 Hope Bank of Albany. $1.00. Plate Position B. Albany, NY. 1860's. India paper Proof on card by National Bank Note Company. Orange grill protector at the right, orange protector 'ONE's and orange upper right counter. At the upper left, an anchor symbolizing Hope. The NY Bank die below the color protector. At the upper right an ornate orange counter. Haxby NY-65 G2a SENC. The imprint and color tint unknown to Haxby. A superb color scheme by the National Bank Note Co. We are aware of only one other proof of this type. That was on a four note proof sheet auctioned several years ago. Some minor handling and light scuffing. The color is very bold and vivid. Close to Choice.
Ex Charles Verhoeven, October 27, 1964.
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