B62-1812 Stockton & Cleveland Bank £1 One Pound Note Stockton-on-Tees Ear

Title:
1812 Stockton & Cleveland Bank £1 One Pound Note – Stockton-on-Tees – Early 19th Century Private Banknote RARE
Category:
> Collectables → Banknotes → British → Pre-1952
Condition:
> Used – Fair to Good Condition.
Historic wear, edge tears, creasing, and discoloration consistent with age. Writing and signatures remain legible; partial loss on edges (see photos for condition details).
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
DenominationOne Pound (£1)
Issuing BankStockton & Cleveland Bank
Date Issued19th October 1812
LocationStockton-on-Tees, England
Serial NumberNo. 466
SignatoriesLumley, Wilkinson & Snowdon (Bank Partners)
MaterialPaper
RarityScarce provincial issue
AuthenticityGenuine early 19th-century banknote
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
EraGeorgian (pre-1837)
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💰 Valuation & Market Insights
Estimated Collector’s Value (2025):
Low Estimate: £60 (for heavily worn examples)
Mid Estimate: £100–£130 (for fair legible examples like yours)
High Estimate: £200+ (for crisp, intact notes or framed sets)
Similar Stockton & Cleveland, Darlington, and Northumberland private banknotes from 1800–1820 have sold between £80 and £250 depending on rarity and condition.
Your note — despite wear — is authentic, legible, and dated, making it a desirable early English provincial banknote.
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💵 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £129.99
(attractive to collectors but leaves room for offers)
Accept Offers: ✅ Yes (set minimum acceptable offer around £95)
OR
Auction Starting Price: £69.99
(expected closing range: £90–£130)
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📝 Suggested Listing Description
> A rare and genuine Stockton & Cleveland Bank One Pound Note dated 19 October 1814, issued in Stockton-on-Tees by Lumley, Wilkinson & Snowdon.
Early 19th-century private banknotes like this were issued by regional banks before the Bank of England dominated note issuance.
This note shows visible wear from age, folds, and some edge tears but remains clearly legible with ornate signatures and historic calligraphy.
A fascinating piece of North East England’s banking and economic history — ideal for collectors of early British banknotes or local history enthusiasts.
🔹 100% authentic
🔹 Displays beautifully in a frame
🔹 Over 210 years old!
Condition: As shown in photos. Sold as seen.
📦 Carefully packed and posted in a protective sleeve.