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  • Lot 20155

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    St. Louis, MO � Keokuk Packet Company 25 Cents Undated (Ca. 1850s-60s). PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. One of the great Newman Collection scrip note rarities with an Iowa tie title. This is the third St. Louis vicinity packet company issuer from the Collection, and perhaps the rarest. Packet boats are also featured on the vignettes of several St. Louis banks, particularly the Bank of St. Louis. Packet boats long plied the Mississippi River, transporting mail, freight, and passengers, but the Keokuk Packet Company was the first reliable outfit. Until John McCune established it in 1842, there was no certainty that a boat would depart at the scheduled hour -- or even on that day. Two prominent St. Louisans were the principle stockholders: John S. McCune and James E. Yeatsman. McCune, who ran the operation, was a partner in a foundry company; he would later become president of the Pilot Knob Iron Company and one of the directors of the Real Estate Savings Institution. Yeatsman was among the first directors of the Merchants Bank, becoming cashier after it became a national bank in 1865, and later serving as its president. The first of the Keokuk boats was the newly built Die Vernon (one of a number of vessels named after a character in one of Sir Walter Scott's novels). It was one of three ships making regular trips between St. Louis and Keokuk, Iowa, six days a week for nine months of the year. In 1844, the company secured a mail contract. The lucrative route attracted other companies, and the Keokuk Packet Company had to contend with serious competition for passengers, resulting in discounted fares, ever-increasing speed, and luxurious amenities. In 1852, the Keokuk Packet Company decided to pit its new, improved Die Vernon against rival Minnesota Packet Company's West Newton by moving into new territory above Galena to the Falls of St. Anthony. This Upper Mississippi route was popularized by artist George Catlin who exhorted travelers to embark on "the next �Fashionable Tour.'" The two steamboats engaged in a race, which was quite a common occurrence, and the Die Vernon was victorious. Another of the Keokuk Packet Company's boats, The City of Louisiana, carried both Lincoln and Douglass from Quincy to Alton, Illinois for their final debate on October 15, 1858. At the onset of the Civil War, packet boats were used for ferrying troops, as hospital ships, and as quarters for the Invalid Corps (later the Veteran Reserve Corps). A letter from Colonel Charles F. Johnson of the Corps to his wife on September 19, 1863 describes the opulence of the Die Vernon: "... you can judge of its length when I state that it [the saloon] contained 9 chandeliers each at full distance from the other ... why the Barber shop also is as large as our two parlors combined." The competition between the various packet boat companies led to low profits for all, and on February 26, 1873, The Keokuk Packet Company joined some of its rivals in establishing The Keokuk Northern Line Packet Company. Printed uniface on white paper, without imprint. The style is identical to packet boat company scrip in the Newman Collection from Alton and East St. Louis. The central vignette shows a steamboat in three-quarter view coming toward the viewer on the tree-lined river; the town is in the distance, and a large tree limb is in the water ahead. Counters are in the upper corners, and the obligation reads: "GOOD FOR TWENTY FIVE CENTS/ Receivable for Freight Passage & other dues." Noted with some "Repairs" seen from the back. A great rarity with a storied history. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20155, realized $2400.

  • Lot 20154

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    Neosho, MO - Roberts & Ellis $1 Mar. 17, 1862. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. This is a rare Civil War scrip note issued from a historic Missouri location and in superb grade. Neosho was the Confederate state capital. Located in Newton County, near the southwest corner of Missouri, it served as a provisional capital of the secessionist government. This body comprised deposed governor Claiborne Fox Jackson and secessionist legislators who were driven from the actual capital of Jefferson City. In late October 1861, they passed their Ordinance of Secession and the Confederacy accepted it, making "that government" of Missouri a part of the Confederacy. However, the Union controlled the key parts of the state, the capital and St. Louis. Neosho and southwestern Missouri were occupied or raided by both militaries and private brigands all through the war. Printed on thin, translucent brown paper without imprint. The layout and style are quite similar to several Arkansas types, particularly Mayer & Brothers notes. Very decorative bordering all around encloses the texts. ONE DOLLARS is across the right center in small type and IN CONFEDERATE MONEY is below much larger. No. 1057. Penned signatures of Roberts + Ellis are at lower right. In extraordinary grade for a note printed on such delicate paper from the period. Perhaps the finest note known from the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20154, realized $1020.

  • Lot 20153

    Descripción:
    Mexico, MO � Treasurer of the City of Mexico 25 Cents Oct. 6, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. An extremely rare Civil War-dated Missouri municipal note and the only example like it in the Newman Collection or that we have encountered. Mexico, in Audrain County, was founded in 1836. At the beginning of the Civil War, the town had Union and Confederate soldiers participating fairly equally. However, the town was along the North Missouri Rail Road route and was quickly under Union occupation. This note was authorized and circulated during that period (note it is not payable in Confederate notes or Missouri Bonds). Printed on white paper, without imprint. Titles and obligations are across the center. The left end panel shows a portrait of Franklin in the center. City and date are at lower left. No. 1668. Hand signed by A.[lbertus] Ringo, as the mayor, at lower right. Noted with "Edge Tears and Repairs; Minor Stains." The faults are seen on the back, and this note is fairly bright from the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20153, realized $1800.

  • Lot 20153

    Descripción:
    Mexico, MO � Treasurer of the City of Mexico 25 Cents Oct. 6, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. An extremely rare Civil War-dated Missouri municipal note and the only example like it in the Newman Collection or that we have encountered. Mexico, in Audrain County, was founded in 1836. At the beginning of the Civil War, the town had Union and Confederate soldiers participating fairly equally. However, the town was along the North Missouri Rail Road route and was quickly under Union occupation. This note was authorized and circulated during that period (note it is not payable in Confederate notes or Missouri Bonds). Printed on white paper, without imprint. Titles and obligations are across the center. The left end panel shows a portrait of Franklin in the center. City and date are at lower left. No. 1668. Hand signed by A.[lbertus] Ringo, as the mayor, at lower right. Noted with "Edge Tears and Repairs; Minor Stains." The faults are seen on the back, and this note is fairly bright from the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20153, realized $1800.

  • Lot 20152

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    French Point, MO - T. R. Livingston & Co. Redeemable at J. M. Bryant's Store, C.[herokee] N.[ation], or at my Headquarters 25 Cents July 1, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The T. R. Livingston notes from the Newman Collection formed an auspicious group with numerous types. This is a historic currency issuer, with two different series; both are very intriguing. Eric P. Newman acquired as many denominations and styles of these notes as possible over eight decades and studied them carefully. Their direct relationship with the Indian Territories added to their allure. Along with his half-brother, William Parkinson, Missourian Thomas Robinson Livingston ran a lead mine, smelter, and store in French Point in Jasper County, a county bordering the Indian Territories. Their notes were redeemed at Cherokee Joel Mayes Bryant's store more than 100 miles west in "Coo-Y-Yah," now Prior, Oklahoma (per Maurice Burgett, page 75). Early in the war, Livingston dumped tons of molten lead into Center Creek at the Minersville operation to prevent its use for ammunition by approaching Union forces. Among other assignments, Confederate army major Livingston fought under Stand Waitie's First Cherokee Mounted Rifles and died leading a battle on July 11, 1863. This note is printed on delicate white rag paper without imprint. Intricate ends and corners contain the typeset text within. Town and date are at the top, "25 CENTS" is underneath, and the Gothic "In Confederate Money" is bolded across. The obligation near the bottom states it was "Redeemable at J. M. Bryant's Store, C.[herokee] N.[ation], French Point, or at my Headquarters." The issuer is engraved, and Livingston's countersignature is on the blank back. No. 145. Noted with "Edge Splits" only, this is particularly choice for the delicate white paper note type series. Much superior to the similar example we sold in Newman Internet 3 for $4,700. Issued by a prominent Confederate officer, this is an intriguing and storied scrip note tied to the Cherokee Nation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20152, realized $4320.

  • Lot 20152

    Descripción:
    French Point, MO - T. R. Livingston & Co. Redeemable at J. M. Bryant's Store, C.[herokee] N.[ation], or at my Headquarters 25 Cents July 1, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The T. R. Livingston notes from the Newman Collection formed an auspicious group with numerous types. This is a historic currency issuer, with two different series; both are very intriguing. Eric P. Newman acquired as many denominations and styles of these notes as possible over eight decades and studied them carefully. Their direct relationship with the Indian Territories added to their allure. Along with his half-brother, William Parkinson, Missourian Thomas Robinson Livingston ran a lead mine, smelter, and store in French Point in Jasper County, a county bordering the Indian Territories. Their notes were redeemed at Cherokee Joel Mayes Bryant's store more than 100 miles west in "Coo-Y-Yah," now Prior, Oklahoma (per Maurice Burgett, page 75). Early in the war, Livingston dumped tons of molten lead into Center Creek at the Minersville operation to prevent its use for ammunition by approaching Union forces. Among other assignments, Confederate army major Livingston fought under Stand Waitie's First Cherokee Mounted Rifles and died leading a battle on July 11, 1863. This note is printed on delicate white rag paper without imprint. Intricate ends and corners contain the typeset text within. Town and date are at the top, "25 CENTS" is underneath, and the Gothic "In Confederate Money" is bolded across. The obligation near the bottom states it was "Redeemable at J. M. Bryant's Store, C.[herokee] N.[ation], French Point, or at my Headquarters." The issuer is engraved, and Livingston's countersignature is on the blank back. No. 145. Noted with "Edge Splits" only, this is particularly choice for the delicate white paper note type series. Much superior to the similar example we sold in Newman Internet 3 for $4,700. Issued by a prominent Confederate officer, this is an intriguing and storied scrip note tied to the Cherokee Nation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20152, realized $4320.

  • Lot 20151

    Descripción:
    Liberty, MO - Farmers Bank of Missouri, at Liberty $10 Aug. 1, 1859 MO-15 G18b. PCGS Very Fine 25. This design type is usually seen as an India paper color proof, formerly from the American Bank Note Company archives. A rare issued Liberty branch note from Bald, Cousland & Co. Philada. & New York, with an added "ABC" monogram, using the orange tint lace-pattern in most areas other than the signature blocks and bottom vignettes, with deeper orange outlining the white TEN protector. Top corners have "10" dies at each end of the arced title. Above the title is a dynamic cotton-wagon scene, with six mules straining to pull the heavy load as the slave who is driving cracks his whip. The bottom left portrait shows Robert Aull, who boldly signs as president of the bank at the right. Countersigned by Geo. Penn as "ass't" commissioner. Plate B. No. 2979. The color is excellent, and the close margins are complete. One of the finer-looking issued notes from the series we have seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20151, realized $2040.

  • Lot 20151

    Descripción:
    Liberty, MO - Farmers Bank of Missouri, at Liberty $10 Aug. 1, 1859 MO-15 G18b. PCGS Very Fine 25. This design type is usually seen as an India paper color proof, formerly from the American Bank Note Company archives. A rare issued Liberty branch note from Bald, Cousland & Co. Philada. & New York, with an added "ABC" monogram, using the orange tint lace-pattern in most areas other than the signature blocks and bottom vignettes, with deeper orange outlining the white TEN protector. Top corners have "10" dies at each end of the arced title. Above the title is a dynamic cotton-wagon scene, with six mules straining to pull the heavy load as the slave who is driving cracks his whip. The bottom left portrait shows Robert Aull, who boldly signs as president of the bank at the right. Countersigned by Geo. Penn as "ass't" commissioner. Plate B. No. 2979. The color is excellent, and the close margins are complete. One of the finer-looking issued notes from the series we have seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20151, realized $2040.

  • Lot 20150

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    Kirksville, MO - Bank of St. Louis (2nd), at their Bank at Kirksville $10 Nov. 29, 1859 MO-50 G42b SENC. PCGS Fine 15. Issued notes from the St. Louis banks from this late 1850s period are all rarities, some extremely so. Most were redeemed at the beginning of the war or later when local banks became National Banks. The condition of this issued note and type is excellent. The layout design and tinting are spectacular. The original plate was engraved by Danforth, Perkins & Co., New-York & Philada. and has the full American Bank Note Company imprint added at the bottom. The bright green tint is a shade not often seen on many Obsolete note series. This lovely note shows a wide vignette above the bank title of a riverboat laden with cargo. Oval portraits are in the lower corners: at left, a young woman adorned with flowers; at right, Joseph Robidoux IV, the founder of St. Joseph, Missouri. The unusual full green tint snowflake pattern is seen only on this issuer. The title, protector TEN and upper counters are outlined in white, which differs from earlier notes with solid green across those areas. No plate letter. No. 1588. Signatures of the cashier and bank president "Jno. J. Anderson" are clear. Signed vertically by Penn as commissioner. There were only two issued notes from the series in the Newman Part VIII sale. Both were competed for heavily. A great Mississippi River title and a majestically designed note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20150, realized $4080.

  • Lot 20150

    Descripción:
    Kirksville, MO - Bank of St. Louis (2nd), at their Bank at Kirksville $10 Nov. 29, 1859 MO-50 G42b SENC. PCGS Fine 15. Issued notes from the St. Louis banks from this late 1850s period are all rarities, some extremely so. Most were redeemed at the beginning of the war or later when local banks became National Banks. The condition of this issued note and type is excellent. The layout design and tinting are spectacular. The original plate was engraved by Danforth, Perkins & Co., New-York & Philada. and has the full American Bank Note Company imprint added at the bottom. The bright green tint is a shade not often seen on many Obsolete note series. This lovely note shows a wide vignette above the bank title of a riverboat laden with cargo. Oval portraits are in the lower corners: at left, a young woman adorned with flowers; at right, Joseph Robidoux IV, the founder of St. Joseph, Missouri. The unusual full green tint snowflake pattern is seen only on this issuer. The title, protector TEN and upper counters are outlined in white, which differs from earlier notes with solid green across those areas. No plate letter. No. 1588. Signatures of the cashier and bank president "Jno. J. Anderson" are clear. Signed vertically by Penn as commissioner. There were only two issued notes from the series in the Newman Part VIII sale. Both were competed for heavily. A great Mississippi River title and a majestically designed note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20150, realized $4080.