Type of Friedberg 224-225 (W-59-60). 1896 $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64 PPQ. Face Essay Proof.Hessler-Unlisted. No plate letter. Printed on India paper, mounted on wide margin paper. Imprint of Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Black and white portions of the face only. Educational design with History Instructing Youth across note, border with wreaths enclosing names of prominent Americans, denominations in upper corners. Missing plate letter lower left. Denomination and obligation bottom center. Engraved signatures of Lyons and Roberts. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. An exceptional example, a transitional series type with the signatures of the first 1899 "Black Eagle" $1 type. This is an exceptional opportunity and a fascinating plate to be pulled for this special set of proofs. This might be a unique example in private hands. Bright and vivid, beautifully printed and a piece that was missing from the Bass holdings. Last offered in Stacks 2010 Americana Sale where it realized $10,925.Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1087.
