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The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 31, August 5, 2018, Article 9

INVENTORY COPY OF EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA

The latest addition to the Newman Numismatic Portal is Eric P. Newman's inventory copy of his book, Early Paper Money of America. Project Coordinator Len Augsburger provided the following report. -Editor

Early Paper Money of America cover The Newman Portal recently digitized a first edition copy of Early Paper Money of America. Published in 1967, the work was immediately the standard reference for colonial paper money. Although Newman had a longstanding interest in early American currency, the “nail in the coffin” was his acquisition of the Harley Freeman collection in 1963 – with this reference collection in hand, Newman was now virtually compelled to publish.

Newman made careful annotations in this first edition copy, recording his personal inventory in addition to numerous clarifications. Paper money is more traceable than coinage as issued notes were assigned serial numbers, so this document serves as an important pedigree record. Purchasers of colonial currency from the Newman sales may wish to compare their notes with this recently scanned Newman inventory.

Early Paper Money of America Continental currency notes

Interior page of inventory copy, listing May 10, 1775 issue of Continental currency in the Newman collection

Link to Early Paper Money of America (inventory copy) on Newman Portal:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/552738



Wayne Homren, Editor

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