This detailed and authoritative guide to London's banking industry, first published in 1890, provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of finance and business. Author F.G. Hilton Price traces the development of London's banking industry from its earliest origins to the late 19th century, highlighting the contributions of key figures and providing detailed information on prominent banks and bankers. Anyone interested in the history of finance, banking, or London itself will find this book to be a fascinating and enlightening read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.