The A.J. Simms Collection of Bank of England Issue and the Brian Ascroft Collection of Isle of Man & Other Properties - 9th May 2019 Spink London

The A.J. Simms Collection of Bank of England Issue and the Brian Ascroft Collection of Isle of Man & Other Properties - 9th May 2019 Spink London

Excerpt from the sale preview:

Our general British sale this Spring gets off to a flying start with Part I of the excellent A.J. Simms Collection. Tony Simms was an avid collector of 'Black & White' notes and I can well remember auctions in the 80's, 90's - and later - where anything good in the Bank of England series would probably results in a bid from Tony. Unfortunately, Tony is no longer with us, but I hope his collection will bear witness to his enthusiasm and scholarship in this fascinating series of banknotes. 

Further on in the catalogue there are good general selections of English notes and in addition a lovely selection of Isle of Man currency from the Brian Ascroft Collection. Brian is one of the 'Old Guard' of British collectors and a real enthusiast.