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Fr. 158 $50 1880 Legal Tender Note CGA Gem...

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:35,000.00 - 52,500.00 USD
Fr. 158 $50 1880 Legal Tender Note CGA Gem...
Fr. 158 $50 1880 Legal Tender Note CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. Last sold in the December, 2000 Lyn Knight sale, where it was described as, "What a tremendous rarity and magnificent condition. One of only four notes that remain in collectors' hands. Fortunately for collectors, a cut sheet was split up, probably by George Blake or another early collector. This was evident as Wade, Grinnell, Philpott, and Carter all had one. This piece is strictly a Gem that is absolutely stunning. Colors as fresh as the rainbow and paper as pure as when it was made. The centering is a hair tight, but not enough to matter. The most minute amount of handling at the right shows that it had been counted while in the bank. There were 80,000 printed." CGA obviously agreed with Knight's assessment, and we see no reason to not follow suit. An outstanding rarity that should reach or exceed. . . Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.