TASMANIA: A handwritten promissory note, October 1840 for "Eighty Pounds....Three months after date..." stamped "COMMERCIAL BANK - HOBART"; also June 1843 partially printed promissory note for £40/17/6 drawn on the "DERWENT BANK" on behalf of the Trustees for Campbell Town Assembly Rooms. (2 items). (Image)

Estimate AU$100-150
Min. Bid. AU$60

PRIVATE ISSUE BANKNOTE: THE PROVINCIAL AND SUBURBAN BANK LIMITED, Five Pounds, Melbourne 18; headed VICTORIA (MVR2b), No 01033 signed by W.H. Drake (Manager) and A.H. Gosett (Acc't) and dated 18 Sept. 1894; condition is only fair but very scarce as an issued note. (Image)

Estimate AU$500-750
Min. Bid. AU$400

PRIVATE ISSUE BANKNOTE: THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, Ten Pounds, Melbourne 1895; with VICTORIA at base (MVR4P), No 0010001 / 015000 perforated SPECIMEN and dated 1st May 1895; with manuscript date "Feb.26 '95" in still attached margin at left; superb uncirculated condition. (Image)

Estimate AU$2,000-2,500
Min. Bid. AU$