(St. Louis, M.T.) - A.T. Crane Post Master at the Post Office St. Louis, \"Post Office Change/Land Agency Office\" 75 Cents/Trois Quatre de Piastre Undated (Ca. 1818-19). PCGS Very Fine 25. The third denomination from the white paper Crane-issued \"Land Agency Office\" series notes. A superb example and the finest seen by us. Printed on frail white paper without imprint. Similar in layout to the 25- and 50-cent notes. Accordion-style cartouches are at both ends, with POST OFFICE EXCHANGE at left and LAND AGENCY OFFICE at right. Obligations and the denomination are across, with the French equivalent in italics at top center. The top and bottom show a decorative border. Signed by A.T. Crane as \"Post Master.\" There is no postmark or date stamp. Very bold with wide margins and clear serial number 155. This exemplary note has been in the Newman Collection for decades. It is the finest-grade early Crane note Eric observed and it stands above all the other notes from the series we have seen. With history, rarity, and strong condition, an important Obsolete scrip note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28344, realized $384. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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