New York, New York. Merchants Banking Company Post Note. ND (18xx). $250. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. Falsely Filled In, Edge Splits and Tape Repair at Top Margin, Minor Stains. Remainder.;(NY 1750-G18). Durand & Co., New York. Large nautical vignette, titled The Flurry seen at top center with a diminutive whaling vignette at bottom center. Seen with red security back. Grading notes a host of condition issues. A rare note however you look at it and one whose auction appearances can be counted on one hand. Forever to be coveted because of its odd $250 denomination. When this opportunity passes, the next one may be years down the road.