 Mayor, Alderman and Commonalty of the City of New-York. March 5, 1776 Water Works Issue. Four Shillings. No.1089. Signed by Benj. Bragge only. Printed on two part stock, the face thin white and the back coarse brown board. Style as previous Water Works issue, '4' over the large 'T' in 'This'. Typeset, banner at top. Black texts with red denomination. Back with Colles' steam operated pump. Imprint 'Printed by H. Gaine' at the left. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Exceptionally clean and bright. Complete margins, even all around. Faint pencil notation on back upper right corner; Eight Shillings. No.259. Signed by Gautier and Abraham Brasher. Paper, size, designs and style as last. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Nicely margined and bright. A sliver of excess paper at the right end of the face. Both are well matched for eye appeal. 2 pieces.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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