Southern District Banking Company, Isle of Wight Branch, proof of unissued £5, Newport, 18- (1836-40), uniface, black and white, standing allegorical figure at left,, (Outing 1992 for bank name under Southampton), mounted on card, stain at left, nick at top margin. Previously no banknotes were known from this bank. Important for any provincial note collector, possibly unique.
Estimate: £300 - £400