1 Civil War Store Cards

Civil War Store Cards

202 CT 35B-1a R3 EF A. W. Wallace's Variety Bakery, Bridgeport Connecticut . (<25)

203 CT 35B-1a R3 MS64 Nicely toned. A. W. Wallace's Variety Bakery, Bridgeport. In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (75-100)

204 CT210A-1a R7 EF+ Alfred S. Robinson Banker, Numismatist and Notary Public, Hartford Connecticut 1861. An EF realized $184.80 in my last sale. (200-300)

205 CT560A-1a R4 MS62 New York Store, Waterbury Connecticut . Popular token with Postage Currency reverse. In a NGC holder graded MS61 BN. (150-200)

206 CT560A-1a R4 EF New York Store, Waterbury Connecticut . Popular token with Postage Currency reverse. Another EF brought $104.50 in my March 2003 auction. (100-150)

207 IL 25A-1a R3 VF Ira H. Fitch Dealer In Leather, Harness & C., Aurora Illinois. (50-75)

208 IL140B-2a R5 EF+ With a few light marks. B. A. Wade & Co., Chemung Illinois . An EF brought $206.81 in my May 2004 sale. (200-300)

209 IL150 H-1a R4 VF With a few light marks. J. J. Brown's, Chicago. Underrated merchant. (25-50)

210 IL150 R-1a R4 EF A. W. Escherich, Chicago. Escherich operated as a die sinker during the war and produced a number of crude tokens. (100-150)

211 IL150 V-2a R3 EF+ Freedman & Goodkind Millinery, Chicago Illinois (25-50)

212 IL150AA-1a R4 MS63 30% Red. Haas & Powell Butchers, Chicago. Rare this nice. (100-150)

216 IL150BB-4a R8 EF+ With a few tiny light spot. Sharply stuck, unusual for this merchant and variety. J. F. Siehler Boarding House, Chicago with popular reverse die 1355 featuring a king straddling a beer barrel hoisting a mug. A similarly struck EF without spots brought $194.70 in my December 2008 sale. (100-150)

217 IL225A-1a R3 AU H. L. Mosely, Durand Illinois . Underrated town. (75-100)

218 IL275A-1a R7 VF P. H. Tompkins, El Paso Illinois . Very scarce town. (150-200)

219 IL320A-1a R8 VF D. S. Bogar Farmers Store, Freeport Illinois . Overrated variety but usually seen in very low grade, nice for issue. (75-100)

220 IL472A-1a R8 EF Ellsworth & Halsey Ladies Ware, Lacon Illinois . Very scarce town, rare this nice. A VF brought $159.50 in my December 2000 auction. (300-400)

221 IL495A-1a R4 VF Obverse rim nicks and tiny dig. Adams & Hatch Carpets, La Salle Illinois . (25-50)

222 P IL520A-1a R9 AU With some residue traces in and around devices. C. H. Taylor Table & Pocket Cutlery, Lodi Illinois . Rare town overrated at R9, but exceedingly rare above EF, I only have recorded one EF and none higher until this specimen. From the Henry South collection. (2,000-3,000)

224 P IL690A-2a R7 MS64 70% Red. Collins Bro's Druggists, Paris Illinois . Very underrated merchant and one of just five examples of this variety I have seen offered. From my March 1998 sale where it realized $137.50. (400-500)

225 P IL690E-2b R7 MS63 30% Bright. Sisk & Whalen Restaurant, Paris Illinois struck in Brass. Rare merchant with pictorial of running dog, only the fourth example of this variety I have seen offered. Nicer than another Uncirculated example that brought $660 in my October 2001 auction. (750-1,000)

226 IL700A-1a R5 FINE+ Dehner & Maples Crockery, Pontiac Illinois . (75-100)

228 IL775B-1a R2 EF W. B. Castle Druggist, Sandwich Illinois . Very underrated obverse die not pictured in Fuld. (50-75)

229 P IN250A-1a R7 MS63 Trace Red. A. Jenkins, Dublin Indiana . Very rare town, The only Uncirculated example of this variety in my data base. An EF brought $825 in my last auction. (1,500-2,000)

230 P IN260B-1a R8 VF+ Well struck but a bit rough around the rims with some light reverse staining. J. Davenport & Son, Elkhart . Very rare Indiana Primitive merchant and variety particularly this nice, Just the fourth example of this variety and sixth from the merchant I have seen offered. A problem free VF+ brought $2,750 in my December 2008 auction. This is the Fuld Plate Specimen. Ex. Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (1,000-1,500)

231 IN260C-1a R8 FINE+ With tiny reverse rim nick. C. T. Greene & Co. Provisions, Elkhart . Very scarce Indiana Primitive merchant. A FINE+ brought $148.50 in my December 2006 auction. (100-150)

232 IN290F-1a R5 VF I. Lauferty, Ft. Wayne Indiana. Apparently a tailor as the reverse die features a suite of clothes. Very underrated merchant. Related to the following? (75-100)

233 IN350E-2b R5 MS62 20% Bright. Joseph Lauferty Clothier, Goshen Indiana struck in Brass. Just the second Uncirculated example I have seen offered. This is the Fuld Plate Specimen. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (300-400)

234 IN365A-1a R8 EF With light reverse scrape. Baldwin & Sweet, Greensboro Indiana . Unusually nice for this rare single variety town. (300-400)

235 P IN395A-3a R8 MS62 70% Red. Jas. Lyon, Hartford City Indiana . Rare variety, just the third I have seen offered. Ex. Ed Rosen collection. (400-500)

236 IN430A-1a R8 VF Wm. Bickel Books, Toys And Notions, Huntington Indiana . One of just six examples of this variety in my data base compared to 26 for the -2a although both are rated R8. An EF realized $270 in my July 2006 sale. This is the Fuld Plate Specimen. Ex. Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (200-300)

237 IN430B-2a R6 VF Light obverse marks. Bippus & Morgan, Huntington Indiana . (50-75)

238 IN460Q-2a R9 FINE+ Roos & Schmalzried, Indianapolis Indiana . Underrated merchant. (50-75)

239 IN460V-1a R6 VF Tyler 's Beehive Store, Indianapolis . Reverse pictorial of Beehive and Bees. (75-100)

240 P IN500B-1a R8 MS62 30% Red at bit weak at center as usual. Bosworth & Whitford, Kendallville Indiana. Rare merchant and just the third Uncirculated example I have recorded. Very rare variety, the only other I have seen offered was the MS63 that realized $1,250 in my December 2008. This is the Fuld Plate Specimen. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (1,000-1,500)

241 IN500N-3a R6 MS63 40% Red. S. J. M. Loomis, Kendallville. The first Uncirculated example I have seen offered. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (200-300)

242 P IN510A-1a R6 MS62 Trace Red. J. V. Cullen, Kokomo Indiana . Rare town this nice, just the third Uncirculated example from this merchant I have seen offered. A MS63 brought $600 in my March 2008 sale. (500-750)

243 P IN550G-3a R6 MS64 20% Red. J. Pearce Drugs, Ligonier. Rare Druggist with Ligonier " Mich " error. Ex. Henry South collection from my March 1997 sale were it realized $260.70 and earlier from my June 1993 fixed price list at $125. In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (500-750)

244 IN550H-1a R4 MS63 30% Red. E. Reeve Crockery and Glassware, Ligonier Indiana . Very possibly the Fuld Plate Specimen, but I can not be certain. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (150-200)

245 IN600A-1a R9 VF Small obverse dig. Elliott & Swain, Mechanicsburg Indiana. Rare merchant. A FINE+ brought $255 in my July 2007 auction. Ex. Dale Cade from one of my fixed price lists. (150-200)

246 IN630A- 1a R5 VG Obverse weak at center. H. D. Higgins Optician, Mishawaka Indiana . Underrated Indiana Primitive variety, one of the nine examples I have recorded. From my April 1996 sale where it realized $27.50. (25-50)

247 IN630A- 5a R3 EF H. D. Higgins, Mishawaka . Popular token with reverse die 1328 with Periscopic Spectacles. A Cleaned EF brought $44 in my December 2006 auction. (100-150)

248 IN630A- 6a R3 VF+ Nicely struck. H. D. Higgins Jeweler & Optician, Mishawaka Indiana . (50-75)

249 P IN630A-12a R7 EF H. D. Higgins Jeweler & Optician, Mishawaka and the maker of Indiana Primitive Civil War tokens. Rare Union Star reverse die 1383. A F/VF brought $671 in my June 2005 auction. (750-1,000)

252 P IN710A-2a R9 AU Or better but with a number of small digs, still attractive. A. M. Davis Drugs, New Paris Indiana . Rare town. From the Ed Rosen collection. (750-1,000)

253 P IN715A-1a R5 MS62 20% Red. John Wenzel, North Vernon Indiana . Very scarce town particularly this nice. A MS63 brought $559 in my December 2008 auction. (400-500)

254 IN740A-1a R5 AU 10% Red. J. Kreutzer Queensware, Peru Indiana with anchor reverse die 1346. (100-150)

255 IN740B-2a R3 VF Retoning and struck with rusted reverse die as usual. J. S. Queeby,

Peru

. Scarce and underrated variety with popular sea serpent reverse die 1290. Ex. CWTS sale 106. (25-50)

256 IN740B-5a R4 MS64 60% Red. J. S. Queeby Dealer in Notions,

Peru

Indiana . Ex. Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections.

257 IN740B-6a R2 EF+ J. S. Queeby, Peru Indiana with reverse die 1384. (25-50)

258 IN740B-6a R2 EF J. S. Queeby, Peru Indiana with reverse die 1384. (25-50)

259 P IN770C-1a R6 MS65 30% Red. Isaac M. Shidler's Clothing, Plainfield Indiana . Popular token featuring vintage hat and cap pictorial. From the Henry South collection ex. Detwiler December 1970. In a NGC holder graded MS65 RB. (750-1,000)

260 IN880A-1a R6 VF But dark and porous with a few small reverse rim bumps. D. H. Haines & Bro., Swan Indiana . Very scarce town, a dark and porous VF brought $77.50 in my December 2000 sale. (75-100)

261 P IN880A-1b R7 MS60 10% Bright with light obverse stain. D. H. Haines & Bro., Swan Indiana stuck in Brass. Very scarce town and just the fourth example I have recorded. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (500-750)

262 IN915A-1a R7 FINE+ Bartholomew & McClelland, Valparaiso Indiana . (150-200)

263 IN915A-2a R5 VF But dark and a bit porous. Bartholomew & McClelland, Valpariso. From different obverse die than the proceeding with error in spelling of town's name. Scarce Indiana Primitive town. (50-75)

264 P IN950B-1b R8 MS63 20% Bright. John Lane Watchmaker, Warsaw Indiana struck in Brass. Very rare merchant. From the Fuld and Rosen collection. In a NGC holder graded MS63. This is the Fuld Plate Specimen as noted on holder but incorrectly noted as South collection. (2,000-3,000)

265 P IA560A-3a R9 EF+ Wm. Flemming & Bro. Lumber Lath & Shingles, Lansing Iowa. A similar example sold for $625 in my June 2005 auction. Ex. Dennis Haskett collection. (750-1,000)

266 KY150A-3a1 R9 VF Tiny clip. Arbeiter Halle, Covington Kentucky . An EF brought $218.90 in my March 2003 sale. (150-200)

267 P KY510A-1b R7 MS62 Toned. A. Weber, Louisville in Brass with H. Miller 1 Pint reverse. From the Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (1,000-1,500)

268 P KY510A-5b R9 EF J. Kuntz, Louisville Kentucky struck by H. Miller with popular beer mug reverse. Rare merchant reverse that should be listed separately instead of under the die sinker. Just the second example I have seen offered in either composition. A FINE example of the more common -7b variety realized $715 in my June 2005 auction. (1,000-1,500)

269 P KY640A-2a R6 MS63 20% Red. J. Butcher's, Newport Kentucky . Very scarce town particularly this nice. In a NGC holder graded MS63 BN. (500-750)

271 MD 60( )-1b Unl VF With a few light marks. Counterstamped A and L on either side of Liberty 's head on what would otherwise by Patriotic 3/273. Unlisted merchant that current research suggest were from Baltimore . Ex. E. Rosen collection. (400-500)

272 MD 60( )-1b Unl FINE Counterstamped M.K on the blank reverse of what would otherwise by Patriotic 3/519A. Unlisted merchant that current research suggest were from Baltimore . (400-500)

273 MD 60B-1b R6 VF/VG With a few short light scratches. Shakespeare Club Baltimore Maryland . (300-400)

274 P MD560A-1b R8 FINE A bit porous particularly the reverse. Obverse weak at center as usual, missing date and FECTI. On reverse the telescope is strong and all lettering is readable although a number of letters are weak G. R. Brown Confectioner 1862, Hagerstown Maryland . Rare town and very popular with pictorial of telescope. One of the classic rarities in the series. A FINE with light reverse dents brought $1,527 in my October 2001 auction. (1,000-1,500)

275 MA115A-1e R7 VF+ With light marks. Comer's Commercial College , Boston Massachusetts struck in White Metal. An EF with a few light marks realized $245 in my October 1999 auction. (200-300)

277 P MA260A-1e R9 AU 20% Bright but entire surface is covered with light tin pest. E. P. Francis City Hotel, Fall River Massachusetts struck in White Metal. Very rare variety, the first I have seen offered. Ex. Ed Rosen and George Fuld collections. (400-500)

278 MA530A-1a R5 EF Great Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission, Nantucket Massachusetts August 1864. Another EF brought $135 in my July 2000 sale. From the Dennis Haskett collection. (150-200)

279 P MA760A-11a Unl MS65 30% Red. J. A. Bolen 1865 Die Sinker, Springfield Massachusetts struck in Copper. Obverse features Bolen's 1865 self portrait. In a NGC holder as Rulau MA SP 37 and graded MS65 RB but listed incorrectly as South collection. (750-1,000)

280 MI 5E-2a R6 EF S. Sammons Inn Keeper Mansion House, Adrian Michigan. Scarce merchant, another EF brought $77 in the May 2004 auction. (75-100)

281 MI 40A-1a R3 MS64 20% Red with obverse die clashed as usual. Philip Bach, Ann Arbor Michigan . (100-150)

283 MI 45A-3a R3 MS62 10% Red. F. J. & J. Palmer's Woolen Factory, Atlas Michigan . Very scarce and underrated town, particularly this nice. A nicely retoned AU+ brought $132 in my April 2000 auction. (200-300)

284 MI 60A-2a R7 VF With large reverse gouge that pushes up on the obverse and some marks. V. P. Collier, Battle Creek Michigan . Very scarce merchant and town. (150-200)

285 MI 85C-1a R5 VF W. H. Naylor Cutlery, Brighton . Underrated town and merchant. (150-200)

286 P MI135A-1a R9 VF/VG But reverse slightly dark with all of reverse and obverse rims quite porous. Boyd & Bradley Cassopolis Michigan . No longer considered an R9, still a rare Indiana Primitive town. An affordable example of a classic rarity. (750-1,000)

289 MI160D-1a R5 VF But dark porous. C. J. Piper, Charlotte Michigan. (50-75)

290 MI175A-2a R6 VF Retoned. Congdon Brothers, Chelsea Michigan. Very scarce town. (200-300)

291 MI180B-1a R9 FINE+ R. & J. T. Peter Druggist, Clarkston. Very scarce merchant, although the variety is overrated as this it the twentieth example I have recorded. A similar example brought $55 in my last sale. (50-75)

292 MI180B-2b R8 MS63 20% Bright. R. & J. T. Peter Druggist, Clarkston Michigan struck in Brass. Rare variety, the finest of the three examples in my data base. From the Henry South collection ex. Kirtley March 1987. In a NGC holder listed incorrectly as MI180B-1b and graded MS64 BN. (400-500)

296 MI225 Z-2a R9 EF Peninsular Hotel, Detroit . A VF brought $45 in my November 2004 auction. (50-75)

297 MI225AE-3a R9 VF+ F. Geis & Bro's Fire and Water Proof Roofing, Detroit . (50-75)

298 MI225AJ-2a R7 MS60 60% Red very attractive but with very light hairlines. Hanna & Co. Tobacconists, Detroit . Rare merchant, an EF example of the -1a variety sold for $106 in my May 2001 sale. (200-300)

300 MI225BG-2a R7 VF Light hairline scratch. Randal's Photographic Gallery, Detroit Michigan . Very scarce and popular merchant. (150-200)

302 MI225CQ-3a R9 FINE+ Retoning. G. Winter Hatter, Detroit . Rare merchant and very rare variety, the first I have seen offered. It is also very rare to seen reverse die 1047 in this condition as it is normally thought of as a collector strike. (100-150)

304 MI250A-1a R8 VF+ A. N. Alward Books, Dowagiac Michigan . Rare merchant. In a NGC holder graded VF30 BN. (200-300)

305 MI250D-1a R6 FINE+ D. Larzelere & Co. Clothing, Dowagiac Michigan . (75-100)

306 MI280A-2a R8 VF Charles W. Bernacki Druggist, East Saginaw Michigan . (150-200)

307 MI280E-1a R5 VF Very light marks. A. Schmitz Crockery & Paints, East Saginaw with picture of vintage plow. (50-75)

308 MI280G-1a R9 FINE With a number of light marks. Charles Turner Furs, East Saginaw . Rare merchant. (300-400)

309 MI300B-1b R8 EF Small reverse spot. H. M. Frost Druggist, Eaton Rapids Michigan struck in Brass. (75-100)

310 MI300C-1b R7 MS63 10% Bright. Frost & Daniels, Eaton Rapids Michigan struck in Brass. The first Uncirculated example in my data base. In a NGC holder graded MS63 BN. (300-400)

311 P MI300E-1a R5 VF+ A. Mester & Co. Marble Works, Eaton Rapids Michigan . Scarce and popular token featuring Tombstone reverse die 1340. A VF brought $505.05 in my November 2004 auction. Ex. Dennis Haskett collection. (500-750)

312 MI300F-1a R3 EF Reverse residue traces. Wm. F. Stirling Union Block, Eaton Rapids Michigan . (50-75)

314 MI370B-2a R7 EF Residue traces, very well struck for the variety. Russian Clothing Store, Grand Rapids , Michigan . Very scarce merchant and popular variety featuring "Clthing" spelling error and suite of clothes reverse die 1337. A VF brought $82.50 in my December 2000 auction. (100-150)

315 MI370C-1b R4 AU Trace Bright. Foster & Metcalf, Grand Rapids with vintage stove pictured. (25-50)

316 MI450G-1a R4 AU+ A. Gleason Die Sinker, Hillsdale Michigan . The maker of many interesting Michigan tokens. An AU sold for $63 in my December 2006 auction. (75-100)

319 P MI480C-1a R8 VF+ Gillett & Niles Druggists, Hudson Michigan . Very rare merchant, one of just seven I have recorded from all varieties. An EF brought $587.77 in my December 2008 sale. (500-750)

321 MI495B-2a R8 EF But dark and porous. F. Sloan Stoves, Ionia Michigan . Scarce underrated merchant and very rare variety, just the third I have seen offered. (50-75)

322 MI525B-1a R5 VF+ H. S. Ismon, Jackson Michigan. Scarce merchant. (75-100)

323 MI525D-4a R3 MS64 10% Red. W. Jaxon Jackson Hall, Jackson Michigan with popular Bully For You reverse die. In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (100-150)

324 MI527D-1a R9 VF+ Tiny clip. J. S. Lewis, Jonesville Michigan . Very scarce merchant, although this variety is not an R9. Ex. Dennis Haskett. (200-300)

325 MI530D-1a R4 EF R. R. Howard Cutlery, Kalamazoo Michigan . Scarce merchant. (50-75)

326 P MI530H-2a R3 AU Roberts & Hillhouse Druggists Sign Of Eagle & Mortar, Kalamazoo . Very underrated and one of the finest known. From my March 1998 auction where it realized $290. Ex. Dennis Haskett.. (300-400)

327 MI560B-2a R4 VF Light reverse marks. A. J. Viele Pianos & Sewing Machines, Lansing Michigan . (75-100)

328 MI570A-1a R8 EF But with a number of light scratches and edge flattened from 3 to 5 o'clock on the obverse. The flattening is likely caused by a coin being hammered into the token as an incused 1865 date is visible. Fairbank & Scriver Cutlery, Lawton Michigan . Rare variety, just the sixth I have seen offered compared to 11 and 22 of the -3a and -4a varieties respectively. (50-75)

329 MI580A-2a R8 FINE With residues. W. R. Blaisdell, Lowell Michigan . Rare merchant. (500-750)

330 MI587B-2a R7 EF A. Button War Claim Attorney General Collecting and Insurance, Lyons Michigan . Very scarce reverse die 1173. A VF realized $140 in my November 2004 auction. Ex. Dennis Haskett. (200-300)

331 P MI588A-1b R7 EF Van Duyn & Lynch Druggists, Manchester Michigan . A key to the Michigan town set. From the Dennis Haskett and Mike Greenspan collections. (400-500)

332 P MI610A-1a R9 VF Isaac Beers, Marshall Michigan. Very scarce merchant, although overrated at R9. From on of my on-line price lists. An EF brought $525 with a tie bid in my May 2004 sale. (400-500)

333 MI700C-3a R7 VF E. S. Parker Hats, Caps & Furs, Niles Michigan . Popular tokens with vintage cap and hat pictured. (75-100)

334 MI740A-1a R3 EF Glazier's Pharmacy, Parma Michigan . Underrated town, a VF brought $79.07 in my October 2003 sale. Ex. Dennis Haskett. (100-150)

335 P MI745C-1a R7 AU Very well struck for the merchant although MICH and a couple of other letters are weak. A. Sherman & Co., Paw Paw Michigan . The only the second AU or better I have recorded. An AU+ with more weakness but Trace Red realized $825 in my December 2005 sale. (500-750)

336 MI745D-2a R6 EF But porous. J. D. Sherman Provisions, Paw Paw Michigan . Very scarce town. (50-75)

337 MI770C-1b R3 VF But dark porous and encrusted. A. Parker Drugs, Pontiac Michigan French's Hair Restorative For Restoring Gray Hair. Popular and underrated merchant that pictures a bottle of French's tonic. (75-100)

338 MI855A-1a R5 EF Gallagher & Hess Druggists, Salina Michigan . Very scarce town. From the Dennis Haskett collection. (100-150)

339 MI915A-1a R5 FINE+ With residues. G. W. Stephenson Drugs and Medicines, St. Johns Michigan . A VF brought $125 in my April 2000 auction. (75-100)

340 MI920D-1a R4 AU C. S. Patterson Druggist, Tecumseh Michigan . With pictorial of Mortar and Pestle. Ex. Dennis Haskett. (75-100)

341 MI960A-13a R8 VF But a porous. E. Hewitt & Bro., Ypsilanti . Overrated at R8 but still quite scarce, just the tenth I have seen offered. (25-50)

342 MI960B-2a R8 VF+ Light marks. Showerman & Bro., Ypsilanti . Overrated variety but underrated merchant. From one of my web site price lists. (25-50)

343 P MN760A-1a R8 MS64 50% Red. D. C. Greenleaf Watch Maker, St. Paul Minnesota . Used as a watch check with 84 stamped on the blank reverse. Nicer than the MS62 that brought $771.69 in my last sale. In a NGC holder graded MS64 RB. (750-1,000)

344 P MN760B-1a R6 VF+ Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines, St. Paul Minnesota . Popular token with reverse die 1298 featuring a detailed rendition of a sewing machine. From the Dennis Haskett and Ed Hibarger collections. (500-750)

345 P MO400A-1a R7 FINE D. Peck & Co. Dealers in Groceries Drugs & Medicines, Ironton Missouri . Very rare town, I have only seen six others offered over the last twenty years. Ex. Dennis Haskett. (500-750)