an   IMPORTANT  FISCAL  RELIC--dating back 150 years

from a tragic time in the history of the

United States

the outcome of which shaped the nation forever

unfortunately, no matter which side “won”,

both sides lost;

the bloodiest war in US history,

with the loss of more American lives than any conflict prior or since

from  a  "fresh"  collection

which came from a Southern Gentleman

who quit acquiring notes

in the mid-1970s and

the holdings remained intact until acquired recently by our firm;

 as the collector recognized that he would never be able to afford the ultra-rare Montgomery issues, he still took pride in buying pieces of pleasing appearance

and it gave him great pleasure to show these to friends and family

particular care taken to select notes with strong pen signatures

and better than average margins, free of the design frame

this was a modest collection, assembled with limited means/funds,

although with an eye towards affordable quality

any "REPAIRS" or PATCHES put on

in antiquity—will be described

PLEASE  REVIEW the  SCANNED  IMAGES  CAREFULLY

as some notes have faults, such as edge splits, tiny holes, discoloration, etc which should be evident in the scans

major faults will be described

the  NOTE  ILLUSTRATED   is  the EXACT  ONE  YOU  will RECEIVE;

all are nice representative examples from this historic era involving the

CIVIL  WAR

or the

WAR  BETWEEN  the  STATES

this specimen is a REPRODUCTION for ADVERTISING example

$100    from  February 17, 1864

known as a

T-65

it grades PROBLEM-FREE:

 Very Fine;

with internal splits along the folds and some staining near the top of the note above 

Lucy Pickens

additional comments:

The back of this reproduction bears an advertisement for "O-So-Ezie" shoes from E.D. Howard in Jonesville, MI.  The back reads, "

Upon My Sole comes most of the wear. Is that so? If it is, select your Shoes carefully. No Living Man can tell how a Shoe will fit and wear by looking at it.  You must trust your dealer.  Acting upon this suggestion, always go to. The Reliable Shoe House where you will find a complete line, including all the latest specialties in Fine Footwear at correct prices. O-SO-EZIE, is all its name implies, Removes your corns and makes your Feet feel O, SO EASY.  Never makes the foot sore, never needs to be wrapped up, never soils the hose, cures by penetration.  Try it!

E.D. HOWARD, 

Jonesville, Michigan"

current RETAIL VALUE, in this grade, is

$195

and we encourage you to verify this for yourself 

although we feel our starting price is very fair, it is our goal to place banknotes into appreciative homes at equitable costs...therefore, don't hesitate to make  a reasonable counter-offer,