Plymouth, Massachusetts. Old Colony Bank. ND (18xx). $10. Uncirculated. Proof. (MA-995 G20a SENC; Whitman MA-2660-010-G100a). India paper Proof by New England Bank Note Company/Perkins Stereotype Steel Plate with "ABC" monogram. The last series using red "TEN" protector lower center and the monogram. Engraved for this issuer is a majestic central vignette depicting the landing of the pilgrims with "1620" outlined in white top center. Eagle perched on rock looking towards ocean left and Athena right. Excellent quality throughout with only a faint trace of mounting evident from its removal from the original New England Bank Note Company archive book (sold as individual proofs at the 1999 Smythe Memphis sale). Unique, boldly printed and vibrant. Stunning quality for this proof series. Previously sold in our March 2015 Peter Mayer Collection Part III sale for $1,762.50. He obtained it directly at that Memphis auction. A striking type. All proof denominations from $5 and upwards from this final "ABC" monogram series are unique to our knowledge. As a vignette type, unquestionably one of the iconic types from Massachusetts.
