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December 0409, 2021
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LOT 539

Lot 539

Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820

Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
Lot 539 Details
Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820

issued at York Factory, Rupert's Land, numbered 986 and endorsed by William Williams, (HBC) Governor, William Smith, Secretary and John Spencer, Accountant
note 4.75 x 9.25 in — 12.1 x 23.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
  • Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
  • Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
  • Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
  • Hudson's Bay Company Five Shillings Promissory Note, 11 May 1820
Note:

The current lot is an very early example of an HBC note, having been issued in May of 1820, the year of their introduction. HBC promissory notes remained in circulation until 1870 when the Dominion of Canada began minting coinage.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition with some oxidation around ink.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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