 NEW YORK. Northern Bank. $2.00. Kingston, NY. July 2, 1861. Serial '677' in red. Artist's model for a proposed note on a bank never opened or an essay to display color tints. Cut out India paper elements mounted on a small bristol board. Great style with central vignette of farm implements surrounded with red frame and green protectors. Interior red frame with Bank Seal at the left and Washington cameo at the right. A beautiful production that would have printed into an incredible note. Appears to be the work of the ABN, but with no imprint. The board with some tone and the elements bright and powerful. Choice Very Fine. Obviously a unique item.
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