Type of Friedberg 268-270 (W-799-801). 1894 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Central Vignette Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-358. Black print on India paper, mounted on original card. Central vignette, Electricity Presenting Light to the World. Vignette essay in strong development with sharp detail. The date Nov. 1st, 1894, is noted in the lower right margin in pencil, along with "1st Proof," and the engravers signature, "G.F.C. Smillie." It is assumed that these penciled notes are in Smillies hand, and possibly indicate the date of the printing of this proof. This is plated on the bottom of page 108 under the darker "3rd Die" proof. Backgrounds are missing, but much of the detail is present. A very pleasing card vignette essay proof.From our Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection Sale, Part V, August 17, 2011, lot 5020; William P. Donlons sale of November 15, 1974, part of lot 928; purchased through Dennis Forgue; formerly from the estate of Thomas F. Morris.
