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Sold on 13 April 2010

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

Edward Barnby

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№ 159

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13 April 2010

Hammer Price:
£950

British Provincial, Wiltshire, Warminster, Warminster & Wiltshire Bank, Five Pounds, 15 August 1818, no. 4715, for Everett, Thring & Armstrong, signed by C. Armstrong (Outing 2270B; Grant 3069). A few numbers on either side, pinholes and a couple of edge nicks, otherwise fine, scarce £250-300

The bank opened in 1777 and remained in business until taken over by the North Wilts Banking Co in 1860, later part iof Lloyds