 Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. Ten Shillings. No.337. Signed by S.(amuel) Verplanck, T.(heophylact) Bache and A. Lott. Printed on moderately thin laid paper. Uniface, printed in black by Hugh Gaine. A decorative design with a top border cut showing seated Britannia supported by Indian and Commerce, at the left a beaver and to the right ships. At the lower right are the New York City Arms with motto. These cuts created by Elisha Gallaudet. At the left is 'NEW YORK' in a small panel. A well printed note. Fine to Very Fine. The trimming is not perfect with the top corners a little shaved and rounded with the top border line partially trimmed in. A deftly sealed tear at the upper left and foxed at the lower right.
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