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Colony of the Massachusetts Bay, 1775 Issued Bond Engraved by Paul Revere.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Certificates Start Price:560.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Colony of the Massachusetts Bay, 1775 Issued Bond Engraved by Paul Revere.
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5,250.00USDto s**********w+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2013 Oct 19 @ 11:02UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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£ 16.18.10 6% due 1 June 1777, with vignette at left engraved by Paul Revere, showing a codfish, King Philip, and the words (Am)erican Paper below. The first issue of the Colony, MA 1, and the first attempt to finance the Revolution. Known as the "King Philip" bonds, this is a rare piece, and is in very nice condition, with some expert repairs on the verso. Also includes photo from 1980's to early 1990's Smythe auction listing the sales price at $1600