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New York May 31, 1709 10s Choice Extremely Fine.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
New York May 31, 1709 10s Choice Extremely Fine.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY> <TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Description</B> </FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff><FONT face=arial size=2><B>New York May 31, 1709 10s Choice Extremely Fine.</B></I> This is number 153 out of 500 examples printed nearly 300 years ago. It is the first 10s variety, with the word "Governor" spelled without the "u". The note circulated very briefly and has two light folds, but is otherwise problem-free. It is perfectly bright, extremely well signed and handsome in its simplicity. This May 31, 1709 issue was the first issue printed for New York and is one of the very earliest notes to appear from any colony. Typically, notes of this era are unavailable in any condition, but, luckily for collectors, a small group of this early issue has survived. All three of the signatures are strong, the print quality is perfect and the note has the look of a fully Uncirculated piece unless examined closely on the blank back. This is the first example from this issue that we have had the pleasure of handling and it is a note that will likely find its way into a significant Colonial holding at or about. . . (12,500-up ) </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR> Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.</TR></TBODY></TABLE>