Watch List notes:

Isle of Man (2) an interesting lot comprising a very early issue Douglas & Isle of Man Bank 1 Pound Pick S131 (IOMPM M233) partnership of Henry Holmes Junior, John Holmes and James Holmes manuscript ink entered parts of the note slightly faded but still barely visible best judged to be dated 1st January 1841 and signed by James Holmes, VG or better for type with the expected age related marks but still presentable and a Rare early issue. The obverse features a panel to left with a monogram of the partnership and a vignette of a harbour scene at upper centre. The reverse with a vignette of sailing ships at upper centre and the Isle of Man Coat of Arms at centre. The lot also includes a more modern 1 Pound Pick 40b (BY IM35b; IOMPM M534) ND 1991 signature Cashen.

Estimate: 20-40 GBP