Type of Friedberg 268-270 (W-799-801). 1897 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Face Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-Unlisted. Black on India paper, mounted on original wide margin card. The modified Shirlaw face plate. Central vignette, Electricity Presenting Light to the World. A progressive die proof closely resembling the previous example, though without the serial numbers and Treasury seal. Careful examination reveals minor design changes such as the addition of the Series of 1897 designation in the upper left field area, positioned below UN of UNITED, and more extensive background shading around the borders. Likely unique in private hands. We know of no other example such as this. A superb wide margin card proof. Some petty card foxing and small wisp at the bottom of the globe vignette. Very impressive. Part of an illustrious group of 1897 series $5 Educational essay proofs within the Caine Collection. This proof last sold as part of the Bass Part V sale in our August 2011 ANA auction, realizing $28,750.From our Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection Sale, Part V, August 17, 2011, lot 5036; purchased from Mrs. Louise Entriken, December 16, 1971; formerly in the collection of Robert F. Schermerhorn.
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