198 x 81 mm
107 x 177 mm
193 x 80 mm
160 x 96 mm

 

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Innkeepers’ tallies

‘Tally’, meaning to count or reckon up, explains the use of the term ‘innkeepers’ tallies’ for what might be called innkeepers’ bills today. Such bills became more or less standardised in content, and were a staple product of the local printer.

Letterpress, early 19th century