ANTIQUE Hand Written English Document / 1771-Bills to be Audited-The Skinners Co

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Up for sale is an EARLY/ANTIQUE, fantastic handwritten English document on parchment paper - 18 June 1771 - A List of Bills to be Audited this Day by a General Committee - The Skinners Company - County of Kent.  .

The Worshipful Company of Skinners (known as The Skinners' Company) is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. It was originally an association of those engaged in the trade of skins and furs. It was granted Royal Charter in 1327.

Includes 2 pieces of paper.  The smaller paper measures approximately 8 x 12 1/2 inches and the larger paper measures approximately 10 x 15 1/2 inches.  The pages are held together with a medal pin in the upper left hand corner.

It is written in old English.  It is mostly legible writing with some aging.

It is generally in Good condition with some fading and smearing to the ink.  The paper has some browning and other age related staining, foxing and wear and grime that has accumulated over the years.  There are several creases from folding and there are a few small holes in the document, as well.  Nicks and chips along the edges.  The smaller document has tears down the crease and tears around the border,  The larger paper has several tears/splits down the right border.

This is not my typical area of expertise, so please ask any questions. .

This is a fabulous piece of British history and would be a great addition for any collection!