Spectacular Deep Brown Color Proof

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Obsolete Notes & Miscellaneous Items > New York

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Buffalo, Manufacturers & Traders Bank $2
Grade: Gem Proof    

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There are many beautiful and rare proofs in this sale but this is one of my personal favorites. It is a $2 proof from the Manufacturers and Traders Bank of Buffalo. The first thing you will notice is the deep-brown under tint, the only proof in tonight's sale to have this vibrant color. It has small inter-locking 2s in the background, large "2" overprint at right, and the New York state seal on the left. Finally, it has a very inspiring ship building scene at the center, men working in the foreground with three ships behind them in different build stages. This is one of the most exciting vignettes from the proofs offered in this collection. Only two such proofs were offered in the 1990 ABN sale and this is the first public offering since then. Listed as SENC and just a magnificent GEM card proof. Imprint of Danforth, Wright & Co. Printed on India paper and mounted on card (Plate B). No ABNC stamp on back. From the Eastern Collection.

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