Connecticut Bank. $50.00. A. Bridgeport, CT. 1830's. India paper Proof on very thin card by Draper, Underwood, Bald & Spencer/N. & S.S. Jocelyn. N.York & N.Haven. Seated Commerce and Mercury at the far right; far left, Justice standing. Haxby CT-40 G112 SENC. A rare type with a dual imprint. The paper stock appears to be India paper on a very thin card, but might be directly on a thick proofing paper. It has taken the impression quite strongly either way. Two very tiny foxing spots, but Choice for this imprint and series.
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