World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector

Malta, S. Genovese, advertising checks (2), obv. * S.GENOVESE * / MALTA LACE / MITTENS AND / JEWELLERY / * / VALETTA-MALTA / 42,44, STTRADA REALE, rev. H.M.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA around young head bust of Victoria, brass shell card, 22mm; obv. similar, rev. REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE around a French Liberty Head, brass shell card, 22mm (Lyall 1035, 1036) [2]. Very fine, first with much original colour, second toned, rare £80-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

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Provenance: First bt. H. Simmons, 1989; second bt. Henk, 1989

These possibly date to c.1884 or earlier. S. Genovese have been traced to 42-44, Strada Reale, which has now been renamed Republic Street