The Sir David Kirch Collection of Skit Notes

Bank Restriction Bill, an original copy of the 'Anti-Hanging note', 1819, a satirical note designed by George Cruickshank, signed by J. Ketch (the hangman), with a design very similar to the Bank of England white notes, fresh and original, very fine and a lovely example of this famous political commentary
Outing 4040a £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Sir David Kirch Collection of Skit Notes.

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This is an original copy of the Anti-Hanging note, not the one reprinted several decades later. The printing is of vastly higher quality, and the paper quite different.