Rail-Road Bank. $1.00. A. Decatur, IL. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Wide sweeping train and cars vignette across the center; base vignette of two hands shaking; Illinois Die angled into the upper left corner. Haxby IL-215 G2 Unlisted. The issued notes used a red protector. Great balance with the wide vignette and a very rare bank for any note. The two left corners are smartly repaired and the note presents much eye appeal. Choice.
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