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Very Rare First Edition of Breck On Continental Paper MoneyPhiladelphia: John C. Clark, 1843. Offprinted from the Transactions of the Historical and Literary Committee of the American Philosophical Society (Volume III, Part I). First edition. 8vo, original brown quarter calf with printed russet boards; spine ruled in gilt and lettered CENTENNIAL for reasons unknown. iv, (4), 99, (1) pages [the Breck work comprises the first 40 numbered pages]. Some foxing. Very good or better. The very rare first edition, one of only a few copies known of in numismatic hands. Breck (1771-1862) was the author of many historical articles, though this essay on the paper currency of the Revolution is considered to be his most notable work. The essay maintained its reputation, going on to become one of the first works on paper money to merit the distinction of being reprinted (by A.C. Kline in 1863). Estimate $750. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15161 (realized $1440).
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