Great Britain. - 33 banknotes 1931-1938 - All white notes "Operation Bernhard"
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United Kingdom, collection of 33 Bank of England "White Notes" issued 1931–1938, including 26x £10 and 7x £20, total nominal value £400, signed by B.G. Catterns and K.O. Peppiatt, provenance Ex Ghiglione auction, with a rare Bristol £10 (1937) serial 168/V 05535, pairs of consecutive serials, crisp original condition with era pin holes, no restoration.
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Great Britain - Collection of 33 Bank of England 'White Notes' banknotes (1931-1938) - Ex Ghiglione Auction
United Kingdom – Bank of England
An exceptional and rare collection consisting of 33 historic British banknotes (known as White Notes), issued between 1931 and 1938.
The entire lot comes from a single vintage sale at the historic Ghiglione auction house in Genoa (Lot 1440), and has remained intact in its original block.
Details and Composition:
Total quantity: 33 banknotes
Denominations: 26x £10 | 7x £20
Total nominal value at the time: £400
Signatures (Chief Cashiers): B.G. Catterns & K.O. Peppiatt
Provenance: Ex Ghiglione Auction (original vintage auction folder/lot card included).
Rare and Branch Notes: Included a rare £10 issued by the Bristol branch (10 June 1937, Serial 168/V 05535).
Pairs and Serial Sequences: Pairs with consecutive serial numbers present.
Condition: Crisp, clean paper with original era folds and typical bank-management pinholes of the period.
No restoration.
Great Britain - Collection of 33 Bank of England 'White Notes' banknotes (1931-1938) - Ex Ghiglione Auction
United Kingdom – Bank of England
An exceptional and rare collection consisting of 33 historic British banknotes (known as White Notes), issued between 1931 and 1938.
The entire lot comes from a single vintage sale at the historic Ghiglione auction house in Genoa (Lot 1440), and has remained intact in its original block.
Details and Composition:
Total quantity: 33 banknotes
Denominations: 26x £10 | 7x £20
Total nominal value at the time: £400
Signatures (Chief Cashiers): B.G. Catterns & K.O. Peppiatt
Provenance: Ex Ghiglione Auction (original vintage auction folder/lot card included).
Rare and Branch Notes: Included a rare £10 issued by the Bristol branch (10 June 1937, Serial 168/V 05535).
Pairs and Serial Sequences: Pairs with consecutive serial numbers present.
Condition: Crisp, clean paper with original era folds and typical bank-management pinholes of the period.
No restoration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Grade (Certified notes)
Various grades
Country/province
Great Britain
Year/period and variation
1931-1938
Catalogue number
All white notes "Operation Bernhard"
Quantity x nominal value
- 33 banknotes
Number of items
1
Theme
Royalty
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