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27 May 2021

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British, Irish and World Banknotes

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№ 179

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27 May 2021

Hammer Price:
£160

Bank Restriction Bill, an 1880’s reprint of an 'Anti-Hanging note', originally produced 1819, as a work of satire by George Cruickshank, signed by J. Ketch (the hangman), design superficially similar to the Bank of England white notes, light mounting traces, extremely fine and scarce
Outing 4040 for type £200-£260

The reprinted notes were produced in the late 19th century as part of a booklet and are identifiable by their slightly more regular and darker printing