Lexington, Missouri. Farmers Bank of Missouri. ND (18xx). $10. About Uncirculated. Proof.(MO-15 Unlisted Design 10Aa) Bald, Cousland & Co. Philad. & New York. India paper only. Full length lathework reddish-pink tint with deep blue printed engraved design elements. Man in oval portrait at bottom left. Man driving mule pulled wagon of hay at center. Native American man with ax in oval at bottom left. Large white TEN at bottom center. Die counter 10s at top left and right. The A position note from the sheet featured in lot #847 of the 1990 ABNC sale where it was mentioned as certainly among the most beautiful obsoletes ever produced. The sheet was plated in color on page 135 of the catalog and realized an astounding $9,900! This is an absolutely wonderful ABNC Proof with extra selvage, vivid color and exceptional print quality. Much more rare in this reddish-pink and deep blue color combination than other Proofs of the design type. A light vertical crease is seen along with the pink ABNC stamp on the back. Truly exceptional and worthy of whatever it takes to win it.
