“The Gleaner” by unknown engraver for the Continental Bank Note Co. The portrait portion of this vignette appeared on the Turner T-17 4oz. Manufactured Tobacco strip tax paid stamp essay.
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Note: this is an ORIGINAL nineteenth century die-sunk proof; not a reproduction or contemporary print. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.