Washington D.C., First National Bank of Washington D.C., 10-Dollars, Original Series of 1863, Continental Bank Note Co. (Fr. --; Hessler p. 148, back of this piece illustrated, and cf Hessler p. 147 for the face), complete essay note, face and back, india paper, with bronze overprint FIRST WASHINGTON D.C. on face, hole cancelled along the signature lines, three wedge shaped cancellations in the central part of the note, SPECIMEN stamped in blue on the face, minor damages and trimmed a little close but generally very attractive and a superb and unique item