England. Bank of England. Pound System. 1873-1893 "Britannia - Signature May" Issue. 5 pounds type 1873-1893. Date and location: Varieties. Dimensions: 211 x 133 mm. Watermark: Varieties. Material: Paper (deckle). No security thread. Printer: Bank of England Works. Front black and white. No back: Uniface note. Description of the front: Ornate crowned vignette of Britannia top left. Series and numbering printed in black. Texts in English. Signature: Frank May as Chief Cashier.