Alonzo Wood and Company's Bank Raised $5 - Rare
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A very rare bank with few surviving notes as it was only in business 1863-1867. Haxby NY-795, the bank is only survived by, from this researcher can find, One $1 note, one $2 note, and a $1 and a $2 raised to $10. Heritage sold a $2 and a $1 raised to $10 a few years ago. This note began life as a Alonzo Wood $1 note and was raised to a $5 on several places on the note but the One can also still be found. It should grade Fine to Very Fine with tiny pinholes across the obverse. The bank is so rare that this note should be a prize for any collector of New York Obsolete notes and it is bright with vibrant ink and colors. Don Kelly’s 2018 reference would call it NY4090-20 and would price it about $400 in VG and $1000 in Very Fine
East Coast collector during 1940s and 1950s, then put away for 60 years.
East Coast collector during 1940s and 1950s, then put away for 60 years.
Condition
Small water stain near central cannon
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Alonzo Wood and Company's Bank Raised $5 - Rare
Estimate $250 - $300
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