 Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. Two Pounds. No.5205. 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. Type ''b'' variety; per Newman ''No comma after 'February' and Stars at bottom border have 12 points.'' Close to Extremely Fine. A superb looking note with broad margins, deep printing, clean signatures and eye appeal galore. Some central pinholes and one corner mount remnant on the back. A premium quality type note on the entire issue.
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