Unlisted in Anderson - Archibald Gracie Signed Bank of New York Checks

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Colonial Currency > New York

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NY-290 Bank of New York Checks $300 and $3000 1796-1797
Grade: PCGS XF 40 & PCGS XF 45    

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Unlisted in Anderson. Stunning and rare checks on the Bank of New York. The first is for $300 and dated Aug. 8, 1797 with the second for $3000 and dated Sept. 1, 1796. Both are Cross-Cut cancelled and pen cancelled. Although made out to two different people, both are signed by Archibald Gracie. Gracie was a shipping magnate and merchant in New York and Virginia. The eponymous Gracie Mansion houses the Mayor of New York City. The only comparable example that we have been able to find in recent years was signed by Robert Morris. That piece was only VF with hinge repairs and tears and it still saw a realization over $700. This rare and seemingly unique pair should garner a lot of attention from the colonial fiscal collectors who have come to the forefront in recent years.

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