Delaware State. May 1, 1777. Ten Shillings. No.16140. Signed by Alex. Porter and Jno. Thompson. Printed on sturdy stock. Large format note, approximately 80mm by 90mm. Elaborate border cuts and State Arms. Wheat sheaf back surrounded with wider ornamental border. Imprint 'Printed by JAMES ADAMS, 1777'. Crisp Uncirculated, but trimmed close and slightly in several areas. A sheet mate to some of the broad margined notes offered above and hard to figure why the close margins; Twenty Shillings. No.93165. Signed by Abm. Robinson and John Jones. A scarcer signature combination on this series. Choice About Uncirculated. A bend only and closely trimmed. Both are still bright and attractive notes. 2 pieces.
Ex T. James Clarke Collection.
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