“Tobacco No. 1” Vignette Proof on india paper, American Bank Note Co.
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“Tobacco No. 1” engraving proof on india paper dating back into the 1860s. Unkown artist and engraver. This vignette was originally produced for Bald, Cousland & Co. It saw use originally on the $5 Bank of the Commonwealth (Virginia) obsolete bank note. It was later used on US tax-paid revenues.
Note: this is an ORIGINAL nineteenth century proof; not a reproduction or contemporary print. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.