New York, New York. Saint Nicholas Bank. 18xx $1. PCGS Currency Very

A Mainstay of Santa Claus Vignettes New York, New York. Saint Nicholas Bank. 18xx $1. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Proof. Plate D. Imprint of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. New-York. Vignette of the St. Nicholas Hotel at center with crowds and carriages in the foreground. Ornate numerical "1" counter at left opposite an ovoid counter emblazoned "1." Below, bank title and associated guarantee text. Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant at left between a state die and ornamental counter emblazoned "ONE." "Type-II" Santa Claus vignette at right depicting the gift-giving saint as an elf-like creature emerging from a fireplace with a sack of gifts upon his back attempting to evade detection from a house cat (and likely children) before hastily departing for the next house before the night is out. That composition is notably accompanied by a pair of ornamental counters emblazoned "ONE." This institution ultimately became the Saint Nicholas National Bank (Charter# 972) in 1865. PCGS Currency comments "Mounted on Cardstock." Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. Provenance: From the Caine Collection. Earlier ex. Roger H. Durand Santa Claus Collection.

Estimate:$2,400

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