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Auction: 314 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 119

Four Different Signature Combinations On These Early and Important 1734 New Hampshire 12 Pence Engraved Promissory Notes New Hampshire. Province of New Hampshire. December 25, 1734. 12 Pence (1 Shilling). Indented engraved Promissory Note. Serial Number 3775. Ornate scroll arches above PROVINCE OF N. HAMPSHIRE. Colonial Seal with pine tree and BENEFICIO COMMERCII (for the benefit of trade) at lower left. Ship on back. Boldly signed on the front by Theodore Atkinson, George Jaffrey and Henry Sherburne. Signed on the back by Hunking Wentworth. These important and early notes were sponsored by private merchants, and were redeemable in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut. Essentially Almost Uncirculated, with a vertical centerfold. Nearly full borders, with generous left and bottom margins. Two stamp hinges are on the back at the top and bottom of the center fold where they reinforce minor fold splits. Two other stamp hinge remnants can be seen near the right margin. A lovely example with excellent appeal. Ex. Henry Chapman.

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