Lady Lavery 50 Pound Specimen signed by Lady Lavery

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Lady Lavery 50 Pound Specimen signed by Lady Lavery

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Here's a note I came across recently in an auction catalog.

A £50 1928 specimen note autographed by John Lavery and Hazel Lavery.
A nice piece I wouldn't mind having in my own collection!
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Re: Lady Lavery 50 Pound Specimen signed by Lady Lavery

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That is nice! I wonder how many they signed...
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How much did it fetch at auction?
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£2,200 plus fees, I think - someone got a bargain :)
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Here is an extraordinary note up for auction this month at DNW, London: a rare first date of issue Lavery £50 note, autographed by Éamon de Valera, the prominent 20th century Irish political figure and statesman. A high hammer price is anticipated.
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I'm not sure that any signature would add to the value of a nice grade 1928 £50. Joseph Brennan or James Mc Elligott perhaps.
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