Type of Friedberg 639-641, 650-663 (W-2109-2111, 2121-2136). 1902 $20 National Bank Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice 64 PPQ. Face Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-Unlisted. No plate letter. Printed on India paper, mounted on wide margin paper. No imprint, by the BEP. Black and white portions of the face only. No title block or titles. Missing charter numbers in the borders. White space without title block or title right two-thirds, denomination bottom right center. Left end, Hugh McCulloch. Without engraved signatures. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. Face style for the Red Seals and Plain Backs with the top inscription reading "SECURED BY BONDS DEPOSITED WITH THE TREASURER OF." A third denomination from this complete set of 1902 essay denominations. Not as electrifying as many of the proofs from this gathering, but we reiterate this might be unique in private hands. Others will need a trip to the Smithsonian to see the museums archive proofs from this plate. The winning bidder gets to admire this eclectic, distinctive proof for as long as he or she likes. Wrinkled across the center more heavily than others in the archive.From Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1114.
