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India Bank of Madras Cheque Guntoor Branch 1860-1870s

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An exceptional piece of banking history, this Bank of Madras cheque originates from Guntoor, a branch of one of the three Presidency Banks of British India, later merged into the Imperial Bank of India (1921). Featuring elegant typography, intricate floral patterns, and trilingual text in English, Telugu, and Tamil, this document reflects India’s colonial financial system. The central vignette and ornate border enhance its visual appeal. A remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of British India banking, numismatics, and financial ephemera.

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