 General Assembly of the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. January 1, 1776. One Shilling. No.19288. Signed by Jn. McKinly, Tho. Collins, and B.[oaz] Manlove. Printed on sturdy stock. Standard size for the series, approximately 75mm by 90mm. Elaborate border cuts, sideways English Arms. Wheat sheaf back. No imprint, cut and printing by James Adams. Jumbo margins. Choice Crisp Almost Uncirculated. Essentially, a Gem, but there is heavy handling on the wide upper right corner; Two Shillings & Six Pence. No.19204. Signatures as last. Bottom left corner of the sheet with jumbo margins. Choice Almost Uncirculated. Also, only heavy handling at the upper right wide corner. Essentially, a Gem note within the frame lines; Four Shillings. No.75238. Signed by Jn. McKinly, Tho. Collins, and James Sykes. Broadly margined. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fresh, bold and vivid. Petty corner knock at the lower left. A premium trio of type notes on this Act. 3 pieces.
As previously stated, Boaz Manlove was a Tory who absconded with the majority of the remaining sheets not issued for circulation.
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