British Provincial, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Nottingham Bank, One Guinea, 23 August 1804, K 122, for Samuel Smith Esq & Co, signature of E. Priestley (Outing 1614E; Grant 2172K). Pinholes and a 5mm tear in top left edge, otherwise good fine, rare £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British and Irish Banknotes formed by the Late Edward Barnby.

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The bank, regarded as the first English provincial bank, was started by Thomas Smith in the late 17th century. In 1902 it amalgamated with the Union Bank of London to form the Union of London & Smiths Bank, subsequently becoming part of National Provincial Bank and then NatWest