| Description |
The Burdette G. Johnson Estate Records of His Coins and LibraryUndated (presumably 1947). 947 pages, typewritten with handwritten annotations and ink stamps. [with] Coin Library. Undated (presumably 1947). 34 pages, typewritten with handwritten annotations. Both inventories a bit worn from initial use, but remain very good. Burdette Johnson died suddenly on the morning of Feb. 24, 1947, as he took a streetcar to his office. With no warning to encourage him to prepare his affairs (he died of an aneurysm), his executors had a difficult job. One of these executors was Eric P. Newman, and his familiarity with Johnson's business, and in particular with Johnson's holdings from the "Colonel" Green Estate, were undoubtedly extremely helpful at this time. The coin inventory the executors compiled lists close to 20,000 coins belonging to Johnson's estate, about 55% of which are U.S. coins and 45% foreign coins. Within the coin inventory is a two-page typewritten statement dated May 7, 1947, signed by Jane Brand Allen and Frieda Grommes Brand, attesting to their ownership of the coins in Johnson's possession from the Estate of Armin Brand (derived in turn from the Estate of Virgil Brand). The library was ultimately acquired by Eric P. Newman while the coins were divided between two of Johnson's heirs. The inventories demonstrate the high level of Johnson's activity in the numismatic field, with the breadth of coverage testifying to his impressive range of knowledge. Estimate $1,000. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15108 (realized $2880).
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