Type of Friedberg 268-270 (W-799-801). ND (1896) $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Face Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-358. The Hessler Plate Note. Black on India paper, mounted on original card. Central vignette, Electricity Presenting Light to the World. Very advanced version, but missing several details at left and right. The central vignette is compressed compared to the vignette essay proofs. A second example of the progressive die proof as cataloged previously. An amazing second chance to obtain this distinctive essay proof. An extremely bold impression. The card stock trimmed a bit, but with considerable margin. Very faint foxing specks noted with scrutiny.From our Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection Sale, Part V, August 17, 2011, lot 5024; William P. Donlons sale of November 15, 1974, part of lot 928, purchased through Dennis Forgue; formerly from the estate of Thomas F. Morris.
