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Houston, TX- Republic of Texas First Issue of

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Houston, TX- Republic of Texas First Issue of
<B>Houston, TX- Republic of Texas First Issue of Notes </B></I>$10 Dec ??, 1837 Cr. H4, Medlar 31, Olson 452<BR> Although most examples of this type are heavily worn or damaged, they remain among the most sought after Republic of Texas currency issues. This piece has a rather pleasing appearance, with paper quality that is suggestive of a Very Fine grade or even higher, but it has a vertical cut down the center that has been tape repaired, there are cut cancellations on each side of the note, and the lower right corner is missing. Also, the "Sam Houston" signature is not by Houston, but is signed by William G. Cooke, who has also endorsed the back, thus you are able to see the similarities in style. As Houston's hand was injured during the Battle of San Jacinto, he named Cooke to be the official signer of the president's name to promissory notes from June 1837 until November 1839. <B>Fine</B></I>, tape repairs.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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