Newton was master of the universe but not money
Sold by RR Auction (25/22.5% buyer’s premium) on June 14 was a financial document of November 1721 bearing the signature of Isaac Newton – an order to pay to a Dr Francis Fauquier the dividend due on his substantial investment in the South Sea Company.
Newton, having initially doubled his 1720 stake of £3500, had sold off his shares, but with prices…