Political
CANNING
(George, 1770-1827, Prime Minister)
Signature on a Receipt for £10,259,
the Contents of the annexed Order [not present], blind stamp for 10s duty, 3½ x 8, no place, 12th May
Item Date: 1823
Background
Canning was Foreign Secretary, 1822-1827, till his premiership that last year.
lacking a small portion next to the upper half of the central fold, with loss of two letters and a digit (easily supplied), signature unaffected
Stock No. 55890