British Provincial, Gloucestershire, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Banking Co Ltd, Five Pounds, 1 May 1883, C 433, signature of Sam Bowly (Outing 566F; Grant 5255B). Split and rejoined at centre, otherwise good very fine, scarce £300-400

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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The bank opened in 1831 and was taken over by Capital & Counties Bank in 1886 and became part of Lloyds in 1918