 State of New York Bank. $1.00. B. Kingston, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Farmer and Indian seated support the New York Arms. The Bank die is at the left end, counters above and below. At the lower right is a man dressing leather. Haxby NY-1165 G2 SENC. The issued notes used red protectors. A very rare title. We have seen only a $2.00 proof auctioned at Memphis a few years back. All four corners with very well done and strong repairs. Choice.
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