A Collection spanning four centuries of financial paper and trading documentation in the United Kingdom from an early Treasury Warrant issued in 1570 during reign of Elizabeth I through to modern payments during the current reign of Elizabeth II.
The collection includes:-
Treasury Warrant issued in 1574, signed by William Cecil for payment to Thomas Gresham
Goldsmiths Notes and bills
Privy Seal Demand Notes
Bills of Exchange and Cheques
Civil War and Commonwealth Payment Warrants
Bank of England, £1, 1805, 1821 and other notes,
Royal Payment Warrant, 1672, signed Charles II
Specimen Treasury War Expenditure Certificate, 1916, for One Thousand Pounds, South Sea Company Bills and payments [Lot]. A very attractive presentation, varied condition, full viewing highly recommended
£50,000-70,000

The Collection has been catalogued and written up with summaries of many of the early financial instruments and biographical backgrounds for many of the signatories.