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Matthew Marshall, two proof copies of the signature of J. Williams as used on Bank of England notes in the mid-1850s; together with two letters to Edward Cowper [4]. One signature paper with two edge tears, otherwise good very fine
£80-100
Edward Cowper (1790-1852) and Adam Applegarth were employed by the Bank of England to design banknotes which could not be forged. They also patented their own steam printing press
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