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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  902: c. 1850 Stock Vignette Sheet902 - Lot 902: c. 1850 Stock Vignette Sheet
Early American
<b>Security Printing History</b><hr><b>c. 1850 Security Printing Company’s Stock Vignette Sheet, Choice Extremely Fine...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Lot  903: Two Historic Bank Note Documents903 - Lot 903: Two Historic Bank Note Documents
Early American
<b>Security Printing History</b><hr><b>Two Documents from the American Bank Note Company and the National Bank Note Company,...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot  904: 1909 Macerated Currency Plaque904 - Lot 904: 1909 Macerated Currency Plaque
Early American
<b>Macerated Currency</b><hr><b>Macerated Currency Plaque of William H. Taft</b> <b>1909 Macerated Currency P...
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Start Price : 540.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot  905: c. 1368, Ming Dynasty Note905 - Lot 905: c. 1368, Ming Dynasty Note
Early American
<b>World Currency</b><hr><b>Quality Specimen of The World’s First Paper Money</b> <b>c. 1368, Ming Dyna...
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Lot  906: 1652 MA Oak Tree Shilling906 - Lot 906: 1652 MA Oak Tree Shilling
Early American
<b> Massachusetts Silver</b><hr><b>Pleasing Noe 1 “Oak Tree” Shilling</b> <b>1652 MA “Oak T...
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Start Price : 3,150.00 | Estimate : 5,250.00 - 5,750.00
 
 
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Lot  907: 1662 MA Oak Tree Twopence907 - Lot 907: 1662 MA Oak Tree Twopence
Early American
<b> Massachusetts Silver</b><hr><b>Certified 1662 Noe-31 Twopence</b> <b>1662 MA “Oak Tree” Twope...
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Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimate : 3,750.00 - 4,750.00
 
 
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Lot  908: St. Patrick&rsquo;s Farthing908 - Lot 908: St. Patrick’s Farthing
Early American
<b> St. Patrick Coinage</b><hr><b>Nicely Detailed St. Patrick Farthing</b> <b>St. Patrick’s Farthing, E...
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Lot  909: 1688 American Plantations Token909 - Lot 909: 1688 American Plantations Token
Early American
<b> American Plantations Token</b><hr><b>(1688) American Plantations Token, 1/24 Part Real, Original in Tin, Very Fine.</...
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Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot  910: 1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny910 - Lot 910: 1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny
Early American
<b> Rosa Americana</b><hr><b>1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny, DEI GRATIA, UTILE DULCI, PCGS graded XF-45.</b> Dark brow...
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Start Price : 360.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot  911: 1722 Wood&rsquo;s Hibernia Halfpenny911 - Lot 911: 1722 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny
Early American
<b> Wood's Hibernia</b><hr><b>1722 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny, First Type, Harp at Left, SEGS graded XF-40.</b&g...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot  912: 1722 Wood&rsquo;s Hibernia Halfpenny912 - Lot 912: 1722 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny
Early American
<b> Wood's Hibernia</b><hr><b>Choice Mint State 1722 Hibernia Halfpenny</b> <b>1722 Wood’s Hibernia...
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Start Price : 660.00 | Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Lot  913: 1723 Wood&rsquo;s Hibernia Farthing913 - Lot 913: 1723 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing
Early American
<b> Wood's Hibernia</b><hr><b>1723 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA REX, PCGS graded AU-58.</b> Formerl...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot  914: 1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token914 - Lot 914: 1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token
Early American
<b> Pitt Halfpennies</b><hr><b>Desirable 1766 Pitt Halfpenny</b> <b>1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token, PCGS graded VF...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Lot  915: 1778/1779 Rhode Island Ship Token915 - Lot 915: 1778/1779 Rhode Island Ship Token
Early American
<b> Rhode Island Ship Medals</b><hr><b>1778/1779 Rhode Island Ship Token in Brass, No VLUGTENDE Below the Ship, Choice About...
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Start Price : 1,320.00 | Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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Lot  916: 1710-D France Billon Mousquetaire916 - Lot 916: 1710-D France Billon Mousquetaire
Early American
<b> French Coinage Issues</b><hr><b>1710-D France Billon “Mousquetaire” or Double Sol de 30 Deniers, Extremely F...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot  917: 1755-A Billon Sou Marque917 - Lot 917: 1755-A Billon Sou Marque
Early American
<b> French Coinage Issues</b><hr><b>1755-A “French Colonies” Billon Sou Marque or Double Sol of 24 Deniers, Extr...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot  918: 1785 CT Copper, Bust Right918 - Lot 918: 1785 CT Copper, Bust Right
Early American
<b> Connecticut Coppers</b><hr><b>1785 CT Copper, Bust Right, Miller 3.4-F.2, PCGS graded VF-25.</b> Rarity 3. Dark ...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot  919: 1785 CT Copper, African Head919 - Lot 919: 1785 CT Copper, African Head
Early American
<b> Connecticut Coppers</b><hr><b>1785 CT Copper, “African Head,” Miller 4.1-F.4, Fine or better.</b> For...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot  920: 1786 CT Copper, Hercules Head920 - Lot 920: 1786 CT Copper, Hercules Head
Early American
<b> Connecticut Coppers</b><hr><b>1786 CT Copper, “Hercules Head,” Miller 5.3-N, Very Good, Double Struck.</b...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Lot  921: 1786 CT Copper, Mailed Bust Left921 - Lot 921: 1786 CT Copper, Mailed Bust Left
Early American
<b> Connecticut Coppers</b><hr><b>1786 CT Copper, Mailed Bust Left, Miller 5.4-G, Very Fine.</b> 151.2 grains. Rarit...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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