Georgia. October 16, 1786. Twenty Shillings. No.4767. Signed by Jones, Napier and Carnes. Printed on watermarked paper manufactured by Honig & Zoonen. Georgia Constitution, motto PRO BONO PUBLICO, date '1777' below. Vignette signed 'ABERNATHIE SCUPSIT.' on plinth. Drapery hangs below. Engraved panel at the left. Imprint at the bottom, 'Augusta: Printed by JOHN E. SMITH'. Choice Extremely Fine or better. From the top of the sheet with a broad margin. Clean and bright. Some ink splatter on the back does not show to the face. Looks brand new and is a fitting end to this epic and memorable Georgia selection.
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