| Description |
Plattsburgh, NY - Carlisle D. Tylee, Payable at New York, Albany or Whitehall [&] "Receivable on board lake Champlain Steam Boats" 18-3/4 Cents July 28, 1815 Harris UNL. PCGS Very Fine 30. The finest condition and rarest denomination from a series first discovered in the Newman Collection. A fascinating reminder of War of 1812 history and the strategic importance of the Great Lakes bordering Canada. 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 "18 3/4" and textual denomination. Along the bottom is the clause, "Receivable on board lake Champlain Steam Boats," which adds great character and charm to this previously unknown rarity. In splendid condition for such rare scrip. Broad margins are all around, and it has exceptional paper body for the period. An important New York denomination and issuer rarity. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20170, realized $1560. |
