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<P>Early American History Auctions, Inc. announces its June 2003 Mail Bid Sale, consisting of 1,601 lots of Autographs, Coins, Currency, Civil War Material, Prints, Maps, and other Authentic, Historic Americana. <P>AUTOGRAPHS: Highlights of the Autograph section include a 1774 order from Cadwallader Colden, the Royal Lieutenant Governor of New York, to provide money to quarter British troops in private dwellings (a major grievance leading to the American Revolution). <P>Highlighting the section of Washington-related items is a complete five-volume, 1804-1807 set of John Marshall's "The Life of George Washington" (including the rare atlas) (Est. $4,000-$6,000). <P>COINS AND CURRENCY: Highlights of the Colonial and Continental Currency section include a remarkable 1766 Georgia ÒSavannah Court-HouseÓ £1 note (Est. $5,000-$6,000), an exceedingly rare Massachusetts $1 1776 ÒSword In HandÓ issue (Est. $9,500-$12,500); one of the finest known Vermont notes, an Extremely Fine 2s6d of February 1781 (Est $18,000-$24,000); and an extremely rare Anderson ÒVermont-1Ó Treasury Office Note (Est $10,000-$12,000). <P>Topping the Obsolete Currency section is an incredible and perhaps unique full color $2 Specimen Note from The Old Colony Bank of Plymouth (Est. $3,500-$4,500) <P>U.S. COINAGE: A number of important United States Coins will be offered, including an impressive 1851 Augustus Humbert, United States Assayer $50 ÒSlug,Ó .880 Thousand, in About Uncirculated-50 (Est. $15,000-$18,000). <P>In the Western Americana section, top billing goes to an 1882 Cabinet Card of Jesse JamesÕ Corpse by James W. Graham (Est. $4,500-$5,500). <P>Additionally, there are sections of 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 1191: 1788 VT Copper, Bust Facing Right1191 - Lot 1191: 1788 VT Copper, Bust Facing Right
Early American
<b>¥ Vermont Coppers</b><hr><b>The 'Ryder-Richardson' Plate Coin</b> <b>1788 VT Copper, Bust Fac...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Lot 1192: 1783 Washington Large Military Bust1192 - Lot 1192: 1783 Washington Large Military Bust
Early American
<b>Military Bust - Lg.</b><hr><b>1783 Washington Large Military Bust, Baker 4, Choice to About Uncirculated.</b> Bree...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 1193: 1791 Washington Small Eagle Cent1193 - Lot 1193: 1791 Washington Small Eagle Cent
Early American
<b>1791 Cent - Sm. Eagle</b><hr><b>Choice Washington Small Eagle Cent</b> <b>1791 Washington Small Eagle Cent...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 1194: Washington Success Medal, Large1194 - Lot 1194: Washington Success Medal, Large
Early American
<b>Success Medal - Lg.</b><hr><b>Choice Silvered Washington Success Medal</b> <b>(Undated) Washington Success...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Lot 1195:1787 Fugio Cent, N 1-L, Pointed Rays1195 - Lot 1195:1787 Fugio Cent, N 1-L, Pointed Rays
Early American
<b>Fugio Cents</b><hr><b>Pleasing 'Cross After Date' Type PCGS Certified</b> <b>1787 Fugio Cent, N 1-...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lot 1196: 1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays1196 - Lot 1196: 1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays
Early American
<b>Fugio Cents</b><hr><b>Condition Census Quality Fugio Newman 12-U</b> <b>1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays, STA...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Lot 1197: 1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays1197 - Lot 1197: 1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays
Early American
<b>Fugio Cents</b><hr><b>1787 Fugio Cent Newman 16-N</b> <b>1787 Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays, STATES / UNITED, N...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 1198: 1674 Victory at Martinique Medal1198 - Lot 1198: 1674 Victory at Martinique Medal
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1674 Victory at Martinique Medal in Copper, Choice Mint State.</b> Betts-48, 41 mm. Plain edge. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 1199: 1732 Washington/Webster Medalet 1199 - Lot 1199: 1732 Washington/Webster Medalet
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>(1732) Washington/Webster Medalet in Copper, Baker 211A, Choice Proof.</b> 28 mm. Plain edge. P...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Lot 1200: 1758 George II Medal Yellow Bronze1200 - Lot 1200: 1758 George II Medal Yellow Bronze
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1758 George II 'British-American Victories' medal in Yellow Bronze, Choice Extremely Fine.</b...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 1201: 1763 Peace of Paris Medal in Silver1201 - Lot 1201: 1763 Peace of Paris Medal in Silver
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1763 'Peace of Paris' Medal in Silver, Choice About Uncirculated.</b> Betts 446. 45 mm. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot 1202: 1770 Death of Whitefield Medal 1202 - Lot 1202: 1770 Death of Whitefield Medal
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>Scarce 'Death of Whitefield' Medal</b> <b>1770 Death of Whitefield Medal in Coppe...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot 1203: 1775 Lord North Medal in Copper1203 - Lot 1203: 1775 Lord North Medal in Copper
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>Choice 1775 'Lord North' Medal</b> <b>1775 Lord North Medal in Copper, Very Choic...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 1204: 1777 B. FRANKLIN OF PHILA. Medal1204 - Lot 1204: 1777 B. FRANKLIN OF PHILA. Medal
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1777 'B. FRANKLIN OF PHILADELPHIA' Medal in Bronze, Betts 547, Very Fine.</b> 45 mm. Obv...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 1205:1777 Benj. Franklin Americain Plaque1205 - Lot 1205:1777 Benj. Franklin Americain Plaque
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1777 Dated 'Nini' Plaque of Benjamin Franklin The First Likeness of Franklin Done in France &l...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Lot 1206: Collection of Betts Medals (13)1206 - Lot 1206: Collection of Betts Medals (13)
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>Mini-Collection of Betts Medals</b> <b>13 Piece Mini-collection of Betts Medals, most rel...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 1207: c. 1800, World Map Medal1207 - Lot 1207: c. 1800, World Map Medal
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>Impressive Colonial Era Map Medal</b> <b>c. 1800, World Map Medal, White Metal or Tin, Ch...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 1208: 1781 William Washington Medal 1208 - Lot 1208: 1781 William Washington Medal
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<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1781 Lieutenant Colonel William Washington Medal in Bronze, Gem Mint State.</b> Betts-594, Julian...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 1209: 1788 GEORGE III & WILLIAM III Token1209 - Lot 1209: 1788 GEORGE III & WILLIAM III Token
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>1788 GEORGE III & WILLIAM III Token in White Metal, Choice Uncirculated.</b> 33 mm. Dalton &...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Lot 1210: 1782 Frisia Recognizes... Medal1210 - Lot 1210: 1782 Frisia Recognizes... Medal
Early American
<b>Medals</b><hr><b>The First Medal with the Name 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and in Silver</b> <b>178...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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