North Western Bank of India, obverse proof for $50, Singapore, 18- (c.1830), no serial number, black, allegorical maiden (Commerce) at top centre, bales of produce at her feet, beehive (Industry) to her left, sailing ship in background, SPECIMEN stamp, tears, in PMG holder 50 NET, about uncirculated, extremely rare, a lovely Perkins Bacon engraving
Pick unlisted, KNB 3, Tan NWB 1 for Bank S$26,000-S$30,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Frank Goon Reference Collection of British Malayan Banknotes.

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