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Lot 52
Royal Bank of Scotland.- Copy of a Signature for a New Bank, first edition, [?Edinburgh], [?1727].
Hammer Price: £260
Description
Royal Bank of Scotland.- Copy of a Signature for a New Bank, 35pp., first edition, drop-head title with woodcut head-piece, wide margins, spotted and soiled, final leaf stained, final two leaves defective at lower inner margin not affecting text (repaired), modern calf-backed marbled boards, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 655; Hanson 3753; Kress S.3245], 4to, [?Edinburgh], [?1727].
⁂ In the face of opposition from the Bank of Scotland, the new Royal Bank of Scotland was granted its charter on 31st May 1727. By this charter, the Company of the Royal Bank was given full authority and liberty to "exercise the rights and powers of banking" in Scotland.
Description
Royal Bank of Scotland.- Copy of a Signature for a New Bank, 35pp., first edition, drop-head title with woodcut head-piece, wide margins, spotted and soiled, final leaf stained, final two leaves defective at lower inner margin not affecting text (repaired), modern calf-backed marbled boards, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 655; Hanson 3753; Kress S.3245], 4to, [?Edinburgh], [?1727].
⁂ In the face of opposition from the Bank of Scotland, the new Royal Bank of Scotland was granted its charter on 31st May 1727. By this charter, the Company of the Royal Bank was given full authority and liberty to "exercise the rights and powers of banking" in Scotland.
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