 State of Georgia. $100.00. A. February 1, 1863. Proof on thick paper by 'HOWELL, Savannah'. Printed in black only without red protector. Georgia Arms at the top center, flanked by '100' counters. At the left, Governor J.E. Brown and at the right 'HUNDRED' perpendicular to the face. Design type of Criswell 6. An excessively rare and unusual proof on the State of Georgia. All proofs on the Confederacy and Southern States series are extremely rare and are generally only seen in advanced or very specialized collections. This proof is quite sensational in eye appeal and character.
This is from a seriously underrated genre of Southern State notes that not only is very important for a State note collection, but also for a definitive collection of proof banknote imprints. In our estimation, there may be less than a dozen or so proof notes known on the Howell imprint and that number may be enthusiastic. At the signature blocks, embossed 'HOWELL/SAVANNAH' cancels, only partially breaking the paper. The paper is a thick proofing paper. Choice Very Fine. Several folds and some handling, visible from the back. Very bright and vivid with a well struck impression. A key item on the State of Georgia and for collectors of historical imprints.
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