Conway, Massachusetts. Conway Bank. 1854. $20. Proof. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.(MA-500 G12 Unlisted; W-MA-1385-020-G070). Bald, Adams & Co., New-York/Bald, Cousland & Cp., Philad. India paper mounted on original card. Top central vignette of George Baldwins Santa Claus vignette (Durand Vignette Type III) with his rotund proportions amply contained on the sleigh, pipe in his mouth, drawn by a sextet of reindeer; the presents falling to the wayside crossing the eave of a rooftop. Lower left with an Indian hunter drawing an arrow from his quiver. Lower right with a stone bridge. This is an exceptionally well presented proof that is sharply printed in dark vividly detailed inks. Obtained by Dottie from Bruce Hagen in January of 1999.
