Eric P. Newman Collection (Internet Sale 3) // Hyku

Beschreibung:: Charleston, SC - Bank of South Carolina $5 Apr. 13, 1861 SC-30 G34a, Sheheen 363. PCGS Choice New 63. An available note, but the condition is outstanding. At the top, America as a Native American princess lifts a laurel wreath above a bust of Washington while Liberty holds a capped pole. Calhoun is at the right. The red FIVE protector is vibrant on this Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson imprint note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $114.00.

Beschreibung:: Waynesburg, PA - Farmers and Drovers Bank of Waynesburg $10 Apr. 14, 1855 PA-695 G18, Hoober 433-13. PCGS Fine 12. A second fully issued note from the bank, and rare. A farm worker appears to discuss the progress of the harvest with a man on horseback. This was engraved by Danforth, Bald & Co. A perfect mate for the $5 note previously. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $141.00.

Beschreibung:: New Castle, PA - Bank of Lawrence County $2 May 15, 1861 PA-345 G6a, Hoober 266-4. PCGS Very Good 8. A variation of the state seal is at the top flanked by red "2" protectors, and a red guilloche is below. The Sewing Machine (or The Sewing Girl) by Francis W. Edmonds is the lower right corner. The vignette shows a woman in a voluminous dress, seated on an elegant chair, as she intently operates a sewing machine. An intricate end panel is at the left. Extremely rare and not plated in Haxby. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $1057.50.

Beschreibung:: Asheville, NC - Town of Asheville 10 Cents Nov. 12, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 20. The first of three scarce North Carolina municipal scrip notes. There are variations in borders and denomination lettering across the center. This simple note has a patterned border enclosing the text, and the denomination is in black with an outline around each letter. Signed by the mayor. "Cut Cancelled," as noted, but only a short, single slice in the center. Bold and well margined. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $270.25.

Beschreibung:: West Troy, NY - Lot of 2 Watervliet Bank Issued Notes. This pair of available notes uses classic 1830s period vignettes by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch. $5 Aug. 2, 1838 NY-2910 G8. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. A flag flies over a fort across the water, and steamboat floats along. A naval commander is at the right. "Minor Mounting Remnants and Stains on Back" are noted. $10 Sept. 10, 1836 NY-2910 G10. PCGS Very Fine 20. Similar in layout, with Jackson at the right. "Hole Punch Cancelled" Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $61.00.

Beschreibung:: Schenectady, NY - Mohawk Bank 25 Cents Sep. 20, 1815 NY-2540 UNL. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. This is from an unlisted cashier series from the bank. At top center, a Native American paddles a canoe. Ends show the title at left and denomination at right. The imprint of Riggs & Stevens, Printers is at the left end. Grading cites "Small Edge Tears." The first we have seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $223.25.

Beschreibung:: Poughkeepsie, NY - D. Coolidge pay at the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Manhattan Company 12-1/2 Cents Oct. 5, 1815 NY-1695 UNL, Harris UNL. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. A rare, early fractional note unlisted in Haxby and Harris, and possibly unique. According to Harris, a cashier-signed bill. The series is mentioned, but not listed, in Haxby. A bolded 12 ? is at the center, and the white outlined textual denomination is on a dark rectangle at the top. Printed by P. & S. Potter. We have handled only one other from the issuer, the Harris Collection note, a 3 cents note from the same series, which sold for $345 in 2003. Although grading cites an "Internal Tear at Left" and a "Piece Missing at Top Center," extremely rare. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $305.50.

Beschreibung:: Plattsburgh, NY - Carlisle D. Tylee, Payable at New York, Albany or Whitehall [&] "Receivable on board lake Champlain Steam Boats" 37-1/2 Cents July 28, 1815 Harris H11. PCGS Very Fine 25. This is a second amazing note from the intriguing title. The layout and diagnostics are similar to the 6 ? cents. A wide format note printed by J. Oram, New York. Payable at three locations as noted on the top border: New-York, Albany and Whitehall. The specific merchants are listed in the obligation text across, below the "37 1/2" and written denomination. Along the bottom is the clause, "Receivable on board lake Champlain Steam Boats." Oddly, a Rarity-6 in Harris, which is too liberal. Exceedingly rare and important. The condition is superb for such a note, with three wide margins pointing toward this being at the bottom of its sheet array. Bright and boldly signed. A scrip note with War of 1812 naval engagements coursing through its fibers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $705.00.

Beschreibung:: New York, NY - Lot of 3 Tenth Ward Bank Issued Post Notes. A trio of notes from this fraudulent bank with the Danforth, Underwood & Co./Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty imprint. $1 Post Note Jany. 20, 1840 NY-1935 G10. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. A boy naps with his dog at top center. Noted with a "Hinge Repaired Edge Tear at Top Left." $5 Post Note Jany. 20, 1840 NY-1935 G16. PCGS Fine 12. Leaning against a stack of grain, a mother holds her infant at top center, $10 Post Note Sep. 10, 1857 NY-1935 G18. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The Presentation of the Declaration of Independence is at top center. Noted only with "Minor Stains" Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $152.75.

Beschreibung:: New York, NY - Shoe and Leather Bank $100 Contemporary Counterfeit NY-1910 C32. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. A known counterfeit, but a visually exciting example and superior to most we have seen. This was an ambitious project to circulate a high denomination, but it is well made. This counterfeit "C" note from the occupational title shows the cowboy vignette seen above at center right. Protector devices are in bright vermillion. PCGS notes a "Small Edge Tear at Left" just below center. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $517.00.

Eric P. Newman Collection (Internet Sale 3)