On offer is an 1859 Oxford, IL - The Mississippi River Bank $5 Altered Banknote in estimated Very Good to Fine condition.
Condition issues include: edge damage, tears, internal tears, tape and glue repairs, pinholes. It seems as if the upper third of the note was at some point severed and reattached with tape and glue.
The Haxby catalog designation for this note is Oxford, IL-625 (Mississippi River Bank) A10/A15. The catalog notes: "Altered from Thames Bank, Laurel, IN-325-G8a, with ctr. and upper left vignettes changed."
(Approximate note dimensions: 17.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.