The Collection of British and Irish Banknotes formed by the Late Edward Barnby

British Provincial, Co Durham, Darlington, Darlington Bank, One Pound, 15 November 1814, L 165, for Mowbray, Hollingsworth, Wetherell, Shields, Boulton & Co, signed by George Lewis Hollingsworth (Outing 630C; Grant 927F). Missing strip from right edge and pinholes, otherwise fine £60-80

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 partners were Arthur Mowbray, George Lewis Hollingsworth, John Wetherall, William Shields, William Boulton and William Richard Stokes. The bank, located on High row, collapsed in August 1815. With a blue back, this was the first provincial note to be printed in three colours