Eric P. Newman Collection, Part X
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Last Updated: 2022-05-19
Eric P. Newman Collection Part X, sold by Heritage Auctions, November 2018.
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871
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Works (871)
811. Lot 20031
- Description:
- Pennsylvania October 1, 1755 5 Shillings Fr. PA-67. PCGS About New 53. A superb Franklin and Hall-imprinted note, and perhaps the finest known from this issue. Razor sharp printing clarity, broad face margins, and board-like crispness combine to create exceptional eye appeal. This is the second highest denomination from this Franklin and Hall printed series. In a horizontal format with a perpendicular nature print back with the imprint of B. FRANKLIN and D. HALL below. The horizontal pillars at top and bottom have the abbreviated denomination inverted with a black FIVE and white SHIL on the gray background. The signatures of Johnathan Evans, Thomas Crosby, and John Reynell are crystal clear. Plate A. This is a beautiful example, and perhaps exceeded only by very few Franklin and Hall Pennsylvania notes from this period. Most worthy of bringing a runaway price as this has museum-caliber history and condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20031, realized $6600.
812. Lot 20032
- Description:
- Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 5 Pounds Fr. PA-114. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. In high grade for any for any note from this B. Franklin and D. Hall-imprinted series. Printed on a thinner paper than some earlier Franklin and Hall notes. This type uses two-color text printing on both sides, though a little more subtly on the back. Plate B. The broad margins at the top and left really stand out and enhance its tremendous face appeal. The other margins are excellent for the type. The three leaves in the nature print on the back display their intricate structure. The red in the color type areas is bright. The three signatures of Joseph King, Thomas Tilbury, and Thomas Gordon remain crisp. Noted with some "Small Edge Splits" by PCGS Currency grading. Those are minor faults considering the broad margins and fullness of the note. There is a crossed out endorsement in the back right border, and a small foxing patch appears on the Arms. A highly collectible example from the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20032, realized $1800.
813. Lot 20031
- Description:
- Pennsylvania October 1, 1755 5 Shillings Fr. PA-67. PCGS About New 53. A superb Franklin and Hall-imprinted note, and perhaps the finest known from this issue. Razor sharp printing clarity, broad face margins, and board-like crispness combine to create exceptional eye appeal. This is the second highest denomination from this Franklin and Hall printed series. In a horizontal format with a perpendicular nature print back with the imprint of B. FRANKLIN and D. HALL below. The horizontal pillars at top and bottom have the abbreviated denomination inverted with a black FIVE and white SHIL on the gray background. The signatures of Johnathan Evans, Thomas Crosby, and John Reynell are crystal clear. Plate A. This is a beautiful example, and perhaps exceeded only by very few Franklin and Hall Pennsylvania notes from this period. Most worthy of bringing a runaway price as this has museum-caliber history and condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20031, realized $6600.
814. Lot 20030
- Description:
- North Carolina April 2, 1776 $3 Beehive Fr. NC-160b. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This is from one of the most popular Colonial note series and is composed of 56 different types, more than any other issue of American paper money. Eric P. Newman is one of very few collectors who obtained all of them. Several of the types are extremely rare as evidenced by results in previous the Newman sales. There were two different three dollar bill types from the series; the other has the alligator at the top and the beaver in a lower left oval. The bottom left of this lovely note shows a circular vignette of bees buzzing around the hive. The white-on-black floral design and text within the left and top borders adds a dramatic flair. William Haywood signed at center right, and William Williams and J. Webb penned their names at the bottom. The PCGS-noted "Repaired Edge Splits" do not diminish the charm. An excellent representative from this popular series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20030, realized $840.
815. Lot 20030
- Description:
- North Carolina April 2, 1776 $3 Beehive Fr. NC-160b. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This is from one of the most popular Colonial note series and is composed of 56 different types, more than any other issue of American paper money. Eric P. Newman is one of very few collectors who obtained all of them. Several of the types are extremely rare as evidenced by results in previous the Newman sales. There were two different three dollar bill types from the series; the other has the alligator at the top and the beaver in a lower left oval. The bottom left of this lovely note shows a circular vignette of bees buzzing around the hive. The white-on-black floral design and text within the left and top borders adds a dramatic flair. William Haywood signed at center right, and William Williams and J. Webb penned their names at the bottom. The PCGS-noted "Repaired Edge Splits" do not diminish the charm. An excellent representative from this popular series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20030, realized $840.
816. Lot 20029
- Description:
- Colony of New York February 16, 1771 10 Pounds Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. NY-167CF. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. This counterfeit 10 Pounds appears initially "flatter" compared with its genuine counterpart. While this plate is far from being crude, the obvious observed plate difference is that the bottom border's left bold ball ornament is slightly to the left of the "CC" above it. The paper is noted as "Toned" by PCGS, but this is an exceptional example of any note, genuine or counterfeit, from the series. An excellent companion to the previous genuine bill from the Newman Collection. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20029, realized $1020.
817. Lot 20029
- Description:
- Colony of New York February 16, 1771 10 Pounds Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. NY-167CF. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. This counterfeit 10 Pounds appears initially "flatter" compared with its genuine counterpart. While this plate is far from being crude, the obvious observed plate difference is that the bottom border's left bold ball ornament is slightly to the left of the "CC" above it. The paper is noted as "Toned" by PCGS, but this is an exceptional example of any note, genuine or counterfeit, from the series. An excellent companion to the previous genuine bill from the Newman Collection. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20029, realized $1020.
818. Lot 20028
- Description:
- Colony of New York February 16, 1771 10 Pounds Fr. NY-167. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. This is a handsome series of New York bills, the first printed since 1760. They were much different than the earlier notes in size and style. As with the other genuine notes from the series, Gallaudet engraved the intricate border cuts and New York Arms. On this denomination, the left border cut has been flipped so that NEW YORK now faces downward (done to prevent note-raising from the lower denominations, which have NEW YORK facing upward.) The placement and orientation of the perpendicular denomination to the right of the NEW YORK border varies depending upon the denomination. Also variable is whether the denomination under the Arms is above or below the counterfeit warning. On the 10 pounds, "CC" with the shilling symbol is at the bottom facing downward. The denomination "X.L" is to the left of the Arms, and the "200s" is above the counterfeit warning. The signatures of Theophylact Bache and A. Lott are bold, and Walter Franklin�s is fainter but legible. The laid paper quality on this note is very natural and appealing with rather subtle faults noted by grading as "Edge Splits." Margins are wide all around, and the note is bright and crisply printed. A superior grade, genuine note from the issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20028, realized $720.
819. Lot 20027
- Description:
- New Jersey July 2, 1746 6 Pounds NJ-64. PCGS Very Good 10 Apparent. This is the earliest confirmed 6 pounds note from New Jersey, and important as such. It the only reported example and it is possibly unique. Only 400 notes of this denomination were authorized. The enactment of June 28, 1746, specified these notes as "Money of America." This series, which established the sizes and styles for New Jersey Colonial notes for the next few decades, was printed by Benjamin Franklin. The face displays the Royal Arms (in black) and obligation (in red), and the back shows a nature print of a sage leaf. Notes from the series are seldom seen. The 15 shillings from the Boyd Collection, raw graded "Good," realized $4,312 at the Ford Part III sale in May 2004. The Newman Collection was blessed with three denominations from this key series. The 12 shillings graded PCGS About Good 3 Apparent realized $940 in the May 4, 2016, Newman Part 1 Internet sale. The 15 shillings graded PCGS Good 4 Apparent realized $1,292.50 in the January 11, 2017, Newman Part 3 Internet sale. This third and final example is much rarer and superior in grade. Despite the noted "Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Tape Repair on Back," the grade should be considered strong for such an early note which would have circulated heavily. The note is rounded inward all around the perimeter, affecting the bordering lines. Compensating is the delightful red text printing at the top and in the upper right quadrant, the image of a bird at far left, the detailed coat of arms, and still-visible signatures. The back is a bit dusty with scotch tape residue visible. The "Printed by B. Franklin" imprint is visible at the right. From a rare series, printed by Franklin, and possibly unique. This note is very collectible. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20027, realized $0.
820. Lot 20028
- Description:
- Colony of New York February 16, 1771 10 Pounds Fr. NY-167. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. This is a handsome series of New York bills, the first printed since 1760. They were much different than the earlier notes in size and style. As with the other genuine notes from the series, Gallaudet engraved the intricate border cuts and New York Arms. On this denomination, the left border cut has been flipped so that NEW YORK now faces downward (done to prevent note-raising from the lower denominations, which have NEW YORK facing upward.) The placement and orientation of the perpendicular denomination to the right of the NEW YORK border varies depending upon the denomination. Also variable is whether the denomination under the Arms is above or below the counterfeit warning. On the 10 pounds, "CC" with the shilling symbol is at the bottom facing downward. The denomination "X.L" is to the left of the Arms, and the "200s" is above the counterfeit warning. The signatures of Theophylact Bache and A. Lott are bold, and Walter Franklin�s is fainter but legible. The laid paper quality on this note is very natural and appealing with rather subtle faults noted by grading as "Edge Splits." Margins are wide all around, and the note is bright and crisply printed. A superior grade, genuine note from the issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20028, realized $720.