Lot of (2) Friedberg 331 (W-2931). 1891 $50 Silver Certificates. PCGS Currency Choice New 63 and Gem New 66 PPQ. Face and Back Proofs.Hessler-1024. India paper on card. E00000 serial numbers in blue. India paper on card trimmed to banknote size. Imprint of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing concealed in right margin. Black and white portions of the face with Treasury seal and serial numbers. Titles and denomination left of center. Right, Edward Everett. Different counters in each corner. Engraved signatures. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. Yet another exciting higher denomination proof and of outstanding quality. Hessler shows only this piece in the current reference and the only other of the denomination and date we are aware of is the black and white face impression sold in the 2010 Americana sale. That piece was with different signatures. Remarkable clarity of the design comes from the well prepared impression only these proof notes can provide. No public offering of this proof has occurred according to our research. Face graded Gem New 66 PPQ, back is Choice New 63.
