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Pennsylvania. October 1, 1773. Eighteen Pence

From Stack's October 2006 Atlanta Auction on Oct 4, 2006

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Categories  •  Stack's October 2006 Atlanta The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection: Part 15 Colonial Paper Currency Pennsylvania October 1, 1773

Pennsylvania. October 1, 1773. Eighteen Pence. No.27779. Signed by J.[ames] Stephens, Wm. Crispin...Pennsylvania. October 1, 1773. Eighteen Pence. No.27779. Signed by J.[ames] Stephens, Wm. Crispin and Leech. Printed on rigid paper. Horizontal format, approximately 90mm by 70mm. Penn Arms at center, right end red border cut. Farming scene back. Hall and Sellers imprint (undated). Natural paper tone as made. Choice Extremely Fine. Light, slightly diagonal vertical fold; Two Shillings. No.27671. Signed by Leech, Crispin and Stephens. Paper, size, format, and imprint as last. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Deep embossing and vivid color;

Two Shillings and Six Pence. No.17728. Signed by R.[aymond] Keen, Benj.[amin] Marshall and Pemberton. Paper, size, format, and imprint as last, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A bold note with some close margins, primarily the right end; Five Shillings. No.27816. Signed by Stephens, Crispin and Leech. Paper, size, format, and imprint as last. Crisp Uncirculated, nearly Choice. Minor corner handling. A bold and vivid set, well matched for color and brightness. Not as common as you think with this level of eye appeal. 4 pieces.

Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.

The four horizontal format type notes were printed on the sheet. As in previous series, likely in four panes of four notes each.

Lot # 8575 
Hammer Price: $1,200.00

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