The bank mirror; or, A guide to the funds [electronic resource] : In which is given, a clear and full explanation of the process of buying and selling stock in the bank of England; so that any person may become thoroughly acquainted with it in a few hours, without consulting a broker. Together with an account of government and other securities, of the supplies of government, and other important articles; comprised under the following heads: funds banks credit traffic money stock company transfer dividends letters of attorney government supplies taxes sinking fund exchequer bills navy bills India bonds bills of exchange jobbing in the funds South sea annuities India annuities wills testaments assurances on lives assurances on property including a sketch of the rise, progress, and revolutions of commerce, from its cultivation under the asiatic and grecian empires, till its present state of grandeur and importance; with useful tables, &c. &c. By Charles Hales, Esq.