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<p>Early American History Auctions, Inc. (EAHA) announces the release of the catalog for its August 23, 2003 Mail Bid Sale, consisting of 1,226 lots of Autographs, Coins, Currency, Civil War material, Prints, Maps, and other authentic, historic Americana with a total value of over $1,000,000.

<p>AUTOGRAPHS: Highlights of the Autograph section include an 1817 Autograph Letter Signed by John Quincy Adams, also initialed by him in a postscript (Est. $10,000-$14,000).

<p>The highlight of the Colonial America section is a 1758 "New York Gazette" newspaper with a report from Col. George Washington and with a Halfpence Tax Stamp imprinted on the back page (Est. $4,500-$6,500).

<p>In the Revolutionary War section, highlights include a c. 1778 Broadside Poem "American Taxation" (Est. 4,500-$6,500).

<p>Highlighting the Civil War Broadsides section is an April 15, 1861 "Telegram-Extra" Newspaper Broadside reporting the surrender of Fort Sumter (Est. $3,500-$5,500).

<p>COINS AND CURRENCY: Highlights of the Colonial Currency section include an exceedingly rare Massachusetts 30 Shillings 1775 "Sword In Hand" note (Est. $10,000-$14,000).

<p>COLONIAL COINAGE: A number of important United States Colonial Coins will be offered, including a pleasing 1652 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Shilling, Noe 1 in Very Fine or better (Est. $5,250-$5,750)

<p>In the regular U.S. Coins section, highlights include a 1793 "Chain" Cent graded Fine-12 by PCGS (Est. $10,000-$14,000) and a 1907 Liberty Head Nickel struck on a Cent Planchet (Est. 5,000-$8,000).

<p>Additionally, there are sections of Obsolete Currency, Encased Postage, Posters, Newspapers, Political Ephemera, Judaica, Guns and Edged Weapons, Fossils and Cultural Artifacts, Antique Maps and more--some sixty-five major areas of historic collectibles.
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Lot 551:Canadian Turn-of-the-Century Textile551 - Lot 551:Canadian Turn-of-the-Century Textile
Early American
<b>Textiles</b><hr><b>c. 1900 Canadian Turn-of-the-Century Textile, Choice Very Fine.</b> 17” x 17,” a co...
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Lot 552: c. 1915 Textile w/ Flags and Women552 - Lot 552: c. 1915 Textile w/ Flags and Women
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<b>Textiles</b><hr><b>c. 1915 Textile with Selected Flags, and Women, of the World, Choice Near Mint.</b> 22.5”...
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Lot 553: 1918 VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY Textile553 - Lot 553: 1918 VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY Textile
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<b>Textiles</b><hr><b>1918 “VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY” Textile, Choice Near Mint.</b> 12” x 15.5,&rdquo...
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Start Price : 270.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Lot 554: 1918 VICTORY Patriotic Textile554 - Lot 554: 1918 VICTORY Patriotic Textile
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<b>Textiles</b><hr><b>1918 “VICTORY” Patriotic Textile, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> 11.5” x 17,&rdqu...
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Lot 555: WWII Mexican Solidarity Textile555 - Lot 555: WWII Mexican Solidarity Textile
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<b>Textiles</b><hr><b>World War II Mexican Solidarity Textile, Choice Mint condition.</b> 27” x 27,” colo...
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Start Price : 285.00 | Estimate : 475.00 - 575.00
 
 
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Lot 556: John Hart Signed Colonial Currency556 - Lot 556: John Hart Signed Colonial Currency
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<b>Famous Signers on Colonial Currency</b><hr><b>Quality 1776 “John Hart” Signed Note</b> <b>JOHN...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 557:Benj Jacobs Signed Colonial Currency557 - Lot 557:Benj Jacobs Signed Colonial Currency
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<b>Famous Signers on Colonial Currency</b><hr><b>Jewish Signer “Benjamin Jacobs”</b> <b>BENJAMIN ...
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Lot 558:Benj Jacobs Signed Colonial Currency558 - Lot 558:Benj Jacobs Signed Colonial Currency
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<b>Famous Signers on Colonial Currency</b><hr><b>Superb “Benjamin Jacobs” 1776 Signed Note</b> <b>...
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Start Price : 720.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Lot 559: 3-1-1758 10s Ben Franklin Note DE559 - Lot 559: 3-1-1758 10s Ben Franklin Note DE
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<b>Colonial Notes Printed by “B. Franklin”</b><hr><b>DE, March 1, 1758, 10s, “Printed by B. FRANKLIN,&rdqu...
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Lot 560: 6-1-1759 20s Ben Franklin Note DE560 - Lot 560: 6-1-1759 20s Ben Franklin Note DE
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<b>Colonial Notes Printed by “B. Franklin”</b><hr><b>DE, June 1, 1759, 20s, “Printed by B. FRANKLIN,&rdquo...
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Lot 561: 5-20-1758 10s Ben Franklin Note PA561 - Lot 561: 5-20-1758 10s Ben Franklin Note PA
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<b>Colonial Notes Printed by “B. Franklin”</b><hr><b>Fully Signed Note “Printed by B. Franklin”</...
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Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Lot 562: 6-18-1764 20s Ben Franklin Note PA562 - Lot 562: 6-18-1764 20s Ben Franklin Note PA
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<b>Colonial Notes Printed by “B. Franklin”</b><hr><b>Quality 1764 Note “Printed by B. Franklin”</...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 563: 5-10-1775 $5 Continental Currency563 - Lot 563: 5-10-1775 $5 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Beautiful $5 of May 10, 1775</b> <b>May 10, 1775, $5, Gem Crisp Uncirculate...
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Start Price : 330.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Lot 564: 11-29-1775 $3 Continental Currency564 - Lot 564: 11-29-1775 $3 Continental Currency
Early American
<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>November 29, 1775, $3, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> A very nice note for the grade wi...
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Lot 565: 11-29-1775 $4 Continental Currency565 - Lot 565: 11-29-1775 $4 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>November 29, 1775, $4, Crisp Extremely Fine.</b> Boldly printed with rich red and b...
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Lot 566: 11-29-1775 $7 Continental Currency566 - Lot 566: 11-29-1775 $7 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Outstanding $7 of November 29, 1775</b> <b>November 29, 1775, $7, Gem Crisp...
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Start Price : 330.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
 
 
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Lot 567: 11-29-1775 $7 Continental Currency567 - Lot 567: 11-29-1775 $7 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>November 29, 1775, $7, Very Fine+.</b> Bold rich red and brown ink signatures.
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 568: 2-17-1776 $1-6 Continental Currency568 - Lot 568: 2-17-1776 $1-6 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Pleasing $1/6 “Fugio” Design Note</b> <b>February 17, 1776, $1/...
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Start Price : 390.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Lot 569: 2-17-1776 $1-2 Continental Currency569 - Lot 569: 2-17-1776 $1-2 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Fugio Note Signed by “Sam Hillegas”</b> <b>February 17, 1776, $...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 570: 2-17-1776 $2-3 Continental Currency570 - Lot 570: 2-17-1776 $2-3 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Lovely $2/3 “Fugio” Note</b> <b>February 17, 1776, $2/3, Plate ...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 571: 2-17-1776 $2-3 Continental Currency571 - Lot 571: 2-17-1776 $2-3 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>February 17, 1776, $2/3, Plate C, “Fugio” design, Fine+.</b> Four large...
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Lot 572: 5-9-1776 $3 Continental Currency572 - Lot 572: 5-9-1776 $3 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>May 9, 1776, $3, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+.</b> A very nice note for the grade. ...
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Lot 573: 7-22-1776 $7 Continental Currency573 - Lot 573: 7-22-1776 $7 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>July 22, 1776, $7, Very Fine.</b> This note has red and brown signatures and serial...
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Lot 574: 7-22-1776 $30 Continental Currency574 - Lot 574: 7-22-1776 $30 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>EX: NASCA Maryland Historical Society 1977</b> <b>July 22, 1776, $30, Choic...
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Start Price : 270.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Lot 575: 11-2-1776 $6 Continental Currency575 - Lot 575: 11-2-1776 $6 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>November 2, 1776, $6, Very Choice Crisp EF+ to About Uncirculated.</b> A clean, sha...
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Lot 576: 2-20-1777 $5 Continental Currency576 - Lot 576: 2-20-1777 $5 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Rare “Baltimore” Issue Tory Counterfeit</b> <b>February 20, 177...
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Start Price : 360.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 577: 12-26-1777 $30 Continental Currency577 - Lot 577: 12-26-1777 $30 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>February 26, 1777, $30, Tory Counterfeit, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> “X&rdq...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 578: 4-11-1778 $40 Continental Currency578 - Lot 578: 4-11-1778 $40 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Scarce $40 “York Town” Note</b> <b>April 11, 1778, $40, “...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 579: 9-26-1778 $5 Continental Currency579 - Lot 579: 9-26-1778 $5 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>September 26, 1778, $5, Very Choice Crisp Extremely Fine.</b> A very pleasing note ...
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Lot 580: 9-26-1778 $5 Continental Currency580 - Lot 580: 9-26-1778 $5 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>September 26, 1778, $5, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> Boldly printd and having nice re...
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Lot 581: 9-26-1778 $8 Continental Currency581 - Lot 581: 9-26-1778 $8 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Gem CU $8 of September 26, 1778</b> <b>September 26, 1778, $8, Gem Crisp Un...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 582: 9-26-1778 $40 Continental Currency582 - Lot 582: 9-26-1778 $40 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>September 26, 1778, $40, Choice EF+ to About Uncirculated.</b> Even in tone, having...
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Lot 583: 9-26-1778 $40 Continental Currency583 - Lot 583: 9-26-1778 $40 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>Rare $40 “Tory” Counterfeit</b> <b>September 26, 1778, $40, Con...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 584: 1-14-1779 $5 Continental Currency584 - Lot 584: 1-14-1779 $5 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>January 14, 1779, $5, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> A very boldly printed, well center...
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Lot 585: 1-14-1779 $70 Continental Currency585 - Lot 585: 1-14-1779 $70 Continental Currency
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<b>Continental Currency</b><hr><b>January 14, 1779, $70, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> Traces of old stamp hinge removal...
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Lot 586: 10-11-1777 5d CT Colonial Currency586 - Lot 586: 10-11-1777 5d CT Colonial Currency
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<b> Connecticut Currency</b><hr><b>Outstanding Blye Paper 5d of 1777</b> <b>October 11, 1777, 5d, Blue Paper,...
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Lot 587: Oliver Ellsworth Signed Document587 - Lot 587: Oliver Ellsworth Signed Document
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<b> Connecticut Currency</b><hr><b>Oliver Ellsworth Orders the Arrest of A Colonial Currency Counterfeiter</b> <...
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lot 588: 1-1-1776 18d DE Colonial Currency588 - Lot 588: 1-1-1776 18d DE Colonial Currency
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<b> Delaware Currency</b><hr><b>January 1, 1776, 18d, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> A pleasing note with full signatures.
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 589: 1-1-1776 20s DE Colonial Currency589 - Lot 589: 1-1-1776 20s DE Colonial Currency
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<b> Delaware Currency</b><hr><b>January 1, 1776, 20s, Choice Crisp Uncirculated.</b> A bold, fresh appearing and very...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 590: 1776 $2 GA Colonial Currency590 - Lot 590: 1776 $2 GA Colonial Currency
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<b> Georgia Currency</b><hr><b>Impressive 1776 $2 with “Floating Jugs” Vignette</b> <b>1776, $2, ...
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lot 591: 6-8-1777 $4 GA Colonial Currency591 - Lot 591: 6-8-1777 $4 GA Colonial Currency
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<b> Georgia Currency</b><hr><b>Beautiful $4 with Red “Stag” Vignette</b> <b>June 8, 1777, $4, &ld...
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Start Price : 1,080.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Lot 592: 3-1-1770 $6 MD Colonial Currency592 - Lot 592: 3-1-1770 $6 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>Original 1770 Dated “Pin Money” Note</b> <b>March 1, 1770, $6, &l...
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Start Price : 105.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Lot 593: 4-10-1774 $1-9 MD Colonial Currency593 - Lot 593: 4-10-1774 $1-9 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>The Lowest Denomination of the Issue</b> <b>April 10, 1774, $1/9, Choice Very...
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Start Price : 105.00 | Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Lot 594: 12-7-1775 $2 MD Colonial Currency594 - Lot 594: 12-7-1775 $2 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>December 7, 1775, $2, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine.</b> Clean, crisp paper and well pr...
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Lot 595: 12-7-1775 $4 MD Colonial Currency595 - Lot 595: 12-7-1775 $4 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>December 7, 1775, $4, Choice Very Fine+.</b> Boldly printed, with two rich brown ink ...
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Lot 596: 8-14-1776 $1-2 MD Colonial Currency596 - Lot 596: 8-14-1776 $1-2 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>August 14, 1776, $1/2, About Extremely Fine.</b>
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Lot 597: 8-14-1776 $2 MD Colonial Currency597 - Lot 597: 8-14-1776 $2 MD Colonial Currency
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<b> Maryland Currency</b><hr><b>August 14, 1776, $2, Very Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+.</b> A very pleasing note with...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 598: 8-14-1775 30s MA Colonial Currency598 - Lot 598: 8-14-1775 30s MA Colonial Currency
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<b> Massachusetts Currency</b><hr><b>Paul Revere Engraved 30s “Sword In Hand” Note</b> <b>August ...
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Lot 599: 10-18-1776 4s MA Colonial Currency599 - Lot 599: 10-18-1776 4s MA Colonial Currency
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<b> Massachusetts Currency</b><hr><b>Outstanding 1776 Issued “Codfish” Note</b> <b>October 18, 17...
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Lot 600: 1779 2s MA Colonial Currency600 - Lot 600: 1779 2s MA Colonial Currency
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<b> Massachusetts Currency</b><hr><b>Choice Paul Revere Engraved “Rising Sun” Note</b> <b>1779, 2...
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Start Price : 390.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 850.00
 
 
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