| Description |
Rare 1796 Plea for a Uniform CurrencyNew-York, Printed for the Author, by Mott & Lyon, In the 21st Year of American Independence (1796). 12mo, self-covered and stitched, as issued. 24 pages. The author highlights the fact that although a uniform coinage had been established in the new Republic, there were five different currency systems at work in the various states, and this posed an impediment to trade. Rare. Evans 28966. Fore-edge a bit ragged; some browning and discoloration. Good to very good. Estimate $500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15345 (realized $840).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11030 |
