Book Description

The Isle of Man Banking Company opened for business for the first time in Douglas in November 1865. Prior to their arrival the Isle of Man had just two banks: Dumbell, Son & Howard (est. 1848) and Bank of Mona (est.1849). Both of these existing banks had suspended payment in 1857. The leading businessmen and officials who promoted the Isle of Man Banking Co. recognised that the island needed a stronger bank to serve the needs of the growing Manx economy. During the years after its foundation the island flourished with the improvement of the harbour and promenade at Douglas and the establishment of an island railway. This short history details the story of the Bank through its first sixty years.
Dealer Notes
First Edition; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; decorated brown end-papers; cloth spine; titles in red & black to paper label front cover; printed on quality handmade paper; illustrated by b/w. drawings & photo's. with facsimile documents (some fold-out); Deckled outer & bottom edges (rough cut); Minor water damage to covers end-papers, text unaffected.
Author Ralfe, Picher G. (Compiler)
Date 1926
Binding Hardcover (Printed Boards)
Publisher Printed by Louis G Meyer Ltd, 1925; Douglas, Isle of Man
Condition Very Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket as published
Pages 59

Price: £30.00

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