| Description |
Phillips, Henry, Jr. Historical Sketches of the Paper Currency of the American Colonies, Prior to the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. First and Second Series. Roxbury: Printed for W. Elliot Woodward, 1865-66. Two volumes, bound in one. No. 81 of 253 copies issued, first volume initialed by Woodward. 234 + 264 pages. Bound with John W. Haseltine's 1872 Description of the Paper Money Issued by the Continental Congress of the United States and the Several Colonies. 8vo, contemporary tan half calf; spine with five raised bands, ruled and decorated in black; red and black spine labels, gilt; marbled endpapers; all page edges marbled. Binding a little rubbed, but still near fine. Estimate $300. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15941 (realized $288).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11095 |
