The Collection of British and Irish Banknotes formed by the Late Edward Barnby

Isle of Man, Isle of Mann Commercial Banking Co, One Pound, 23 October 1838, no. 4788, signatures of William Dickie and Gilbert Torrance (Quarmby 241). Stamped PAID at lower right and a 5mm tear in top edge, otherwise very good to fine, rare £1,500-2,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British and Irish Banknotes formed by the Late Edward Barnby.

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Engraved by W.H. Lizars, with an image of Peel Castle on the back. Quarmby had no records of any notes from this first issue remaining in private hands