Ulster Bank Notes Pre-1929
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Ulster Bank Notes Pre-1929
Hi Mac,
Nice job on the 1918-1928 pre-partition all-Ireland issues.
I attach scans for two other signature variants on Ulster Bank £1 notes, Robert Russell and James Ussher.
Nice job on the 1918-1928 pre-partition all-Ireland issues.
I attach scans for two other signature variants on Ulster Bank £1 notes, Robert Russell and James Ussher.
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- Ulster Bank 1 Pound 1st Oct 1923 James Usher.jpg (112.49 KiB) Viewed 1985 times
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- Ulster Bank 1 Pound 1st Nov 1922 Robert Russell.jpg (114.98 KiB) Viewed 1986 times
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Here are two attractive colour proofs for the £1 notes: a branchless general issue note from ca.1920 and a multi-branch note from ca.1883.
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- Ulster Bank 1 Pound Proof Branchless General Issue ca 1920.jpg (80.04 KiB) Viewed 1417 times
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- Ulster Bank 1 Pound Proof Multi-branch ca.1883.jpg (169.45 KiB) Viewed 1417 times
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Here are examples of Ulster Bank proof £100 notes, showing an interesting transition from multi-branch to branchless general issue notes. The example from 1904 shows all the branches, the 1918 proof is a transitional design with the branches in the side panels replaced by ‘One Hundred’. The design was modified again in 1920 and was ultimately used as the basis for the 1929 Northern Ireland Issue.
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- Ulster Bank 100 Pounds Proof 1st Nov 1904.jpg (85.76 KiB) Viewed 1346 times
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- Ulster Bank 100 Pounds Proof 1st May 1918.JPG (121.24 KiB) Viewed 1346 times
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- Ulster Bank 100 Pounds Proof ca.1920.jpg (121.53 KiB) Viewed 1346 times
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The 1918 transitional proof is interesting. Always nice to see the construction proofs that show the evolution of a design.
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Here is an early Ulster Bank £1 note which turned up recently at auction. It appears to have suffered fire damage. Amazingly, this is the second example observed for this date which could well be the first date of the Series. It is the earliest example I have seen for of an issued multi-branch note from any of the Irish Joint Stock banks. Despite the damage, the signature is clearly visible and appears to be that of James Heron, a director of the bank at that time.
This type of note appears to be a previously undocumented type having no outline ‘ONE’ and printed by Charles Skipper & East, London. The proof notes of 1857 are similar in design with 18 branches but were printed by Perkins Bacon & Co.
This type of note appears to be a previously undocumented type having no outline ‘ONE’ and printed by Charles Skipper & East, London. The proof notes of 1857 are similar in design with 18 branches but were printed by Perkins Bacon & Co.
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A pity about the grade! Even with the damage, it is still a presentable note, and remains redeemable at its face value!
The low serial number suggests that it is close to the start of its run, unless there was a run with just numbers and no prefix, which could have had an earlier date.
The low serial number suggests that it is close to the start of its run, unless there was a run with just numbers and no prefix, which could have had an earlier date.
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It is possible that there is an earlier date without prefix. We may never know for sure as PMI reports that many of the bank’s early records, including most of the note registers, were lost when the Head Office was destroyed in 1941 during World War II.
Here is the other known example of the 1st July 1852 date. This is signed by Thomas Ringland who appears to have occupied the role of Secretary of the Bank at the time this note was issued. An example of an 1857 proof £1 note is also shown for comparison.
Here is the other known example of the 1st July 1852 date. This is signed by Thomas Ringland who appears to have occupied the role of Secretary of the Bank at the time this note was issued. An example of an 1857 proof £1 note is also shown for comparison.
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- Ulster Bank 1 Pound 1st July 1852 Thomas Ringland.jpg (53.07 KiB) Viewed 712 times
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Perkins Bacon & Co. also printed higher denomination proof notes, examples of the £5 and £10 notes attached. Higher denomination notes from the 1850's have not been observed to date in issued form.
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- Ulster Bank 10 Pounds Proof 1st July 1857.jpg (179.01 KiB) Viewed 535 times
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A £20 proof note is also known dated 1st July 1857. This was the highest denomination produced at the time although no issued examples have been documented. It is interesting to see that the branch panels of the notes issued by Charles Skipper & East are much darker than those of the proof notes produced by Perkins Bacon & Co.
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Nice one, I will add that £20 to the web site!
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Here is a later multi-branch £1 note issued in 1861 with prefix G and most likely a continuation of the Issue introduced in 1852 starting with prefix A. This note has a modified design with an outline 'ONE' over the central panel. Curiously, ‘BELFAST’ is missing from the lower border.
The note is signed by Robert Grimshaw, one of the founding directors. He was a key figure in the early history of the Ulster Bank.
The note is signed by Robert Grimshaw, one of the founding directors. He was a key figure in the early history of the Ulster Bank.
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