 Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. One Pound. No.44899. Signed by S.(amuel) Verplanck, W.(alter) Franklin 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. Very Fine and close to a choice example. There is a streak of foxing on the vertical crease. Three wide margins and no other problems make this a premium example for the type. These are not common in high grade and seriously undervalued in our opinion.
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