British and World Paper Money

SAUDI ARABIA, The Arabian National Bank of Hedjaz, cheques (3), issued 1926-9, one stamped for Prince George Lotfallah and another for Prince Michel Lotfallah, various stamps and endorsements, all cancelled with punch-holes [3]. Good very fine £120-150

George and Michel were brothers of Habib Lotfallah who represented King ‘Ali Hedjaz at the League of Nations. He was centrally involved in setting up the bank and his signature appears on its notes. For further details see Peter Symes, ‘Habib Lotfallah and the Arabian National Bank of Hedjaz’ (www.pjsymes.com.au)