RN-F1 The Bank of California Bill of Exchange

From the Collection of Hermann Ivester

Red and blue on white paper, this is the listing copy in Castenholz, and the only Type F bill of exchange listed in the California Field Guide. Gorgeous nautical-themed vignette. A high-value financial instrument issued for $1164.

An interesting feature of this bill is the space for the stamp. Apparently, the company opted to have their bills imprinted on an older or original design with space allocated for an adhesive stamp. With imprinting, that space became surplus to requirements. XF condition.