Eric P. Newman Collection, Part X

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Eric P. Newman Collection Part X, sold by Heritage Auctions, November 2018.

Collection Details

Total items: 871
Size: unknown

Works (871)

531. Lot 20176

Description:: [Wewoka], Seminole Nation, I.T. � Wewoka Store 10 Cents in Merchandise ND (1870s-1880s) Burgett 2, Durand IT-99. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. A tremendously rare location and semi-official scrip issued after the Civil War. Wewoka is today the seat of Seminole County, Oklahoma, and the home of the Seminole Nation Museum. The book Notable American Women, 1607-1950 includes a biography of Alice Brown Davis, daughter of Dr. John Frippo Brown of Scotland and a Seminole woman whom he met while traveling with the tribe as a physician during their forcible relocation from Florida. Alice and her husband ran a trading post. The book notes that the Seminole "trading houses conducted the tribal business, the Wewoka store acting as a bank. John F. Brown [who signed the note] acted as chief or advisor to the chief, and a younger brother was tribal treasurer." Printed on thick white paper, without imprint. This charming note has an ornamental border enclosing the denomination at top left and across the center, the obligation, and two asterisks at lower left. The vignette of a Native American woman with a very detailed dress is signed MACKWITZ (likely William Mackwitz). Mohistory.org indicates that William Mackwitz was an early St. Louis engraver and lithographer, and the organization holds sample engraving albums from the 1850s and 1860s. The website askART.com lists him with the vital dates of 1831 to 1919, and states that he was active or located in Missouri and Germany, and that he was known for his wood engravings. This appears to be the Burgett Plate Note. Noted with "Edge and Internal Tears and Hinge Repairs." A distinctive looking scrip and exceedingly rare. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20176, realized $2760.

532. Lot 20175

Description:: Tahlequah, Indian Territory (OK) -Cherokee Nation - Cherokee Nation Treasury Note 50 Cents June 18, 1862 Cr. CHR N-1, Burgett-5, Durand IT-94. PCGS About New 50 Apparent. A remarkable Confederate-era 50 cent scrip note in amazing condition from this interesting May 2, 1862, Act series. Nearly as made, with paper embossing visible, this example is in the finest condition of any denomination we have seen from the historic series. The issue evolved from the Cherokee treaty with Brigadier Confederate General Albert Pike, against the advice of Paramount Chief John Ross. A major portion of this treaty was the settlement of the 1846 claims due from Washington in the form of specie ($77,644.36, per Douglas B. Ball's research) and a trove of $172,300 in Confederate treasury notes. Those higher denomination notes, mostly $20, $50, and $100 notes, would help local change needs. The series appears to be locally printed in denominations from 50 cents to $5. The notes were signed by two Ross family members: Lewis Ross, brother of Chief John Ross and uncle of Clerk Joshua Ross, who was a wealthy slaveholder. The notes did not circulate long and most were seized and destroyed in July 1862. Chief John Ross was sent to Baltimore by Union officials. He was replaced by his constant nemesis within the Nation, Stand Watie, as Chief, who was also made a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. This is a uniface note printed on very thin, translucent rag paper. Without imprint, but now attributed to John Candy in the Shull-Criswell reference. An intricate, ornamental pattern is at top and bottom. End panels at left and right, composed of linked oval ornaments, somewhat reminiscent of a woven pattern, enclose the denomination HALF DOLLAR in English at the left and translated into the Sequoyah (named for the Cherokee innovator) alphabet at the right. The interesting use of both language styles helped prevent raising the notes' denominations. The numeric denomination is at upper left. The obligation is across, bolded FIFTY CENTS, and its translation in dialect. The additional obligation at the top, "Issued by authority of Law in lieu of Notes of the Confederate States," is continued along the bottom margin with, "which are retained in the Treasury for the redemption hereof." Signed by Joshua Ross as clerk and Lewis Ross as treasurer. The Shull-Criswell Rarity 10 (5-15 known) is accurate. Noted with a "Small Edge Tear at the Top Right" which is not readily seen in the wide margin. That small fault does not discount the fact this is a superior and exceptional note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20175, realized $3840.

533. Lot 20174

Description:: Fort Gibson, C. N. (Cherokee Nation), Indian Territory (OK) - F. H. Nash 25 Cents April 8, 1862 Burgett 1, Durand IT-34. PCGS Fine 15. A strong condition, lowest denomination note from this historic series of Confederate-payable notes. As the lowest denomination, needed to make change, this may be the rarest type from the issue in any grade. The fascinating F.H. Nash Cherokee Nation scrip were redeemable at two merchants in Arkansas. The Nash notes have a direct connection with the Mayer's Brothers issues from Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the White & Hanley notes from Van Buren. Their style indicates the notes may have been printed at Fort Smith. Florian H. Nash was a merchant and sutler at Fort Gibson (named for Col. George Gibson), abandoned by the United States in 1857 and reactivated by the Confederates in 1861. This note series was payable only at Van Buren and Fort Smith, unlike some of the Mayer's Brothers notes, which were payable at up to four locations. A typeset note printed on brown rag paper without an imprint. It has ornate end borders and a double-line frame used at the top and bottom. The location and date are at the upper right. Obligations are across the note. The upper left shows a bolded "25," and across the center is a bolded "Twenty-Five Cents." The small print near the top edge reads "Redeemed at White & Hanley's, Van Buren, and Mayers & Bro., Fort Smith, Ark." The Nash signature is nicely accomplished. One of the finest looking Nash notes we have encountered. It looks higher-grade from the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20174, realized $2160.

534. Lot 20174

Description:: Fort Gibson, C. N. (Cherokee Nation), Indian Territory (OK) - F. H. Nash 25 Cents April 8, 1862 Burgett 1, Durand IT-34. PCGS Fine 15. A strong condition, lowest denomination note from this historic series of Confederate-payable notes. As the lowest denomination, needed to make change, this may be the rarest type from the issue in any grade. The fascinating F.H. Nash Cherokee Nation scrip were redeemable at two merchants in Arkansas. The Nash notes have a direct connection with the Mayer's Brothers issues from Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the White & Hanley notes from Van Buren. Their style indicates the notes may have been printed at Fort Smith. Florian H. Nash was a merchant and sutler at Fort Gibson (named for Col. George Gibson), abandoned by the United States in 1857 and reactivated by the Confederates in 1861. This note series was payable only at Van Buren and Fort Smith, unlike some of the Mayer's Brothers notes, which were payable at up to four locations. A typeset note printed on brown rag paper without an imprint. It has ornate end borders and a double-line frame used at the top and bottom. The location and date are at the upper right. Obligations are across the note. The upper left shows a bolded "25," and across the center is a bolded "Twenty-Five Cents." The small print near the top edge reads "Redeemed at White & Hanley's, Van Buren, and Mayers & Bro., Fort Smith, Ark." The Nash signature is nicely accomplished. One of the finest looking Nash notes we have encountered. It looks higher-grade from the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20174, realized $2160.

535. Lot 20173

Description:: Armstrong Academy, Indian Territory (OK) - Choctaw Nation - Choctaw Treasury Warrant $1 March 1, 1863 Cr. CHOC2A , Burgett 2, Durand IT-2. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The Confederate-period Indian Nations notes provide a window into this lesser known Civil War-era military theatre. Confederate currency scholars and collectors have studied these series and Eric P. Newman found their history compelling. The Choctaw Nation pieces are well known and collected in the Southern States canon with Criswell-Shull numbers. The Armstrong Academy was founded in 1845 by the Baptist Mission. The notes used different colored paper to help differentiate the four denominations. Printed on light blue rag paper, without an imprint, using a local typeset style in black. A double-line border encloses the texts and obligations. The denomination ONE DOLLAR is across, with a pattern at the left end. The bottom has a small "$1" and "1" counter. Signed at lower right by J. Riley as the "National Secretary of said Nation." The diagonal signature of "S.[amuel] Garland/P.C.C N." across the left is the official face endorsement, and the written "Paid" vertically down the center notes the redemption cited by grading as "Pen Cancelled." No. 1251/Q No.1. The back is endorsed, and the note was reissued on Oct. 17, 1865, with five percent interest. Grading notes "Minor Stains." The stains show to the face a bit, but this is a rare and interesting issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20173, realized $1440.

536. Lot 20172

Description:: Salem, NC - Bank of Cape Fear, Branch at Salem $9 Jan. 1, 1856 NC-90 G408a. PCGS Very Fine 25. A top-condition type note from a popular odd denomination series. The first issue of Bank of Cape Fear odd denomination notes using red protectors only and not the full tint plate. The $6-$7-$8-$9 plate was engraved with the Bald, Cousland & Co., Philadelphia/Baldwin, Bald, & Cousland, New-York imprint. Fully signed and issued from the Salem branch. A sidewheel steamer plows her way through the waves at the top, and a red NINE protector dominates the bottom. At the ends, the denomination is expressed in text at the left and as both an Arabic and a Roman numeral at right. This is a lovely example, very bright and still fairly crisp. The margins are complete, but close on two sides. Not often found without fault and with such paper vibrancy. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20172, realized $900.

537. Lot 20173

Description:: Armstrong Academy, Indian Territory (OK) - Choctaw Nation - Choctaw Treasury Warrant $1 March 1, 1863 Cr. CHOC2A , Burgett 2, Durand IT-2. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The Confederate-period Indian Nations notes provide a window into this lesser known Civil War-era military theatre. Confederate currency scholars and collectors have studied these series and Eric P. Newman found their history compelling. The Choctaw Nation pieces are well known and collected in the Southern States canon with Criswell-Shull numbers. The Armstrong Academy was founded in 1845 by the Baptist Mission. The notes used different colored paper to help differentiate the four denominations. Printed on light blue rag paper, without an imprint, using a local typeset style in black. A double-line border encloses the texts and obligations. The denomination ONE DOLLAR is across, with a pattern at the left end. The bottom has a small "$1" and "1" counter. Signed at lower right by J. Riley as the "National Secretary of said Nation." The diagonal signature of "S.[amuel] Garland/P.C.C N." across the left is the official face endorsement, and the written "Paid" vertically down the center notes the redemption cited by grading as "Pen Cancelled." No. 1251/Q No.1. The back is endorsed, and the note was reissued on Oct. 17, 1865, with five percent interest. Grading notes "Minor Stains." The stains show to the face a bit, but this is a rare and interesting issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20173, realized $1440.

538. Lot 20172

Description:: Salem, NC - Bank of Cape Fear, Branch at Salem $9 Jan. 1, 1856 NC-90 G408a. PCGS Very Fine 25. A top-condition type note from a popular odd denomination series. The first issue of Bank of Cape Fear odd denomination notes using red protectors only and not the full tint plate. The $6-$7-$8-$9 plate was engraved with the Bald, Cousland & Co., Philadelphia/Baldwin, Bald, & Cousland, New-York imprint. Fully signed and issued from the Salem branch. A sidewheel steamer plows her way through the waves at the top, and a red NINE protector dominates the bottom. At the ends, the denomination is expressed in text at the left and as both an Arabic and a Roman numeral at right. This is a lovely example, very bright and still fairly crisp. The margins are complete, but close on two sides. Not often found without fault and with such paper vibrancy. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20172, realized $900.

539. Lot 20171

Description:: Schenectady, NY � Corporation of Schenectady 6-1/4 Cents November 5, 1814 Harris H17. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. A historically important and unique style War of 1812-era New York State change bill. The Grems-Doolittle Library Collections blog (Schenectady Historical Society) discusses the prevalence of slavery in Schenectady from its earliest days (1600s) through 1827. This note expresses anti-slavery convictions within the borders: MAY FREE MEN BE FREE MEN at the top, AND ALL MEN BE FREE at the bottom, and NO SLAVERY on the sides. The website states: "Essentially, slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827 -- although a loophole allowed visitors from states where slavery was permitted to bring their slaves into New York for up to nine months out of the year. It was not until 1841 that slavery was completely prohibited in New York State, by residents or by visitors." Harris lists the note in his book and rates it a Rarity-7 (1-5 known), but did not know the text at either end, only the top and bottom border text. Noted with "Edge and Internal Tears, Damage, and Repairs; Minor Stains." The condition is academic compared to its interesting theme and great rarity. Ex: Stack's Herbert Oechsner Collection Sale, September 8-9, 1988, lot 1733; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20171, realized $720.

540. Lot 20171

Description:: Schenectady, NY � Corporation of Schenectady 6-1/4 Cents November 5, 1814 Harris H17. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. A historically important and unique style War of 1812-era New York State change bill. The Grems-Doolittle Library Collections blog (Schenectady Historical Society) discusses the prevalence of slavery in Schenectady from its earliest days (1600s) through 1827. This note expresses anti-slavery convictions within the borders: MAY FREE MEN BE FREE MEN at the top, AND ALL MEN BE FREE at the bottom, and NO SLAVERY on the sides. The website states: "Essentially, slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827 -- although a loophole allowed visitors from states where slavery was permitted to bring their slaves into New York for up to nine months out of the year. It was not until 1841 that slavery was completely prohibited in New York State, by residents or by visitors." Harris lists the note in his book and rates it a Rarity-7 (1-5 known), but did not know the text at either end, only the top and bottom border text. Noted with "Edge and Internal Tears, Damage, and Repairs; Minor Stains." The condition is academic compared to its interesting theme and great rarity. Ex: Stack's Herbert Oechsner Collection Sale, September 8-9, 1988, lot 1733; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20171, realized $720.