DELAWARE. City of Wilmington. 10¢. 'Sept. 1, 1862. India paper Proof by the American Bank Note Co. Red protector, outlines 'CENTS'. Ceres in left panel, engraved signatures. POC as normal. Common series, rare in proof form. Extremely Fine, some handling; DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Emile Dupre' Iron Building, No. 320 Pennsylvania Avenue. 5¢. Washington, D.C. '186_'. Large red '5', small vignette lower right. Payable in Groceries. Snyder, Black & Black & Sturn. Unissued. Extremely Fine, four POC; MARYLAND. Jos. H. Tarr, per the Bank of Salisbury. 10¢. No date (c.1860's). Female portrait lower left, dog and safe at bottom. Ferd. Mayer. Kelly/Shank/Gordon 116.6.2; Rarity 7. A rare issuer, a lawyer who later became an important town figure. Unissued. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Small POC. Once pressed. 3 pieces.
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