VA-77b. Virginia. July 17, 1775. 20 Shillings or 1 Pound. Ashby Large Note. PMG Very Fine 30.，No. 34/3358. This impressive Revolutionary War Large Format John "Ashby" Engraved Virginia Bank Form appears quite nicer in quality to the Newman plate illustration found on page 445 in "THE EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA." Signed by Johnson and Norvelll. Countersigned on the back by Robert Carter Nicholas. Printed on watermarked laid paper. Very distinctive large format note. A superior example on fresh paper. Very minor folds seen from the back mostly. Very attractive, and truly rare in this original state of preservation.
