Type of Friedberg 409-423 (W-1310-1316, W-1330-1346). Original $10 National Bank Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 66 PPQ. Back Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-497. The Hessler Plate Note. India paper on card. Styling of the previous with outlined TEN counters at the top corners. Without seals at left or right and also absent central vignette. Seen with styling markedly similar to the Five Dollar design of the series. A very special early production proof from this special National Banknote series. Virtually flawless in condition and unique to our knowledge. Penciled annotations at back top left.Ex. Harry E. Jones Collection; Dr. Glenn Jackson Collection, Nascas (a division of R.M. Smythe) sale of June 16, 1990, lot 3259.