Gloucester, Massachusetts. $1 1875. Fr. 383. The Cape Ann NB. Charter #899. PMG About Uncirculated 55.A fantastic note from a popular New England seaside town, famous for its fishing industry. This note is one of those that offers far more in terms of aesthetic appeal than the grade might suggest. A couple of tiny corner bends are the only imperfections from handling that can be detected through the holder, and these are only seen upon close examination. The color of this note is truly outstanding, with the blue security tint at the left end standing in sharp contrast to the bright white paper. The red ink overprints are vivid, and likewise add considerably to the visual appeal. Both autographed bankers signatures are finely applied and clear. Tightly margined as often seen on notes of this type, but the design is compromised by the edge only in a couple of places and only to a trivial degree. While the bank is somewhat available, it is a popular location and early types such as the Original Series and 1875 notes are scarce. This one is the finest of only five 1875 $1 notes listed in the Census. In fact, it is the finest of all Original Series and 1875 notes reported of any denomination on this title. For the collector desiring this type, this note offers wonderful value in every respect, and for the Massachusetts collector, this is a superb representative from Gloucester.
