 American Exchange Bank. $5.00. C. New York, NY. 1860's. India paper Proof on (new) card by American Bank Note Co. New-York. Green frame and full green left end panel protector with micro '5's. Across the center is green protector die with counter. Within the green end panel is circular framed eagle vignette. At the lower right is the Bank die squared off. Haxby NY-1140 G20a SENC. A wonderful ABNCo. imprinted color proof and the first of this series and type we have seen. Gorgeous color and probably re-carded much later. However, this was done very well and the proof is superb looking. Very Choice.
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