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ALABAMA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Birmingham, AL Ch#S3185. This crispy note faces up very well but the back shows some soiling along one of the folds putting it at the lower end of the VF grade. The sigs are light but there. One of many notes from this collection that would be perfect for a state set.
 VF $215
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $10 The Fourth NB of Montgomery, AL Ch#S5877. A much tougher type from this southern state capitol. The note shows even wear and appears to be accurately graded. PMG mentions Minor Rust, Tear on the holder. Both are so minor as to be hardly worth the mention. The sigs are very light but not gone, just hard to decipher.
PMGVF20 $825
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $5 The First NB of Russellville, AL Ch#11846. This beautiful high grade note comes from a small town in the remote NW part of the state. It is the only bank to issue in the county and shows but 3 larges and 7 smalls in the Track&Price census. Six of the smalls come from the #1 sheet of type 2 $5s that has been cut yielding AUs and 1 CU. The other small known is listed as a VF, nowhere near the quality of the others! Our note is ser# A000005 and has plenty of originality and eye appeal. Two staple holes are at the upper right, just left of the 5 counter. Bold inking and clean, bright paper make for a really great looking note that is sure to please. We are lucky that this sheet was saved providing collectors with top quality notes not often seen from this tough state!
 PCGSAU50 $1300

CALIFORNIA

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National Bank Notes DTS 1882 $5 The First NB of Los Angeles, CA Ch#P2491. Evenly circulated with good black stamped sigs, this earlier note is just right for type. A grouping of about 10 pinholes in the portrait keep it at the lower end of the grade.
 Fine $575
National Bank Notes DB 1902 $10 The Crocker NB of San Francisco, CA Ch#P3555. Evenly circulated with excellent margins and bold color. The dark black stamped sigs, including that of Wm H. Crocker as President, add to its eye appeal. One of only 5 1902 $5 DBs in the T&P census. SOLD
 Fine $200
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 Crocker First NB of San Francisco, CA Ch#1741. A good looking, evenly circulated note from the last of 3 titles used by this historic bank, originally chartered as a National Gold Bank! It has the Crocker signature as President.
 VF $75
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 Wells Fargo Nevada NB of San Francisco, CA Ch#P5105. A great and historic title on this very popular and widely collected bank. Boldly inked on bright, crispy paper, it has excellent eye appeal, also helped by bold, black sigs! It is trimmed tight along the top with the bottom margin larger, showing just a bit of the next note. A strong VF note that is sure to please. SOLD
 VF $245
National Bank Notes DB 1902 $10 The First NB of Weed, CA Ch#P9873. This is the first 1902 $10DB recorded from this neatly named northern CA town! While it is not a rare bank in large or small, supply never seems to keep up with the demand. All attract considerable attention from collectors all over the country. Our example has bold black sigs and a dark blue overprint. Spots of light staining or foxing show moreso on the back and are a distraction. Just how much they affect the note depends on you so please check out the scans. The paper retains good body for the grade and shows a couple of pinholes.
Fine $2350

COLORADO

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 Saguache County NB of Saguache, CO Ch#9997. A great Indian name on this top notch note from this popular state. Fresh and original with just a light center fold.
Ch AU $850

CONNECTICUT

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The First NB of Litchfield, CT Ch#709. The only bank in town and one that survived thru the note issuing period. It shows even wear and good margins. A couple of stray pinholes are mentioned only for full disclosure.
Fine+ $225
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Suffield, CT Ch#497. A simply superb note from the only bank in town. It is the highest graded note on the bank, along with another note from the same sheet and a 1929 series $5. Broad side margins and good top and bottom ones, along with strong sigs, add to its eye appeal. Deeply embossed with strong paper wave, it appears a 64 at first look. We are hard pressed to downgrade a note this beautiful and original for a minor small corner fold at the lower right, not coming close to the design. A superbly fresh note so hard to find today!
 CU $1850

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The National Bank of Washington, DC Ch#3425. A very fresh and original note that would represent DC very well in your state set! The paper is clean and crispy with a dark overprint and excellent black pen sigs. The back right end shows some minor red stains, not sure what it is but it is on the back and but a minor distraction. Check the scans and see for yourself.
 VF $275
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The National Capital Bank of Washington, DC Ch#E4107. What a great title for this bank, a better one that issued only $50 and $100 Brown Backs in addition to 1902 Blue Seals. Track&Price shows but 12 known, 2 in VF and 1 in CU the only ones grading higher. The last auction appearance was in 2002 when a Fine SOLD for $575. Cut into the design along the top but with good black stamped sigs and good paper body. Quite an elusive bank that will surely dress up a state capitol collection. It could be a long time before another comes up! SOLD
 Fine $475

GEORGIA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Atlanta and Lowry NB, Atlanta, GA Ch#1559. This is the first GA note that we have had in quite awhile. It shows 3 good margins, the side ones very broad. The top one is a bit close at the left. Good engraved sigs add to its eye appeal.
 VF $175
National Bank Notes DTS 1882 $20 The Fourth NB of Atlanta, GA Ch#S5045. One of only 3 1882 $20 DTS known on this bank. None has ever been offered at auction. It comes with broad margins and precise and clear black stamped sigs. The layout is quite attractive and adds to its eye appeal. Otherwise a solid VF, the grade has been lowered just a bit for some light stains on the back left. SOLD
 F-VF $575
National Bank Notes DTS 1882 $5 The Lowry NB of Atlanta, GA Ch#S5318. Second Charters and Plain Backs only from this big Atlanta bank during its 23 years in business (1900 - 1923). Very clean and bright with great color, it has been lightly flattened at one time. The sigs remain bold and clear, including that of Robert Lowry as President. It is the top note from the sheet and shows a larger top margin and is cut slightly into the design along the bottom. It looks very sharp and represents this better state very well.
 VF $600
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The Lowry NB of Atlanta, GA Ch#S5318. This is an evenly circulated Value Back that represents a tough type to find from most anywhere, especially so from GA. Only 3 banks in the state issued $5 VBs compared to 15 that issued $5 DTS! The paper retains good body and the sigs are quite good. Its only problem is a close top margin. Add this better type to your state collection!
 Fine $550

HAWAII

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Hawaii at Honolulu, Ter. of Hawaii Ch#5550. We are always pleased to have a Hawaii note to offer. When we had the chance to buy this one last weekend, we jumped at the chance! It is the most common and affordable Territorial note and as such is always in demand. This note has the first of the 3 titles used by this bank, and the only one to issue 1902 series notes. Only 130 1902 series notes are recorded in the T&P census, hardly enough to go around. This one has bold, black stamped sigs and better than expected margins. The back is very clean with a good look but the right 2/3 of the title block shows some additional wear and soiling. We invite you to check out the scans as we think that it might fit your needs!
 PMGVF20 $1900
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $10 Bishop First NB of Honolulu, HI Ch#5550. An attractive, evenly circulated note from an always popular location. No matter how many show up, there are always more collectors than notes! The paper is clean and crispy, the margins well balanced. Perfect for your state set.
 VF $600

IDAHO

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National Bank Notes DB 1902 $50 The First NB of Idaho, Boise, ID Ch#P1668. A very sharp note that represents this state capitol very well. It looks even nicer that the grade as the paper is clean and bright, the overprint bold and the folds very light. Blue stamped sigs of Raymond and Crawford Moore are a real plus. This was a high denom bank that offers a number of $50s and $100s, which would otherwise be very rare from this western state.
 PCGSVF30 $2550

ILLINOIS

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Brighton, IL Ch#M9397. A pleasing note from this one bank Macoupin County town, just a few miles north of Alton. The paper is crispy and clean, the overprint bold and the sigs quite nice. A nice original note from a popular collecting area, sure to please its new owner.
 VF $675
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $20 The Caledonia NB, IL Ch#10567. A very rare note from Boone County, north of Rockford near the Wisconsin border. This small bank issued only $136,000 of notes with $780 large outstanding at the close in 1934. This is the third large note and best to appear, the others a $10 in Fine and a $20 in VG. Only 1 large has been offered at auction, the $10 in 2004 that sold for $2300. It features 2 color blue pen sigs of J.A. Greenlee and J.A. Brown. The paper is crispy and fully original. There are a few problems to mention: an as made blue ink stain on the back, likely from when it was signed. The front shows a small ink stain above the left serial#. A small rust spot shows below the right charter# and the upper right corner tip shows a small closed tear. These sound much worse than they appear and do not change the fact that this is a very rare note. Please review the scans to see what you think. We feel that you will like what you see.
VF $2800
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The City NB of Centralia, IL Ch#11923. An attractive note from the last of the 2 banks chartered in this south central IL town. It has plenty of crispness but also a bit of light soiling on the back. Pretty good condition for notes from this bank.
 VF $240
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The Old NB of Centralia, IL Ch#3303. The earlier of the 2 banks in this town and about as tough in small size. A good looking note that has crispy paper and just a bit of light soil. The Presidents sig is interesting: Frank Noleman. When we stayed there for the coin show our hotel was on Noleman Avenue. Obviously Mr. Noleman was an important person in town!
 VF-XF $225
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $5 The Mutual NB of Chicago, IL Ch#11092. A very nice ty2 note that has clean, crispy paper and excellent eye appeal. The left margin is close, the right one very wide. A very strong VF note that will surely please.
 VF $70
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The National Bank of the Republic of Chicago, IL Ch#4605. A very solid note for the grade featuring clear sigs and good eye appeal. A nice original note from a very common bank, the biggest in the city. SOLD
 VF $165
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $10 The First NB of Grant Park, IL Ch#11952. A sharp, high grade note from this small Kankakee County town. With only 4 larges in the Track&Price census, none with any grade to them, the 17 smalls will have to do. This is one the the better grade examples and one of only 4 type 2s known. Crispy and clean with good embossing.
XF $475
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 The Havana NB, IL Ch#2242. One of only 2 note issuing banks from Mason County, in the west central part of the state. Both banks are very tough in large size making smalls about the only available notes for the many collectors from the area. We have a nice $20 note to offer, one with good margins and crispy, clean paper. When offered notes from here seem to do very well. Two pinholes are seen in the portrait and are a minor distraction.
VF $275
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The City NB of Murphysboro, IL Ch#4804. For the collectors of this town or Jackson County, in the far southern part of the state, this is likely the bank of choice for their collection. The other bank, First NB, issued BBs and only $50s and $100s in the 1902 series. Those are tough and expensive notes. This evenly circulated note represents this bank and town very well. The sigs are very light but still there. A good note from a popular location. It should do quite well for you!
 F-VF $600
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 Merchants and Illinois NB of Peoria, IL Ch#3254. An evenly circulated note from this north central town, home of PCGS Currency Grading. Trimmed close at the bottom with light sigs, we see a closed tear at the top center. It shows a bit more on the back, as do a couple of minor rust spots. SOLD
 Fine $75
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The First NB of Pinckneyville, IL Ch#6025. Fancy red stamped sigs add eye appeal to this better southern IL note. The paper retains good body for the grade but does show some light soiling but not enough to affect its good overall appearance. The Track&Price census shows 21 large, half of them 1882 series notes. This problem free, evenly circulated note represents this town quite well.
 Fine $650
National Bank Notes RS 1902 $20 The St. Charles NB, IL Ch#M6219. This top quality red seal has bold, fancy pen sigs and extra selvege along the bottom. It comes from a wealthy suburb west of Chicago along the Fox River. While a bigger town today, it was a small burb when this note was issued. Fresh and original with crispy paper and a deep red overprint. Well embossed and very attractive.
 XF-AU $6250
National Bank Notes DB 1902 $10 The First NB of Springfield, IL Ch#M205. Superb eye appeal for the grade, and fully original with a bold blue overprint and crispy, clean paper. Add ornate pen sigs and you have something quite exceptional to represent this popular state capitol.
VF $350
National Bank Notes RS 1902 $5 The First NB of Waukegan, IL Ch#M945. A superb SERIAL#1 Red Seal from this popular town just north of Vhicago along Lake Michigan! This is by far the best note known from this bank. It issued Orig series notes, 1875, Brown Backs, Red Seals and Blue seals from 1865 thru 1935. Up to now, all of the surviving notes were 1902 PBs, and of those there are 2 XFs and 2 VFs! This one blows away any other note known from this bank by its desirability and grade! PMG states NET, Ink Burn, Rust. The ink burn shows in the cashier's vanity signature. The RUST is an inconsequential speck of rust at the top center on the back, truly no problem whatsoever. The paper is fresh and original with good embossing and just a light end that takes some doing to spot.
PMGAU55NET $10500

INDIANA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The National Exchange Bank of Anderson, IN Ch#M4685. A fresh and original note from this popular town just NE of Indianapolis. It is well centered with good black stamped sigs, crispy paper and bold color. Track&Price shows 18 larges but only 1 small, making the larges the only choice.
 VF $775
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The City NB of Auburn, IN Ch#6509. A great looking note from a small town in the far NE corner of the state. Car buffs will recognize this as the home of the Auburn automobile. Good stamped sigs and bold color on this boldly inked note. It has a better layout with the tombstone shaded black. It is the only collectable bank in DeKalb County as the other bank in town has 1 large, Butler 1 each large and small! Track&Price shows 11 larges, only 2 XFs grade higher, one a red seal. Two tiny pinholes are mentioned for full disclosure and affect nothing. A great chance for the Indiana collectors!
VF+ $850
National Bank Notes RS 1902 $10 The First NB of Aurora, IN Ch#M699. This red seal comes from a Dearborn County town in the far SE part of the state. It retains strong color and is well margined with good stamped sigs. Of the 39 larges in the T&P census, there are 6 FCP, 18 BBs and 6 RS. It is the bank of choice as the other bank shows but 2 larges.
Fine $1100
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 The First NB of Bicknell, IN Ch#7155. This attractive note is the best of the 14 smalls in the Track&Price census. It is listed as a Fine but that is way off! The paper is crispy, clean and fully original. With only 3 larges known, the smalls will have to do for most every collector as a low grade large sold for $5400 earlier this year!
 VF+ $975
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 The Birdseye NB, IN Ch#8835. A neat town name that should attract strong interest. This note is part of the 7 smalls listed in the Track&Price census and comes from a small town in far southern IN. There are several pinholes in the portrait and a small nick in the bottom margin. Otherwise it shows even wear. Only 2 smalls have been sold at public auction, in 2003 and 1992. Larges are very tough with a VF 1902 selling for $5175 in 2010. If you love neat names, this one surely deserves a good look!
VG-F $875
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The National Brookville Bank, Brookville, IN Ch#M7805. This attractive note comes from one of the 3 banks chartered in this Franklin County town, the only town to issue in the county. It faces up very nicely with good color and clear stamped sigs. The paper is very crispy but shows some light soiling on the back left. An interesting title layout shows BROOKVILL BANK in the tombstone. It represents this bank very well.
 VF $400
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 Cannelton NB, IN Ch#9682. A high grade example from the first title used by this bank, one of two in this far southern IN town. Well centered, crispy and clean, it is nicer than all but 3 or 4 of the smalls on this bank. Large size notes are very rare with only 2 known. Expect this to be the note to represent this town in just about every collection.
VF $275
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Columbia City, IN Ch#M7132. This is the first of 2 banks chartered in this far NE IN town in 1904, the only issuing town in Whitley County, just east of Ft. Wayne. The other bank closed in 1910 with only 1 note recorded. The note shows even wear and soiling with just a bit of blue ink above the left charter#. A couple of light rust spots show but they are offset we feel by the good sigs.
VG-F $450
National Bank Notes RS 1902 $10 The Elston NB of Crawfordsville, IN Ch#M7773. From a private name bank, the last of 3 banks chartered in this Montgomery County town, the only issuing town in the county. Trimmed a bit close all around but retaining strong color and a bold Cashier's signature. The paper is flat but shows even wear and no distracting soil. Of the 6 red seals known, 1 is a #1, 1 is XF and the others about this grade level.
VG-F $900
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Fletcher American NB of Indianapolis, IN Ch#M9829. Excellent eye appeal on this fresh and original note that features clean paper and a bold blue overprint. The sigs make it special: R. Smith. V.P and Fletcher are bold and stamped in black, quite interesting and adding nto its eye appeal.
 VF $175
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The First NB of New Carlisle, IN Ch#5639. The only bank to issue in this Saint Joseph County town, in far northern IN near South Bend. Good margins and paper quality along with even wear. Remnants of a red pencilled # show between the title and portrait. Only 7 smalls in the census, none nicer than this one. Sigs of A.R. Brummitt Jr and Sr are neat and quite unusual to see!
 Fine $400

IOWA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Cedar Rapids NB, IA Ch$3643. Crispy, clean and original paper, along with a bold blue overprint, make this a most eye appealing note. The bold black stamped sigs are icing on the cake! Lots to like about this strong VF grade note.
 VF $225
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $5 National Bank and Trust Company of Chariton, IA Ch#13458. A crispy, clean, well margined note that has 3 sharperm vertical folds and a horizontal one. Clean and crispy paper attest to its originality. This beauty comes from the last of 4 issuing banks in town and the best choice for a small from the town. The other 1929 issuer shows but 4 known.
VF-XF $250

KANSAS

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Commercial NBandTC of Emporia, KS Ch#11781. Good sigs of W. Max Harris and F.M Arnold are a nice plus on this note. It faces up well for the grade but the back has a horizontal fold that shows some extra soiling.
Fine $175
National Bank Notes BB 1882 $20 The Central NB of Topeka, KS Ch#3078. This evenly circulated note retains good color and bold, brown pen sigs. It is one of only 3 $20BBs on this bank, and the highest grade of the 3. This one will be a great addition to your state capitol collection.
 PCGSFINE12 $850

KENTUCKY

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Ashland NB, KY Ch#2010. Engraved sigs are found on this evenly circulated, well margined note. SOLD
 Fine $135

MAINE

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The Presque Isle NB, ME Ch#3827. A very rare note from a well collected state. The rarer by far of the 2 banks in town, the other showing 10 smalls. Track&Price shows 1 large and 3 smalls, hardly enough to go around. Unfortunately it is in very low grade with rough margins, small holes and some tape repairs. Two of the 3 smalls have been offered at auction - 1 has been grade AU and CU at times and has sold for $2600 - $3000. A FINE was sold in 2006 for $1750. We invite you to check out the scans as there may not be any others out there to consider.
Good $650

MARYLAND

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Second NB of Cumberland, MD Ch#1519. A nice pen signed note with crispy, clean paper and good margins. The paper has that feel that so many notes lack these days!
VF-XF $225

MASSACHUSETTS

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National Bank Notes FCP 1863 $2 The National Union Bank of Boston, MA Ch#(985). We are thrilled to have this popular Lazy $2 to offer, and one so beautiful too! Trimmed close along the bottom but offset by excellent signatures, bold color and crispy original paper. Perfect for type as it offers all of the eye appeal of a CU and comes from a common bank. If you need this type, here is an opportunity not to be missed!
 AU $11500
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $5 First NB in Medford, MA Ch#12979. Smalls will have to do for this town as the 2 issuing banks show but 4 larges known! Type 1 and 2 $5s only issued with this one showing even wear and good margins.
 Fine $125

MICHIGAN

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The Capital NB of Lansing, MI Ch#8148. A perfect title on this well margined note. The note has been pressed and the paper appears a bit dull. A sharper center fold is seen and it shows a bit more on the back than the front.
 VF $175
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $10 The First NB of Monroe, MI Ch#1587. This type 2 note shows very well with good margins and bright, clean paper. Unfortunately there are staples holes in "THE" in the title and above the last 2 digits of the right serial#. These are mentioned on the holder and the reason why a higher grade was not assigned. When last sold it realized $460.
 PMGCU62 $300

MINNESOTA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The First NB of Duluth, MN Ch#3626. Evenly circulated with good stamped sigs and a nice overall appearance. SOLD
 VF $225
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Capital NB of Saint Paul, MN Ch#M8108. Broadly margined with nold, black mstamped sigs, this note offers excellent eye appeal. It has been pressed but that has not affected its eye appeal. A perfect title for this state capitol. SOLD
 VF $265
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The First NB of Saint Paul, MN Ch#203. This beauty shows deep embossing and fully original surfaces. We see a bit too much light handling to assign a CU grade.
Ch AU $200
National Bank Notes BB 1882 $5 The First NB of Owatonna, MN Ch#1911. A desirable $5BB from the earliest bank in town that started as the Easton-Kinyon Bank in 1866. Signed in brown pen by President W.R.(Riley) Kinyon, the first of 3 generations of the family involved with the bank. It shows even wear with good color and crispy paper. Careful review shows a couple of insignificant pinholes. This is one of 4 $5BBs listed in the Track&Price census but none have ever been offered at auction. A neat find for the many collectors of this popular state.
F-VF $1850

MISSISSIPPI

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The First NB of Jackson, MS Ch#S3332. One of the best notes from this collection, and from a very popular state capitol! Outstanding eye appeal as the paper is crispy and clean, the sigs bold and dark black stamped. Only 24 larges in nthe Track&Price census with only 3 in markedly better condition, 1 AU and 2 XFs. This one looks great with even wear, no heavy folds and a dark and bold overprint. You'll love this beauty.
 VF-XF $750

MISSOURI

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PB 1902 $5 The National Bank of Commerce in St. Louis, MO Ch#4178. One of only a handful of banks that issued so mnay notes that they added an A prefix to the serial#! This note shows even wear but also a scrape below the cashier signature that has removed a bit of the border design. Good sigs and priced and graded accordingly.
 VG-F $80

NEBRASKA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $20 The Grand Island NB, NE Ch#W9395. A couple of short runs of $10s and $20s show in the census, most of them ungraded. This falls into the run of $20s and is one of the best notes recorded. Only 1 CU and a couple of AUs are recorded in the T&P census. It faces up well with light sigs and good color. Very minor foxing is noted but nothing that catches your eye. A beauty for your state collection.
AU $400

NEW JERSEY

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Trenton, NJ Ch#E281. This note has been pressed but still shows quite well. The paper is clean and the sigs, while a bit light, still show quite well. SOLD
 F-VF $125

NEW YORK

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Putnam County NB of Carmel, NY Ch#976. A superbly fresh and original note that comes from a very tough county, just north of popular Westchester county. This county had 5 one bank towns, all of them quite tough with notes selling for very strong amounts. This bank shows 11 larges in Track&Price, this one included but without a grade. Of the 11, there is 1 FCP, 1 BB and 2 RS, all quite tough and expensive. This beauty would be hard to beat with its deep embossing, excellent blue pen sigs and great color. For those seeking a real beauty from this popular and tough location, this one should be perfect.
Ch CU $1500
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $100 The Fort Edward NB, Fort Edward, NY Ch#7630. RARITY, DESIRABILITY, GRADE! A great combination! When you have all 3 you have something special - like this beauty! Four banks were chartered in this small Washington County town, just outside Glens Falls, near the VT border. Only 4 larges are known on these 4 banks, one of which is unreported. This is the only note known on this charter and is the highest grade large size note from this town, the others grading VG/VF/VF. It is also the only 1902 series note from the town. Only $50s and $100s issued by this bank, the other banks also issuing a number of $50s and $100s in First and Second Charters. We can't expect to find additional notes from this town so this is one to go after. It is a beauty with bold pen sigs, decent margins and the look of a higher grade. This is a rare beauty worth stretching for, especially at a time when superb nationals like this are seldom available.
PCGSXF40 $11500
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $10 The Fort Edward NB, NY Ch#7630. This is the only bank of the 4 in town to last long enough to issue small size notes. It faces up very nicely with clean paper and acceptable margins. The back shows some light remnants of blue ink that has been substantially removed. It is one of only 3 Type 2s known with only 1 small size note graded higher. This attractive note will have to do for the many NY collectors and will be a pleasing addition to their collection.
 XF $1300
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The Chase NB of the City of New York, NY Ch#2370. Evenly circulated and problem free, just right for someone wanting a small national for type. From one of the biggest note issuers in the country, named for Salmon Chase who served in Lincoln's cabinet.
 VF $50
National Bank Notes FCP 1875 $1 The Irving NB of New York, NY Ch#1357. A simply wonderful note, about as original a note as can be! Boldly printed on bright, white paper, it has a bold and deeply embossed red overprint along with excellent black pen sigs. It offers superb eye appeal! One look and you are sold! There is a horizontal fold about 1/3 of the way up the note along with a vertical fold just left of center. Neither really afect its outstanding eye appeal. Of the 12 1875 $1s in the census, only 3 are better, 1 XF and 2 CUs. For those who crave originality, so hard to find these days, your search is over.
 XF $1850
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The National Bank of Ogdensburg, NY Ch#E2446. Outstanding eye appeal makes this beauty a simply wonderful note, especially for this tough type. Well margined with good sigs, it sports fresh and crispy paper and strong color. The bottom margin is a bit close on the back. This is the only bank in this St Lawrence County town along the Canadian border issuing only large size notes.
 VF-XF $1275
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Stissing NB of Pine Plains, NY Ch#981. The only bank to issue in the small Dutchess County town, across from the far NW corner of CT. It shows even wear with an uneven top margin. The sigs are gone but the color remains quite nice. Of the 14 larges recorded only 5 are 1902 series , this the highest grade.
PMGVF25 $1050
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Merchants NB of Poughkeepsie, NY Ch#1380. This beauty comes from one of 6 issuing banks, all of them chartered by 1865! Wonderfully fresh and original, it surely deserves its PPQ designation. Well margined with strong 2 color sigs including that of Cassie B Barr as VP! It is the highest grade of the 1902 series notes and second best on the back. Lots to like about this sharp note.
 PCGSVF35PPQ $850
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National Bank Notes DTS 1882 $5 The National Bank of Fayetteville, NC Ch#S5677. This evenly circulated note is a much better type from this tougher state. Good margins and color are a plus. The cashier's sig is there, the President's gone. Should you need a better type for your state set, this one should be just right.
 Fine $1000
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The National Bank of Fayetteville, NC Ch#S5677. Only 5 NC banks issued $5 VBs making it a very tough type for this better state. The paper is fresh, crispy and clean with good color. Unfortunately it has been very poorly trimmed with the bottom trimmed in and the top showing some of the above note. It is not a registration problem, rather a cutting problem as both sides show the same. The sigs are gone on this well inked note. Check the scans and see if it works for you.
 F-VF $675

OHIO

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National Bank Notes Orig 1865 $1 The First NB of Cleveland, OH Ch#(7). Collectors of notes from the first 100 charters will find this to be a special note for sure! These first charters are the best notes for these collectors as they are the toughest to find. This is a very early issue without the charter# on the note. Eventhough this bank retook Ch#7 in 1910, these early notes are much more desirable. It is new to the T&P census and makes it 4 $1s known. It shows even wear and retains nice brown pen sigs. Minor rust spots show but are not a distraction, except for a small rust hole at the upper right and in the design.
VG $825
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Ohio NB of Columbus, OH Ch#5065. A beautiful note that looks Ch CU at first glance. Only upon very close examination does one see a light vertical bend at the left. Trimmed close along the top but helped by stamped sigs and 3 well balanced margins. Check out the neat serial# 109109!
 Ch AU $450

OKLAHOMA

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The First NB of Cushing, OK Ch#6893. This is an evenly circulated, problem free note that is perfect for a state set. Good margins add to its eye appeal.
 Fine $175
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $20 The Commercial NB of Muskogee, OK Ch#W5236. There are a couple of closed tears on this well circulated OK note. The bottom margin is trimmed close and the sigs are tough to read.
 VG-F $225

OREGON

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National Bank Notes DB 1902 $5 The United States NB of Portland, OR Ch#P4514. A neat forbidden title, the first large size that we have had to offer! It is well margined with good crispness to the paper. A couple of heavier folds show on the back, the front looks very nice. Bold black sigs are a real plus. A small red stain shows in the upper serial#, a minor distraction but one nonetheless. SOLD
 VF $300

PENNSYLVANIA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $20 Peoples NB of Edwardsville, PA Ch#9862. One of 2 banks issuing in this town located just outside of Wilkes Barre. Well margined with good stamped sigs and strong color, it has excellent eye appeal and is as nice as any note known on the bank. A neat first name bank that is sure to please.
 VF $615
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $20 The New Alexandria NB, PA Ch#6580. A superb note loaded with eye appeal and originality! Bold red stamped sigs on clean crispy paper, along with a dark blue overprint, make for a special note. There is a Ch Cu note and an AU #1 red seal known, the only ones close to this one in grade! It has good margins and enough handling to keep it from a CU grade. A beauty you are sure to love. Only 7 larges known and but $1180 large o/s in 1935.
Ch AU $1150
National Bank Notes DTS 1882 $5 The First NB of New Bloomfield, PA Ch#E5133. Serial#1, pos E. A superb note with full top selvege and broad margins. Bold pen sigs add to its eye appeal and desirability. We remember when some #1s came out on this bank years ago. They are all locked up in collections as this is a very tough type on which to find a serial#1 note! Across the entire country only about 20 have been recorded. Compare that to BBs and RSs and you get an idea of its great rarity! We see a light sheet fold along part of the bottom and some handling in the top selvege only, not affecting the note. It is fresh and original and has great color and a nice looking title block. Not many of these around so give this one a strong look.
 CU $7000
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Quaker City NB of Philadelphia, PA C#4050. A great title on this bank, and its a pretty note to boot! The stamped sigs are good, the margins acceptable and the paper clean. The note has been pressed but not harmed at all.
 VF $235
National Bank Notes Orig 1863 $1 The First NB of Selins Grove, PA Ch#9357). A very attractive Orig $1 that has excellent margins, good color and clean crispy paper. One of 3 Orig $1s and 9 total First Charters known on the bank, with only 1 note in higher grade, and that not by much! It is an early issue note that has the blue Treasury serial#.
VF $1350

SOUTH CAROLINA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The National Loan and Exchange Bank of Columbia, SC Ch#S6871. Good stamped sigs of Simpson and Robertson make this a very nice note. Trimmed in just a bit along the top but with clean and crispy paper.
F-VF $225

TENNESSEE

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Hamilton NB of Chattanooga, TN Ch#7848. A nice looking, fresh and original note that is perfect for a state set. The stamped sigs are good and the paper clean and crispy. Should be just right for a good many collectors.
 VF+ $295
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The City NB of Knoxville, TN Ch#3837. This beauty looks much nicer than its technical grade as the folds are light, the paper clean and the overprint bright and bold. The engraved sigs are very sharp. SOLD
 VF $250
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $10 The Farmers NB of Winchester, TN Ch#8640. This is only the third type 2 note on this bank, the second type 2 $10. It has a fair amount of light staining on both sides that affect its look but it remains a tough note from a better state. The 2 type 2 notes offered, in 2002 and 2009, realized about $600 each. This one is priced at a better level and should attract attention from the many TN collectors out there.
 VG $400

TEXAS

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National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The State NB of Big Spring, TX Ch#12543. A very attractive note from this west Texas town, and as good a grade as any in the T&P census, large or small! Well centered with clean and crispy paper, it has bold sigs of Ben Carpenter and Wm B Currie. Larges are in great demand as seen by auction results from 2008-2011 reflecting prices from $1700-$2400. This puts added pressure on nice 1929s like this beauty.
VF $650
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Republic NB of Dallas, TX Ch#12186. Bold black stamped sigs add to the eye appeal of this evenly circulated note. The paper has good crispness but not quite enough for a full VF grade.
 F-VF $185
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The First NB of El Paso, TX Ch#S2532. This much better type comes from a popular Texas border town. Evenly circulated with good color and black stamped sigs, it will make a nice addition to most any Texas collection.
Fine $800

VERMONT

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The NB of Newbury at Wells River, VT Ch#1406. A nicer layout and good stamped sigs add to the eye appeal of this VT note. The paper is clean and crispy with a bold overprint. SOLD
 VF $325

VIRGINIA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Lynchburg NB, VA Ch#S1522. Good sigs and clean, crispy paper make this a perfect note for a state set. A small rust spot/hole shows in the portrait.
 VF $195
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The American NB of Richmond, VA Ch#S5229. A well margined VB is certainly a tough find, and this one comes from a better state. We note that there are about 25 $5VBs known from the state, 13 of them from this bank. Only 3 are listed in higher grade! Black stamped sigs are present, along with good color and clean paper. On the lower end of the VF grade but looking nicer, it will please many collectors.
 VF $725

WASHINGTON

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Pacific NB of Seattle, WA Ch#13230. This later chartered bank was the 14th of 15 chartered in Seattle. It bears the rare Woods-Tate Treasury sigs (Fr#637) and is a much tougher note with only 7 larges in the Track&Price census. Only 3 of those notes have been offered at auction since 1992! The paper is crispy and clean with several harder folds and engraved sigs. Its originality is unquestioned. A light partial teller stamp, in yellow, shows to the left of the seal and is but a minor distraction. Its not often that we have Washington notes to offer so check this one out - it has a lot going for it!
 VF $900

WEST VIRGINIA

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The Peoples NB of Fairmont, WV Ch#9645. An evenly circulated note that has good sigs of Richard Hall and J.M. Brownfield. Good color and decent margins are a real plus. Should be perfect for your state set. SOLD
 Fine $225

WISCONSIN

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Clintonville, WI Ch#M6273. The only bank to issue in this Waupaca county town. Evenly circulated and problem free, it is perfect for the grade. The sigs are gone but the paper is clean, the overprint bold.
 Fine $400
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The First NB of Marinette, WI Ch#4123. An attractive note from one of 3 towns to issue in this remote county in the NE part of the state. The bold, black stamped sigs are excellent, adding greatly to its strong eye appeal. The paper retains good crispness but some light soil on the back keeps it short of a full VF grade.
F-VF $525
National Bank Notes BB 1882 $10 The National Bank of Merrill, WI Ch#4736. The only serial#1 $10 BB from WI recorded in the Kelly census! A simply superb note with a neat layout, bold and fancy sigs and plenty of eye appeal and grade! We are pleased to have such a cool note to offer. Notes such as this advance a collection to the next level. Check the scans - you will love what you see!
 PCGSAU50 $6250
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 First Wisconsin NB of Milwaukee, WI Ch#64. As John Hickman used to say - a common note in uncommon condition. Fully original with just a light vertical center fold. Ser# A011012A. SOLD
 Ch AU $125
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 First Wisconsin NB of Milwaukee, WI Ch#64. Another beautiful note from this common bank. Also with a light center fold. Ser# A011013A. SOLD
 Ch AU $125
National Bank Notes BB 1882 $5 The First NB of Monroe, WI Ch#230. A sharp looking, early $5BB with the first Wisconsin state seal on the back. Notes from this popular town always seem to be in demand, especially a BB as sharp looking as this one! Bold pen sigs, good margins and color and clean paper with good body all add up to a neat note for the serious WI collector.
 F-VF $1800
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of New Richmond, WI Ch#11412. A one bank town from Saint Croix County in the NW part of the state, across the Mississippi from St. Paul, MN. Well circulated with a trimmed in bottom margin and no sigs, it also has a small taped tear in the left margin. That said, it remains a good note from a tougher location.
 VG-F $500
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $10 The First NB of Oconomowoc, WI Ch#5505. An attractive note from a popular Milwaukee suburb. Trimmed close along the top but with clear pen sigs and a bright overprint. PCGS mentions Apparent - Minor Mounting Remnants on Back - at the top corners and almost impossible to see.
PCGSVF35 App $650
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $5 The Commercial NB of Oshkosh, WI Ch#M5557. An evenly circulated, problem free VB from a popular and well collected state. The sigs are light, the pres just about gone. Decent margins on both sides and clean paper and good color for the grade.
 Fine $775
National Bank Notes VB 1882 $10 The Commercial NB of Oshkosh, WI Ch#M5557. A most attractive VB that is just right for this tougher type. Evenly circulated and problem free, it is well margined and has good stamped sigs. The paper retains good body and color with just a bit of light soiling confined to the back.
 Fine+ $700
National Bank Notes Ty2 1929 $20 First NB&TC of Racine, WI Ch#457. We are pleased to have a SERIAL# 1 note from this popular location. It is the only type 2 Serial#1 note known on the bank. The type 1 #1 sheet was cut with several notes sold at auction in 1998 and 2001. This note has huge margins all around, carefully cut from the sheet. There are 3 sharp vertical folds and 2 corner folds seen. A couple of pinholes show above the title and above the right serial#. A bit of soiling shows along the right fold. It is a cool note and will surely attract interest from the many WI collectors.
 VF+ $950
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $10 The American NB of Ripon, WI Ch#4305. This rare note comes with the second title changed from the German NB in 1918. Only 5 are listed in the Kelly census, 2 VGs and 2 Fines, 1 ungraded. This note is new to the census and should attract attention from the many WI collectors out there. A 1/2" tear at the top has been closed to prevent any damage.
VG-F $600
National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The First NB of Stoughton, WI Ch#5222. An evenly circulated note from a popular location between Janesville and Madison. Signed in blue pen by Ben E. Wait as President, the Cashier's sig light but there. SOLD
 Fine $650
National Bank Notes Ty1 1929 $20 The First NB of Weyauwega, WI Ch#7470. A much tougher note in small size from this neatly named town. The Track&Price census shows only 7 smalls but the info seems to raise a question. Three $20s are listed, A62, B62 and C62; each with a different grade! We can't help but suspect some reporting errors, which would make only 5 known! Our note is B62 and is evenly circulated with good margins and crispy paper. See which one works for you - perhaps both!?
 Fine $725

WYOMING

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National Bank Notes PB 1902 $5 The Stockgrowers NB of Cheyenne, WY Ch#2652. A great title on a high grade note from a widely popular state! A great combination to be sure! It appears even nicer than its technical grade and features light stamped sigs, clean paper and a bold blue overprint. An old sheet fold is well hidden along the top. Notes from this state are seldom available this nice. The Track&Price census shows but 6 1902 $5 PBs, the majority of the notes being First and Second Charters, including 3 Territorials. Strangely all 4 of the notes from this sheet are listed in the census, 2 XFs and 2 VFs. This is likely one of the few opportunities to add a beauty like this to your collection. Astute collectors will give this beauty strong consideration. It is by far the best WY note that we have ever had the pleasure to offer.
 PCGSXF40 $6300