National Bank Note Company
Rejected Design for the 1869 Contract
Original price was: $200.00.$180.00Current price is: $180.00.
Plate essay, black on salmon surface-tinted paper
This essay, and variants printed on numerous types of colored or tinted papers, were experimental printings aimed at preventing postage stamp reuse. It is presumed that the tint color is fugitive (water-soluble), although this has never been tested. Superb condition.