VINTAGE 1868 Rockport Granite Co Bank Check First National Bank Gloucester Mass For Sale

Item Description:

Up for sale is an authentic, original piece of post-Civil War Massachusetts industrial and financial history: a handwritten corporate bank check issued by the famous Rockport Granite Co.

Dated January 12th, 1868, this historic check (No. 167) is drawn on the "First National Bank of Gloucester, Mass." for the sum of $7.00, payable to Charles S. Rogers. The check features an explicit pre-printed "ROCKPORT GRANITE CO." corporate cartouche in the upper corner and is hand-signed on behalf of the company. The bottom right features an original, hand-canceled 2-Cent Orange George Washington US Internal Revenue tax stamp dated 1868.

Item Details:

• Company: Rockport Granite Co. (Rockport, Cape Ann, Massachusetts)

• Banking Institution: First National Bank of Gloucester, Mass.

• Date of Issue: January 12, 1868 (Reconstruction Era)

• Tax Stamp: 2¢ Orange George Washington Revenue Stamp

• Condition: Very Good antique condition. The paper integrity is solid, featuring incredibly dark, expressive ink signatures and an intact revenue stamp. Shows light, uniform age-toning and minor handling wear consistent with its 150+ year age. Please review all high-resolution photos to evaluate the exact condition for yourself.

The Rockport Granite Company was one of the premier quarrying operations in America, supplying the structural stone for iconic landmarks like the Boston Custom House Tower, the base of the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. This is a phenomenal piece for collectors of Cape Ann history, industrial Americana, scripophily, or 19th-century revenue stamps!

Shipping & Handling:

Shipped flat and securely supported between thick layers of rigid cardboard to prevent any bending or creasing during transit. Eligible for affordable Standard Envelope shipping or Ground Advantage. Fast handling! Please let me know if you have any questions before purchasing.