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National Bank Notes > Illinois

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Edwardsville, First NB, M5062
Fr. 552 $20 1882DB
Grade: Ch. AU    

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A beautiful pen signed and well centered $20 1882 Date Back from a bank with 23 large notes recorded. There are four other $20s in top grade as well. It has been 20 years-plus since any have appeared publicly. This note is a corner tip fold away from Gem. Edwardsville is the third oldest city in Illinois, dating its first incorporation to 1818. It is named for Ninian Edwards, territorial governor of Illinois at the time and friend of one of the original settlers.

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