Lot 205
205
100-Dollars, Act of July 12th, 1882, (Fr. 1205; Hessler p. 203, this face illustrated), face Proof in black and yellow on india paper on card with blue serial numbers C00000E, plate position B, together with an orange back Proof, india paper on card, both items fresh, attractive and probably unique (2)

Details
100-Dollars, Act of July 12th, 1882, (Fr. 1205; Hessler p. 203, this face illustrated), face Proof in black and yellow on india paper on card with blue serial numbers C00000E, plate position B, together with an orange back Proof, india paper on card, both items fresh, attractive and probably unique (2)
Provenance
Ezra Cole Collection, Bowers & Merena, 1/23-25/86, lots 4032 and 4033
Further details
The portrait of Thomas H. Benton was engraved by Charles Burt, one of America's best and most prolific engravers.