Exchange Bank of H.A. Tucker & Co. $2.00. A. Chicago, IL. 1850's. India paper Proof on card by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York. Reddish-orange protector '2' in the center. Top center, Illinois Bank die; upper left Ceres; far right Plenty supports a '2' counter with a cherub. Haxby IL-155 G4 SENC. A very rare bank and a superbly styled Rawdon imprint product. Large penciled '17' on the back of the card. Fine sliver cancels in the signature blocks. Very Choice.
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