Paper Money, Scripophily and Banking Histrory

British Guyana Bank Bill of Exchange for £90 Demerara 1897

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Start price: $70

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Description

Issued in Demerara on 14 April 1897 for £90, payable to F.L. Cox, drawn on Smith, Payne & Smiths, London. Printed in purple with ornate border, 90 days after sight. Signed by Manager F.A. Bouyer and Accountant John Bagot. Manuscript and stamp cancellations.


A rare colonial banking item from British Guiana.

Condition report:

Very Fine, original paper with minor handling, attractive color, and vivid handwriting