Type of Friedberg 686-688, 698-707 (W-3570-3572, 3582-3594). 1902 $100 National Bank Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. 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, John J. Knox. Without engraved signatures. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. Face style for the Red Seals and Plain Backs. Another important highest denomination essay with full border details except for the charter numbers. A final distinctive example from this series of proofs. Likely unique in private hands. Very minor central wrinkling, otherwise a Choice quality proof.From Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1116.
