Friedberg 409 (W-1310). Original $10 National Bank Note. First National Bank. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Face Essay Proof.Hessler-Unlisted. No plate letter. India paper mounted on wide margin paper. Imprint of American Bank Note Co. N.Y. Black and white portions of the face only. Partial bank title "FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF" in the bottom center. Top center, titles and obligation. Left end, Franklin discovers electricity with date 1752. Lower right, Liberty with eagle, holding lightning. Engraved signatures of Chittenden and Spinner. Zero numbers perforated twice. Another distinctive and important essay from the Original Series. Some minor wrinkling left of center. A lovely example. Last offered in Stacks 2010 Americana Sale where it fetched $7,475.From Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1104.