 Commercial Bank of New Orleans. $20.00. B. New Orleans, LA. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. Under the title is a reposed Neptune with fountain and nymphs in the background, spill water pipe under his left arm. This vignette signed by George Hatch. The vignette flanked by two 'VINGT' counters. At the left is an early view of New Orleans, pelican Arms above and at the right a swampy view of the Mississippi with a crocodile on the shore. Haxby LA-35 G6. The barest hints of some foxing. Very Choice. A beautiful proof.
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