Colonial Currency, PA. April 20, 1781 30s Dnnlap

Pennsylvania Currency
Outstanding April 20, 1781 Thirty Shillings Pennsylvania Note "Dnnlap" Error PCGS Certified Choice About New-55
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, April 20, 1781, Thirty Shillings, "Dnnlap" Error Note, Printed by John Dunlap, Signed by Richard Bache, PCGS graded Choice About New-55.
Fr. PA-252. This great looking, conservatively graded note has the crisp fresh eye appeal of Choice CU. A rare fully issued note is bright and very bold in appearance with rich deep black printed text and devices. There are two huge margin edges at left and top. The paper, printed by John Dunlap, is has nice red and brown signatures of Richard Bache (1737-1811) and Isaac Howell. The special watermarked, "PENSYL / VANIA" paper has sharp corner tips but at the lower right which is nibbed. Its holder states apparent restorations in top corners (not seen yet a hinge trace is possible). *Note: Signatory Richard Bache was Benjamin Franklin's son-in-law having in 1767 married Sarah, Franklin's daughter in Philadelphia. As a Businessman, Bache succeeded Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General as head of the American Post Office (1776 to 1782), he served on many committees in the American Revolution, including on the Board of War. Provenance Ex: Stack's Ford/Boyd Collection Sale, Part 17, March 21, 2007, lot 4292 (with lot tag).
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