Pennsylvania. December 8, 1775. Ten Shillings. Plate A. No.10298. Signed by Sam.[uel] C. Morris, C.[ornelius] Barnes and P.[eter] Thomson. Printed on rigid stock. Vertical format, approximately 73mm by 90mm. Penn Arms on face with columnar border cuts. Nature print backs. Hall and Sellers imprint, '1775'. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Most will call this Gem. Bold, vivid, and deeply printed. Virtually immaculate. The $90.00 catalogue value is ancient history. There are 100 ''Black Eagles'' for every one of these in this grade! Stunning;
Ten Shillings. B. No.10293. Signed by Morris, Barnes and Thomson. Vertical format, styles as previous. Choice Crisp Uncirculated or a shade short. A bit close at the upper left. A paper ripple near the top edge as made. A fabulous pairing from the same serial number long ago (not around in quantity in 2006!). 2 pieces.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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