18th Century Fire Insurance Policy for Chapel Street, Tottenham
Published by London Unpublished 1772, 1772
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, Yorkshire, United KingdomChristian White Rare Books Ltd
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18th century paper insurance policy for a property on Chapel St, Tottenham, in London issued by the Sun Fire Office on March 20 1772 providing a detailed snapshot of Georgian era property and commerce. Policy number 308766. Insured party Thomas Downing, a cabinetmaker living in a brick dwelling house which is insured alongside household goods, wearing utensils and stock. Total sum insured £200. Hand signed by trustees including John Mason, W Braund and John Moffatt with three embossed revenue stamps to the tail and blind stamped with additional stamp to top left. The Sun Fire Office, founded in 1710 continues to trade and is now part of RSA Insurance Group. CONDITION: Very well preserved for its age with expected fold lines and minor toning; ink remains dark and legible. An ornate engraved header featuring Sun Fire Office 'Sun in Splendour' logo in very good condition to top. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.
Seller Inventory # 9825
Bibliographic details
- Title
- 18th Century Fire Insurance Policy for Chapel Street, Tottenham
- Author
- Sun Fire Office, John Mason, William Braund, Edward Griffin and John Moffatt
- Publisher
- London Unpublished 1772
- Publication year
- 1772
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Seller catalogs
- Ephemera
Christian White Rare Books Ltd
Ilkley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Christian White Rare Books Ltd, has been buying and selling rare books and manucripts since 2006. We serve collectors of every kind, from all over the world, as well as supplying books to institutional rare book collections. We welcome direct contact from customers via ABEbooks and via our own website; we are pleased to offer a discount to members of the book trade: do get in touch. We would love to hear from you if you have interesting books, manuscripts, archives and handwritten items to sell. Company Number: 7980586 …
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Modern First Editions Ltd
287 Leeds Road
Ilkley, United Kingdom LS29 8LL
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