Important Collection of Irish Paper Money formed by Bob Blake (Part I)

One Pound, Athlone, uniface proof on card, stamped SPECIMEN at bottom right (Pick –). Mount marks and some wear on back, otherwise about extremely fine (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bob Blake Collection of Irish Banknotes.

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Amended design with change to borders; notes were now payable in Sterling, the denomination outlined across the centre