The National Bank of Australasia, specimen twenty pounds, Sydney, New South Wales, 1st January 1887, discordant serial numbers 000001 and 002000, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Engravers & c. London, SPECIMEN/B.W. & Co/LONDON perforated at signature reserve, selvedge at left with pencilled note 'May 2 87' (MVR 3a). Virtually uncirculated and rare.
Ex Spink Australia Sale 17 (lot 1196, part) and private purchase from John Pettit.
($4500-5000)