The Important Collection of Irish Paper Money formed by Bob Blake (Part II)

Five Pounds, 5 November 1878, proof on paper, ‘Tipperary & date to 30 Feb.1878’ pencilled at centre right, section cut out at lower right (Pick –). Two mount marks on back, otherwise about extremely fine €60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bob Blake Collection of Irish Banknotes.

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With the new general issue commencing in 1870, individual branch names were removed and replaced on the higher value denominations by a full listing of branches in the vertical panels at left and right