R24c, R53c on 1865 Incoming Foreign Bill of Exchange, Nuevitas, Cuba

Bi-color usage on MOLA Marquez bill of exchange. Earliest usage, December 2, 1865.

About the Danford Knowlton Find

In 1992 about 200 pieces comprising what has become known as the “Danford-Knowlton find” appeared on the revenue market. It consisted primarily of incoming bills of exchange from Cuba dated 1865-1872. Incoming Foreign exchange is a scarce usage, and these bills typically bear a variety of manuscript and hand stamped markings documenting their travels. This is part of a recent discovery of an additional 100 pieces of Danford-Knowlton material and represents a significant opportunity for the US First Issue Revenue specialist. Only a small portion of this additional material will be offered here.

For more information on the Danford Knowlton find see: Reconstructing Four Fabulous Finds, Michael Mahler, The American Revenuer, Sept 1995, p. 210 – 227)