 Chemical Bank. $1.00-$1.00-$1.00-$1.00. A-B-C-D. New York. Late 1830's-early 1840's. India paper Proof Sheet mounted on card by Durand & Compy., New York. Each note with angel flying with eagle, flanked on each side by large '1'. Each end with identical panel with infant portrait. Haxby NY-1505 G6(4). A deep impression inset on card stock with penciled numeral '15' at the upper left. Perhaps part of the Durand & Company Archive book at one time, but not from the ABN Sale. Gem. Extremely bright and premium quality for this issuer, imprint and series. A superb presentation from this historic New York bank.
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