Lot #146: Promissory Note

Promissory Note This is a vintage promissory note (billet à ordre) from Montreal, Quebec, dated January 21, 1950, issued through the Banque Canadienne Nationale (National Canadian Bank). Key Details The Promise: Written in French, the printed text opens with "Je promets payer au bureau de la Banque Canadienne Nationale, ici..." ("I promise to pay at the office of the National Canadian Bank, here..."). The People Involved: It is a promise to pay Mr. F. B. (or order). Mr. F. B. was a well-known local Montreal businessman who owned a footwear shop on Saint Catherine Street East, which later evolved into a highly prominent Quebec orthotics company. The Amount: The handwritten value is for Trois Cents Dollars (300.00). The Dates: It was originally dated January 21, 1950 (21 janvier 1950), with a maturity or payment note written in blue ink at the top reading "Dû 21 Juin" (Due June 21), aligning with the handwritten term of "4 months" filled into the blank space (À 4 mois de cette date). Location: The address printed on the form is 4246, Rue St. Catherine East, locating the transaction directly in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood of Montreal. The Stamp Box: In the top-left corner, there is a diamond-shaped placeholder labeled "TIMBRE", which was meant for a revenue tax stamp typically required on negotiable instruments during that era. Documents of this nature are highly valued by regional historians and paper-money collectors (scripophily) looking into the financial history of mid-20th-century Quebec. This is a document worthy of a museum. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}