British Provincial, Sussex, Arundel, Arundel Bank, Five Pounds, 5 August 1839, no. 5906, for James Hopkins & John Drewitt, signed by John Drewitt (Outing 43A; Grant 60). Split and rejoined at centre, signature partially removed, endorsements on back and pinholes, otherwise very good £100-150

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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James Hopkins, previously a partner in the Worthing & Sussex Bank, was senior partner. The bank was taken over by London & County Bank in 1841, Hopkins being retained as the manager