various bank and hand stamps - 2 on face one of which a date "Feb 22 1946", 2 inked numerals on face. The reverse an inked signature Mr/Mrs James and pencilled signature A. Sargeson and 2 hand stamps from Manchester stores - The Great Universal Stores Limited and the Montague Burton Ltd, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester a clothes shop established by Sir Montague Maurice Burton and still operating to this day under Burton Menswear London
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B241 LONDON branch issue dated 22nd January 1944 and serial number D/179 62506, and an Exceptionally high grade example about UNC slightly wrinkled at places around edges, perhaps from indirect moisture or air humidity.
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 12th October 1955 serial number B03A 009604, presentable VF or slightly better minor edge nick at lower right and a clear glue repaired 11mm tear at upper centre
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated on the US Independence day 4th July 1945 serial number J 62 065963, good Fine - about VF small edge nicks at folds and an inked name in large and bold letters on reverse
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 PeppiattWhite note World War II German Operation BERNHARD forgery B241OB dated 29th October 1935 serial number A/247 58160, VF or better with the usual Pinholes in body
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 14th November 1950 serial number T10 089165, VF pressed and washed with watermark thinned at right resulting in a minor inner split but a presentable note
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
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue and an earlier example for type dated 26th September 1944 and an interesting "declining" serial number E21 055054, a presentable VF with 2 signed pencilled names on reverse in large letters and a small pencilled numeral 25 also on reverse
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 25th October 1945 serial number K60 000893, VF previously displayed in a frame or similar as most noticeable by toning of paper from sunlight and lightly trimmed at right edge with also an inked number on reverse, but no observable mounting points (glue or similar)
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 29th January 1951 serial number T74 068542, VF lightly pressed and presentable note
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 6th September 1950 an interesting "declining" serial number S50 056055, VF a very tiny Pinhole at upper left
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 27th September 1945 serial number K36 077343, VF lightly pressed with visible signs of wear and handling
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 6th October 1944 serial number E30 072813, VF faint pencilled numeral at upper right on face and an inked numeral on reverse
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 11th October 1950 serial number S80 023773, presentable VF or very slightly better
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 21st October 1955 serial number B11A 063026, VF - GVF with a glue repaired 52mm tear in the right margin but not affecting design and a inked numeral on reverse
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 1st January 1952 serial number W64 084923, VF or slightly better multiple pinholes to upper centre left body of the note and minor faint pencilled W in upper right
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 25th May 1949 serial number N45 053689, presentable VF with an inked signature on reverse W S Wilkes and a handstamp at upper right
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B264 Post-war Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 14th May 1947 serial number M17 063651, good Fine - about VF pencilled numerals and a hand stamp on face
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 13th October 1950 serial number S82 097280, VF stained with minor thinning and a tape repair at the place of thinning
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 21st September 1949 serial number O48 011901, presentable VF pressed with 2 inked signatures on reverse Kemp at left and R. Best at right
Five Pounds O'Brien White note B276 Thin paper Metal thread LONDON branch issue dated 16th December 1955 serial number B59A 008680, VF previously mounted with 6 glue residue mounting points on reverse
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (4) average VF to about EF comprising B277 Shaded Symbol variety LAST series prefix serial number E13 240808. Along with the later 1961 B280White Symbol variety (3) all FIRST series prefixes serial numbers H29 504070, H94 324243 and H94 860892.
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 HarveyWhite note B209a dated 31st October 1922 serial number C/29 86193 LONDON branch issue EF very minor rust and Exceptionally Scarce note now almost a century old. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 9th July 1947 serial number M65 088628 London branch, in a PMG holder and very high graded Choice UNC 64 Pinholes. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London these notes are seldom seen in such high grades
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 31st March 1952 serial number X42 005187 London branch and an original GVF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
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 PeppiattWhite note B241f dated 21st April 1938 serial number T/298 14431 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. An attractive GVF with paper still retaining some relative crispness, faint bank stamp at upper right. A very Rare branch issue note
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 24th March 1933 serial number 270/J 15743 London branch issue about EF and an Exceptionally Scarce early signature, very sought after by most collectors
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th July 1956 serial number from the LAST series D51A 042993. A fresh and crisp GEF - about UNC example of the last White 5 Pound notes
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 30th June 1919 serial number 67/H 38855 London branch issue VF - GVF Pinholes, Faint Annotations and an always sought after early signature. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey became the 17th Chief Cashier on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228f dated 1 April 1931 serial number 459/U 72246 MANCHESTER branch issue. Black and white, ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left, value in black tablet low left. Presentable VF - GVF Bank stamps one of which includes a Manchester Accounts dated 20th May 1932 along with other Manchester bank stamps, Minor Annotation and an Exceptionally Scarce early branch issue note
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 7th May 1945 serial number J12 081870 LONDON branch about UNC - UNC and rarely seen in this high grade
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note B228 dated 8th August 1932 serial number 243/J 67868 London branch issue. Presentable good Fine and a Scarce early issue
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 2nd June 1947 serial number M33 066089 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. EF and a very desirable note. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Notes B255 Thick paper Metal threaded (2) both war-time and early dated for this type 21st October 1944 London branch issues with same FIRST series prefix and very close serial numbers E43 036585 & E43 036599. Both presentable and desirable VF - GVF and always keenly sought after
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 24th July 1952 LAST series serial number Y41 080420 London branch GVF - about EF and a scarcer later issue. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th August 1949 serial number 016 021567 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Fresh and crisp about UNC or near so
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 4th October 19565 serial number A95A 094385 London branch. Original and relatively crisp VF
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 3rd February 1947 serial number L31 034636 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. Original and relatively crisp VF or slightly better
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 22nd January 1952 serial number W82 013817 London branch EF very Minor Rust but not affecting the design or the general appearance of the note. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds Peppiatt World War II German Operation BernhardForgeryWhite note B241 dated 4th April 1938 serial number B/200 71084. A very fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC example, paper slightly wrinkled however these notes rarely appear in such high grades and this an excellent example perfect for any collector
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 15th November 1950 serial number T11 035339 London branch about EF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B255 Thick Paper Metal Thread dated 21st July 1945 serial number J77 084040 LONDON branch issue. Original and presentable VF Minor Annotations reverse, Bank stamp on obverse
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 26th November 1955 serial number B42A 009749 London branch. Good Fine - about VF
Five Pounds O'Brien White Note B276 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 8th September 1956 LAST series D89A 061356 London branch GVF - EF lightly pressed. The obverse with much eye appeal and the print very well kept. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London without imprint
Five Pounds O'Brien White Notes B276 Thin paper Metal thread London branch issues (2) the first dated 17th June 1955 serial number A10A 086260, the second dated 23rd September 1955 serial number A86A 039351. VG and Fine
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) including the 2 varieties B277 Shaded symbols 1957 and a FIRST series number A67 753507 along with the B280White symbols 1961 serial number J31 397539. Both About UNC or near so and very sought after and collectable in high grades
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite Note B264 Fourth Post-war Period Thin paper Metal thread dated 1st May 1947 serial number M06 096910 London branch VF. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. An interesting fact about this issue is that all the notes are dated 1947 but were not issued into circulation until 1948 and no notes were printed in 1948.
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread issue dated 6th June 1952 and a nice serial number with the last number for its prefix X99 013311. VF and a Scarce later note for this type
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key B280White symbol issues 1961 (2) FIRST series serial numbers H10 869231 and H72 328718. The first GEF, the second about UNC Minor rust and both Scarce and desirable notes
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) a LAST & FIRST series prefixes pair of the 2 varieties B277 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 last series E19 328497 and B280White Symbols issue 1961 first series H51 665401. A desirable and always attractive pair the first note in EF, the second VF-GVF
Five Pounds BealeWhite note B270 Thin paper Metal thread dated 20th January 1951 serial number T67 070545 London branch. Printed at St. Luke's Works, London. VF Minor Annotations, Pinholes
Five Pounds Peppiatt pre-war SPECIMENWhite Note B241s dated 20th April 1934 serial number 000Q 00000. GEF - About UNC, Minor Foxing Horizontal lines perhaps from storage. Britannia medallion at upper left red SPECIMEN overprint in solid capitals twice diagonally at centre left and across signature at lower right. These notes were produced for the benefit of foreign central banks. They should have been returned and destroyed when no longer needed for reference, but that was not always the case.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 2nd September 1922 serial number D/70 83254 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade. Sir Ernest Musgrave Harvey was the 17th Chief Cashier which he became on the 6th May 1918 just as the end of World War I was approaching. The inflation caused during the war meant that demand for banknotes increased during Mr Harvey's time in office. Sir Harvey was knighted in 1920 and created a Baronet in 1933, among his other honours which were the CBE, Chavlier of the Legion of Honour and Chavlier of Leopold of Belgium.
White notes (3) comprising Peppiatt (2) Five pounds B241 dated 2nd October 1934 serial number A/125 68296 VG and Ten Pounds Operation Bernhardforgery as B242 dated 19th April 1934 serial number K134 50235 Fine along with BealeFive Pounds B270 dated 25th October 1949 serial number O77 031420 Fine
Five Pounds White notes (2) comprising O'Brien B275 dated 2nd May 1955 serial number Z61 019938 and BealeB270 dated 3rd August 1951 serial number V35 087337. VG - about Fine
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note B255 Thick paper Metal Threaded Second Period issue dated 7th August 1945 serial number J91 005151 LONDON branch GVF - about EF, Pinholes
Five Pounds O'Brien Lion & Key (2) comprising the 2 varieties B277 £5 Shaded Symbol issue 1957 FIRST series A59 459559 about UNC and B280 £5 White symbol issue 1961 FIRST series H68 588310 about UNC - UNC, very Minor Foxing
Five Pounds PeppiattWhite note, B241g dated 6th April 1937 series T288 36344 NEWCASTLE ON TYNE branch issue with faint rust mark otherwise about UNC - UNC and exceptionally rare especially in this grade
Five Pounds CatternsWhite note, B228a dated 22nd June 1932 series 497U 02432 BIRMINGHAM branch issue with faint rust spots and tiny pinholes on medallion otherwise UNC and exceptionally rare especially in this grade
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 CatternsWhite note, B228e an early date 25th February 1930 series 438U 26129 LIVERPOOL branch issue with very small and faint stains otherwise UNC and exceptionally rare
Five Pounds Mahonwhite note B215 dated 23rd November 1926 series 304/U 10445, scarce Manchester branch issue, (Pick320b), original VF, rare (Ex LCA 162 realised £1400)
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.
Five Pounds HarveyWhite note B209a dated 26th January 1921 series B22 46936 LONDON branch issue about UNC and Exceptionally Scarce and rarely seen in this high grade
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