The Banknote Collection of the Late Edward Barnby

British Provincial, Yorkshire, Wakefield, West Riding Bank, Five Pounds, 1 June 1899, B 8423, for Leatham, Tew and Co, signed by Percy Tew (Outing 2242E; Grant 3024C). Pinholes, a few numbers either side and a thin line remaining from prior framing, otherwise very fine to 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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Printed by Waterlow & Sons. The bank opened in 1801 and remained in business until taken over by Barclays in 1906