NEW YORK. French[']s Hotel. Good For 1 Cent. Likely, early 1860's. Printed in black on yellow cardboard. 35mm by 18mm. Typeset with 'GOOD FOR' at top, at the center fancy '1' flanked by 'CENT' on each side. Below, 'FRENCHS HOTEL/Opp. City Hall, Cor. Frankfort St.' This cardboard was issued by a merchant token issuer (Rulau NY-275). Richard French is listed in an 1849 directory as at this location. Extremely Fine, the yellow is only on the face and appears as made. Quite attractive.
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