Lot 4877

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

Sir Joseph Banks, a one page letter of compliments penned by Thomas Coutts, The Strand (London), 1st June 1787 to Sir Joseph Banks, requesting a viewing of Sir Wm. Petty's model ship at The Royal Society. With notes in pencil at top, very fine.

Thomas Coutts (1735-1822), Banker. Founder and 1778 sole partner of the London banking firm, Coutts & Co.

Sold together with a book plate portrait of Coutts.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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