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Auction: 13018 - World Banknotes
Lot: 1124

Monserrat, a 90 day sight bill for £100, 8 January 1862, serial number 9, black and white, palm tree and plough at left covered by purple 1 shilling stamp, signature of Francis Burke, who was a leading buisnesman in the West Indies around the time of issue (including a failed venture into silk production), and who had close ties to buisness in Birmingham, where the bill was paid in,
ink date above date of issue showing cashed on 19 May, some repairs and mounted around the edges, presentable, interesting and rare

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