 Continental Congress. September 26, 1778 Resolution. Thirty Dollars. No.265359. Signed by W. Stretch and Leacock. Face motif and motto as used on the May 10 1775 Session, November 29 1775 Resolution, February 17 1776, May 9 1776, July 22 1776, November 2 1776, February 26 1777, May 20 1777, and April 11 1778 notes. Changed to a nature print back from the prior dual vignetted style. Choice About Uncirculated. Top edge sheet ''roll-up'' as made. Boldly printed and deeply embossed. The bottom margin is very tight;
Forty Dollars. No.265359. Signatures as last. Face and back styles as previous April 11, 1778 Yorktown issue with new ''CONFEDERATION'' emblem. This second note is a sheet mate to the previous and is also boldly printed and handsome. Crisp Uncirculated. The look of full Choice, but a bent lower right corner tip from old-time mishandling. The face margins are wide and splendid to the eye. Back upper right corner pencil code. A bold and vivid pair with exceptional eye appeal. 2 pieces.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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