 Central Bank of Alabama. $500.00. A. Montgomery, AL. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Bald, Cousland & Co. Phila. & New York. Light golden-yellow tint plate outlines white protectors. Curved titles within oval geometric lathe oval; at the lower left, General Montgomery and Washington lower right. Haxby AL-65 G28a. A single example of the color tinted type card proof, like that used for issued notes. Also, with superior margins and vivid color. Gem and Superb quality. Stamped on the back of the cards by the ABN. A great fit into any obsolete currency collection.
Ex Archives of the American Banknote Company (Christie's, September 14-15, 1990, part of lot 17).
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