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
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.
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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