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U.S. Half Dollars, Joint Property of Eric P. Newman and B. G. Johnson [Copy 2]

(1941)


Book Summary

Inventory of half dollars purchased by Eric P. Newman and B. G. Johnson from the estate of Col. E.H.R. Green. Duplicate copy in blue type, 101 numbered leaves. Includes U.S. regular issue half dollars from 1794 to 1935 (pp. 1-81), pattern half dollars (pp. 82-86), Confederates (p. 86), proof Panama-Pacific half dollars (p. 86) Philippines (p. 86), and Washington pieces including the 1792 gold (p. 87). The Nova Constellatio 100 mills piece is also listed on p. 86. This copy does not include the additional 11-page section of pattern half dollars found in the original, typed copy. Coins sent on approval follow: Stack's (pp. 88-89), Kelly (pp. 89-99), and approval returns from Elder (pp. 100-101). A folded, larger sized leaf is laid in the back cover and details Half Dollars remaining 7/1/43. Various lots are marked in red pencil, possibly indicating sales to Eric P. Newman. Date of 1941 is approximate.
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