Banknote, The Walker Collection, Imperial Bank of England [76 King Street, Manchester], five pounds, Jan. 3, 1839, No. 6/172, black and white, vignette eagle above St. George (Outing 1323), torn on vignette, fair to fine; with a printed notice of the Uttoxeter Old Bank and Messrs. Williams & Co, 'Bankers in London', pertaining to their solvency, 'Dated the 14th day of December, 1825', torn in centre fold, fine, a fascinating historical reference (2)
The Imperial Bank of England suspended payment 30 April 1839.
(50-80 GBP)