A Collection of Proofs and Essays, the Property of a Gentleman

One Pound, undated, proof on light card, Promise to pay Mr. Henry Hase or bearer, seated woman with globe and cornucopia at centre. A few spots, otherwise extremely fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Proofs and Essays, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Designed by Thomas Ranson, who had been wrongly imprisoned for possession of a forged note. At his second trial the note was declared genuine