Archives International Auctions Sale 68 June 30, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 68 66 June 30, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Rhode Island 457 457 State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, July 2, 1780 Uncut Sheet of 16 Colonial Notes. Rhode Island, July 2, 1780, $5-$7-$8-$20-$1-$2-$3-$4-$5-$7-$8- $20-$1-$2-$3-$4 Complete Uncut Double Pane Sheet of 16 banknotes, Black text with black border on face, red and black on back. A fully signed and serial numbered on the face uncut sheet. The sheet is complete out to its deckled edge on all four sides. This example has edge splits and the paper is slightly toned. There are 2 sets of each denomination, with serial numbers 1440 and 1411. All have been signed by Adam Comstock and Caleb Harris, and have been printed by Hall and Sellers. A light fold in the middle keeps the sheet from uncirculated. If the sheet was cut, almost all of the notes would grade Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated condition. Adam Comstock ( Jan 18, 1740–Apr 10, 1819) was an officer in the American Revolution, and served with Washington’s army at Valley Forge. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $2500-4000