 Georgia. 1776. One Pound. No.1789. Border variety (u). Signed by Gibbons, Telfair, McGillivray, O'Bryen and Ewen. Along with the Ten Shillings, the largest size note in the series and a typeset set issue. The texts are in red and black. At the left 'GEORGIA' and at the top, right, and bottom is 'ONE POUND' in bold red. No crosses. A second example. Crisper than the last example. Fine with the upper corner chipped away severely. This has been reinforced with a paper patch from the back. Two bottom splits also repaired on the bottom edge. Superior margins and excellent color enhances the eye appeal.
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