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

British Provincial, Yorkshire, Pontefract, Pontefract Bank, One Guinea, 9 October 1818, no. 1919, for Leathams, Jackson, Tew, Trueman & Tew, signed by Edward Trueman (Outing 1724B; Grant 2304). Very fine or better, scarce £200-250

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 bank was in business from 1801 until taken over by Barclays in 1906. Edward Trueman was mayor of Pontefract on five occasions between 1808 and 1827