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Sale 77
The Missouri Cabinet
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Lot 148 |
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1840 Proof Original Breen 1-A R5+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. Attractive bluish steel brown with iridescent rose overtones and hints of very faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. The fields are reflective with moderately deep mirrors on both sides and no spots or notable hairlines. The only defects are a tick below the buns and over star 10, a tiny struck-through line in the field left of star 10 near the hair bun, and a tiny rim nick at the U in UNITED. There is some edge reeding still visible even with star 12 (see the Breen comments about experimental reeded edge planchet stock being used for these Original proofs, page 386 in his encyclopedia). Existence of the edge reeding on these Originals was not known until it was discovered by Richard Picker more than a century after they were struck. Plated on page 386 in the Breen reference to illustrate the Original strike. Weight 85.0 grains. Our grade is Proof-63. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1248) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Sylvester S. Crosby-Lorin G. Parmelee, John W. Haseltine #70 6/1883:1692-Lorin G. Parmelee, New York Coin & Stamp Co. 6/1890:1121 ($18)-E. W. Ropes, New York Coin & Stamp Co. 12/1893:438 ($19)-to New York Stamp & Coin Co. for Virgil M. Brand-unknown-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S."Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.1.1).
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Lot 149 |
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1840 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R7+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. The obverse is mellowed red and rose fading to bluish steel brown while the reverse is medium bluish steel brown. The fields are nicely reflective with mirrors that are moderate to deep on both sides. There is some crud caked around LIBERTY and the obverse was very lightly cleaned leaving faint hairlines in the fields. The best identifying mark is a tiny planchet chip on the rim at the first A in AMERICA, as struck. This is the first example listed in the Breen/Hanson census on page 389 in the encyclopedia. Weight 82.6 grains. Our grade is Proof-62. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only RB graded. (PCGS # 35343) .
Estimated Value $12,500-UP.
Ex Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List January, 1963 (listed for $700.00)-Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/16/1983:293-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.2.1).
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Lot 150 |
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1840 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Gorgeous light olive brown with blue steel overtones. The obverse fields are deeply mirrored while the reverse fields are moderately so. There is a small spot of darker toning on the rim at star 13, some very fine carbon on the left side of star 4, and a microscopic v-shaped struck-through in the field under the nose tip, as struck. Excellent eye appeal. Weight 96.9 grains, consistent with Breen's Series V strikes. The Series V strikes came with thick planchets and partial knife rims, and the knife rims often were removed at the Mint prior to distribution to customers. Evidence of a smoothed knife rim shows on the reverse of this example. (This collection includes a complete run of the Series V thick planchet Second Restrike Proofs of 1840-1848 plus 1852.) This piece is plated to illustrate the Second Restrike variety in the Breen encyclopedia, page 390, and is listed in the census on that page. Our grade is Proof-64. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35345) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex R. E. (Ted) Naftzger, Jr., A. Kosoff Auctions, Inc. (Abraham "Abe" Kosoff) 4/21/1956:470 ($130.00)-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/15/1976 (via Delmar N. Bland)-Roy E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., 10/8/1976-William K. Raymond, Fixed Price List August 1977-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.3.2).
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Lot 151 |
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1840 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Very attractive iridescent lilac, rose and blue steel. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. The only defects are a small spot on the top of the inner hair bun and a speck on the rim between stars 10 and 11. Late die state with buckling in the center of the reverse. Weight 78.3 grains. The weight, high wire rims, and later die state place this as one of Breen's series VI strikes. A beautiful half cent. Our grade is Proof-65. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; second finest behind the preceding lot. (PCGS # 35345) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex George W. Rice, St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co. #16 4/1906:1257 ($31)-Peter Mougey-William H. Woodin, Thomas L. Elder #43 9/1910:323-Elmer S. Sears-Albert Holden 1913-R. Henry Norweb Family collection (The Honorable Raymond Henry Norweb [October 1, 1983] and Emery May Holden Norweb)-Emery May Holden Norweb (March 27, 1984)-Raymond Henry Norweb, Jr., Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc., 10/12/1987:95-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 40.3.3).
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Lot 152 |
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1841 Proof Original Breen 1-A R5-. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to iridescent rose and light bluish steel. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. Very attractive with just a few trivial defects, including a small spot of rose and dark steel toning over star 1 and another under the upright of the E in UNITED, plus a tiny nick below the H in HALF. This is the most common date among the Proof Original strikes of the 1840's. Breen state III early with a fine die crack arcing from the dentils left of star 2 through stars 3-6 to the dentils over star 7. Weight 85.4 grains. Plated on page 392 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the variety (the large photos) with smaller photos used to show his die state II (in error as this piece is state III early), plus this is the coin shown in the magnificent color photos at the back of the book. A great piece, so close to gem condition. Our grade is Proof-64+. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1255) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $36.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $15.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 41.1.3).
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Lot 153 |
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1841 Proof Original Breen 1-A R5-. PCGS graded Proof 62 Brown. CAC Approved. Medium chocolate brown with hints of light bluish steel overtone in the fields and traces of original mint red remaining on both sides. The fields are nicely reflective with moderately deep mirrors on both sides giving this piece excellent eye appeal for the grade. No spots or stains, but there are some very tiny contact marks in the obverse fields plus a pair of thin parallel nicks on the nose just right of the nostril. LDS, Breen state III (the usual state) with a clear die crack from the dentils left of star 2 arcing through stars 3-6 to the dentils above star 7. The crack is stronger on this example than on the preceding one. Weight 84.3 grains. Our grade is Proof-60. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 22 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 1254) .
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Virgil M. Brand (his inventory #46596) 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin William Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson 2/7/1941)-sold to Eric P. Newman for $60.00 (Newman traded Col. Green coins to Johnson who in turn paid cash to Brand)-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 41.1.1).
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Lot 154 |
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1841 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R7+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Reverse of 1856. The obverse is mint red and dark bluish steel, about a third of the red remaining. The reverse is chocolate brown with blue steel and sea-green overtones. The obverse fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors while the reverse fields are not as reflective, those mirrors moderately deep at best. There is a carbon spot in the field close before the lips, another over star 10, and one over star 11. Otherwise this piece is nearly flawless. Excellent eye appeal. Our grade is Proof-63. This is one of the rarest of the First Restrike Proofs, perhaps because the Mint produced so many of the 1841 Original Proofs and did not need to supplement their supply. Weight 83.1 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only RB graded. (PCGS # 35349) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 10/1977:150-Paramount International Coin Corp., FPL 1978-Richard H. Gross 8/1983-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 41.2.2).
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Lot 155 |
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1841 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Beautiful bluish steel brown with hints of iridescent rose in protected areas of the obverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on the obverse, the reverse not quite as reflective as the obverse but still very attractive. There is a tiny spot of lighter toning right of star 3, another left of that star, and one in the field off the lower lip. This is the Breen plate coin for the variety. Weight 77.5 grains, consistent with Breen's series IV strikes from the early die state. Our grade is Proof-64. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded. (PCGS # 35351) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 41.3.1).
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Lot 156 |
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1841 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Bluish steel with underlying faded mint red, a third of the red remaining on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. The fields are moderately reflective on both sides, but the mirrors are not especially deep. There is a swipe of darker steel brown toning in the field off the nose tip extending to the left of star 4, a similar stain on the rim above star 7, and a tiny planchet chip on the nose over the nostril, as struck. The reverse is essentially flawless. Our grade is Proof-62. Weight 97.8 grains, which places this piece in Breen's series V. The planchet is thick and there is evidence of a knife rim being smoothed on the reverse, as usual on these Series V strikes. Listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census on page 395 in the Breen encyclopedia. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; second finest behind the preceding example. (PCGS # 35351) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl 1937 (privately)-R. Henry Norweb Family collection (The Honorable Raymond Henry Norweb [October 1, 1983] and Emery May Holden Norweb)-Emery May Holden Norweb (March 27, 1984)-Raymond Henry Norweb, Jr., Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc., 10/12/1987:99-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 41.3.2).
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Lot 157 |
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1842 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Brown. Gorgeous iridescent rose and bluish steel brown with underlying faded red, especially on the reverse. The obverse fields are deeply reflective while the reverse fields are not quite as reflective, those mirrors moderate to deep and still very attractive. A gem example except for a speck of carbon at the dentils under star 1, a small planchet crease on the rim under the ribbon end (as struck), and two tiny specks on the rim at A in STATES. This is the plate coin used to illustrate the variety in the Breen encyclopedia, page 396. Weight 83.3 grains. Our grade is Proof-64+. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 in 66BN. (PCGS # 1260) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List #69, January 1963 (listed for $700.00)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.1.1).
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Lot 158 |
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1842 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6+ PCGS Graded "Genuine", XF Details, Environmental Damage. Silvered. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with frosty light silvery steel in protected areas, especially on the reverse, apparently from a coating or plating of silver or some similar light-colored metal. The coating has mostly worn off but there is enough remaining to be obvious. The only notable mark is a pinprick in the field off the tip of the coronet. The fields are smooth and glossy but not reflective. Weight 80.0 grains. Our grade is Proof-25. Would rate a higher grade if not for the silvering. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label (PCGS # 1260) .
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex Bowers & Ruddy Galleries 3/27/1981:12-Russell Wyatt, Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 9/9/1985:200 ($880)-(via James R. McGuigan)-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., 5/26/1990-Cohen Estate, Superior Galleries (a division of Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc.) 2/2/1992:355-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.1.3).
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Lot 159 |
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1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66+ Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Light bluish steel brown with beautiful electric blue and iridescent rose tones on the reverse, 20% of the mint color remaining. The mirrors in the obverse fields are deep while the reverse fields are slightly less reflective, those fields showing moderate to deep mirrors. This piece offers outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a small spot of darker bluish steel toning (not carbon) in the field under the chin near the throat, a similar spot over the right top of the 4, and another on the lower right point of star 3. This example was used to illustrate the variety in the Breen encyclopedia, and the obverse is plated on page 115 in the second edition of the Cohen reference. Our grade is Proof-65. Weight 82.3 grains, apparently from Breen's Series I. There is an obvious knife rim on the obverse from star 5 to star 11. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35355) .
Estimated Value $12,500-UP.
Ex Carl M. Wurtzbach-Virgil M. Brand 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin William Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson February 1941, not sold) 6/21/1946-Armin W. Brand Estate-Jane Brand Allen-integrated into the Anderson Dupont (duPont) Sale, Part II, Stack's 11/11/1954:1134 ($190.00)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.2.1).
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Lot 160 |
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1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Mellowed mint red delicately fading to light bluish steel brown. The fields are very reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. Apparently both sides, especially the reverse, were repolished to deepen the mirrors before striking this piece. There are a few very faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a microscopic rim nick at star 9. A gorgeous, very impressive proof half cent. Our grade is Proof-65+, the "plus" for the enhanced reflectivity. Weight 77.7 grains, apparently Breen's Series III. There is a wire rim from star 4 to star 10 and a similar wire rim over STATES OF AMERICA. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; second finest behind the preceding lot. (PCGS # 35355) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Martin F. Kortjohn, Stack's 10/19/1979:582 ($3,500)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1518-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.2.3).
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Lot 161 |
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1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Double Struck. Beautiful bluish steel brown and iridescent rose with underlying faded red on both sides. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. A gem example except for a carbon spot at the top of the outer hair bun and a speck of carbon at the left top of the first T in STATES. Double struck, the second impression rotated 5-10 degrees CCW from the first. Stars 6-13 have shadow stars between them in the fields, and clear evidence of the undertype can be seen on the chin, in the field below, on the nose tip, and over the tip of the coronet. There is some weaker undertype visible on the reverse as well, strongest at the leaves under RIC. This is not your usual chatter strike or machine doubling often seen on early proofs; this is a real double strike. An attractive example of a rare variety, probably unique as a double struck mint error. Our grade is Proof-63+. Weight 77.5 grains, most likely from Breen's Series III, similar to the preceding lot. There is a knife rim from star 3 to star 10 and on the upper two-thirds of the reverse. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest in BN. (PCGS # 35354) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Lester Merkin Coins, Inc., 3/15/1967:133 ($480.00)-Worrell Family Collection, Superior Galleries (a division of Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc.) 5/30/1989:5006 (where the double strike was not mentioned)-John Richard "J. R." Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior Galleries (a Stanford Financial Portfolio Company) 2/17/2001:160 ($8,625)-Chris Victor-McCawley Fixed Price List 12/8/2001-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.2.4).
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Lot 162 |
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1842 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R7-. PCGS graded Proof 66+ Brown. Reverse of 1840. Beautiful iridescent rose and blue steel with generous amounts of underlying faded mint red. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. There is a small carbon spot in the dentils under the 1 and a speck of darker toning high on the neck. Weight 98.0 grains, which places this piece in Breen's series V. There is a knife rim from star 5 to star 12 and over TES-OF-AME. Listed in the condition census on page 398 in the Breen encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-64. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded in BN. (PCGS # 35357) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $36.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $15.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.3.2).
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Lot 163 |
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1842 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R7-. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. Reverse of 1840. Mellowed mint red fading to steel brown, half the mint color remaining. The obverse fields are nicely reflective with moderately deep mirrors while the reverse has shallow mirrors, the lower reflectivity of the reverse a characteristic of these series VI strikes. There are tiny spots on the upper half of the obverse, the largest of these on the rim over star 6. Softly struck on both sides with fine planchet striations running NW to SE. Weight 70.5 grains, an example with all the markers of Breen's Series VI strikes. These Series VI strikes are not examples of our Mint's best work. Our grade is Proof-60. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only RB graded. (PCGS # 35358) .
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex George L. Davis (acquired circa 1880) 1890-Davis Estate, Stack's 4/8/1954:118 ($125.00)-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:24-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 42.3.3).
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Lot 164 |
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1843 Proof Original Breen 1-A R5+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Attractive bluish steel brown and chocolate. No spots, stains, or marks. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides, just a few faint hairlines from a higher grade. The best identifying mark is a bit of slightly darker toning nestled inside the top of the H in HALF. A knife rim shows on the obverse from star 5 clockwise to star 13. This is the plate coin for Breen's Restrike Series VII on page 401 in his encyclopedia. In addition, the obverse is plated on page 115 of the second edition of the Cohen half cent reference to show the variety. Weight 81.5 grains. Our grade is Proof-63. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 1266) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List #69, January 1963 (listed for $725.00)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 43.1.1).
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Lot 165 |
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1843 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Light olive brown with rose and blue steel toning in protected areas and traces of mint red remaining on both sides. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on the obverse, the reverse mirrors not quite as deep as the obverse. There are some clouds of lighter toning on both sides, a spot of glue on the rim over the second S in STATES, and a small stain on the rim at star 5. Weight 77.5 grains, which places this piece in Breen's series III. A knife rim shows on the upper half of the obverse and the upper two-thirds of the reverse. Our grade is Proof-63. Plated on page 402 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the First Restrike variety. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35360) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 43.2.1).
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Lot 166 |
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1843 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Reverse of 1856. Light bluish steel brown with iridescent rose tones in protected areas. There are many tiny spots in the field at stars 1-4, and myriad tiny struck-through marks from rag lint in the field at stars 1-2 and 11-12, as struck, of course. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. Weight 82.4 grains, which places this piece in Breen's series I, the sharp early state for these proofs. Our grade is Proof-60. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65BN (the preceding lot). (PCGS # 35360) .
Estimated Value $7,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co., Inc. (Wayte M. Raymond and James G. Macallister) 9/12/1935:868 ($61.00) (Plate III)-R. Henry Norweb Family collection (The Honorable Raymond Henry Norweb [October 1, 1983] and Emery May Holden Norweb)-Emery May Holden Norweb (March 27, 1984)-Raymond Henry Norweb, Jr., Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc., 10/12/1987:105 (via James R. McGuigan)-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 43.2.2).
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Lot 167 |
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1843 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R7. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Light bluish steel brown and golden tan. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides, a few faint hairlines from choice. The only notable mark is a spot of darker toning mixed with fine crud on the left side of star 5. Plated on page 403 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the variety and also in his color photos at the back of the book. Weight 97.5 grains, which places this piece in Breen's series V (although he mistakenly lists it as a Series VI example in his condition census). A knife rim shows on more than half of both sides. Our grade is Proof-62. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded at PCGS. (PCGS # 35363) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Frederick Reed Alvord 11/1/1923-Alvord Estate, Samuel Hudson Chapman 6/9/1924:199 ($36)-unknown-Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List January, 1963 (listed for $1,450)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., February 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 43.3.1).
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Lot 168 |
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1844 Proof Original Breen 1-A R5+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful electric steel blue and iridescent rose with mint red in protected areas of the obverse. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a very lightly abraded spot in the field off the lips, another at the dentils below star 11, a tiny planchet chip in the field very close to the chin, plus a small spot of steel toning at the dentils below star 2. This piece is pictured in the Breen encyclopedia to represent the date in the color photos at the back of the book. Our grade is Proof-64. Weight 82.9 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1272) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $65.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $15.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.1.2).
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Lot 169 |
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1844 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R7+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Mellowed mint red fading to light bluish steel brown, at least half of the original color remaining. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on the obverse and moderate to deep mirrors on the reverse. The only defects, and they are trivial, are a small planchet chip right of star 2 and a carbon spot over the left side of star 1. Otherwise this piece is a solid gem. Plated on page 405 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the variety. This piece is the first one listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census on that same page. Our grade is Proof-64+, very close to Proof-65. Weight 82.4 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded in RB. (PCGS # 35367) .
Estimated Value $17,500-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $36.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $25.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Burdette G. Johnson 2/2/1947-Burdette G. Johnson Estate 12/15/1948, valued at $65.00-later-Charles J. duPont, Anderson Dupont (duPont) Sale, Part II, Stack's 11/11/1954:1138 ($350.00)-Doris E. Nelson-Toby and Doris E. (Nelson) Szymanski (the "TAD" collection) Stack's 3/15/1975:865-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.2.1).
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Lot 170 |
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1844 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Bluish steel brown and chocolate. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors showing some faint hairlines on the obverse. There is a lighter coppery tone on the highest points over the ear and a very tiny rim nick under the left side of the second 4. Plated on page 406 in the Breen reference to illustrate the variety and in the second edition of the Cohen book on page 115 to show the 1844 obverse. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 78.6 grains, Breen's series IV, the sharp early state. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest with the following lot. (PCGS # 35369) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Farish Baldenhofer collection, Stack's 11/11/1955:114 ($150.00)-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/15/1976 (via Delmar N. Bland)-Roy E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., 10/8/1976-William K. Raymond, Fixed Price List August 1977 (listed at $1,400)-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.3.2).
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Lot 171 |
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1844 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Attractive golden light brown with blue steel overtones and faded mint red in protected areas on the obverse. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on the obverse, moderate to deep mirrors on the reverse. Flawless except for a thin, very light contact mark in the field close over star 1. Our grade is Proof-64. Weight 98.2 grains, consistent with Breen's series V, which he says "probably exists" (his encyclopedia, page 384, next to last paragraph). Curiously, on page 406 Breen goes on to list a known example of series V weighing 96.2 grains (NN #44, 6/23/1954:322), and Richard T. Coleman Jr., lists a total of four, including this piece. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest with the preceding lot. (PCGS # 35369) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Stack's 4/26/1962:234 ($690.00)-Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/15/1983:301-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 44.3.3).
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Lot 172 |
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1845 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6+. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. CAC Approved. Light olive brown with blue steel and sea green overtones on the obverse. The fields are slightly reflective with shallow mirrors. There are two tiny nicks on the lower part of the neck, some microscopic ticks in the field at stars 1-3, and a nick over the left top of the N in CENT. Delicate but obvious repunching shows on the 4 and triple punching is evident on the 5, as always for this date. Our grade is Proof-58. Not circulated, merely a slightly mishandled proof. This is the third example listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census (encyclopedia, page 408). Weight 82.0 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer. (PCGS # 1278) .
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 45.1.1).
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Lot 173 |
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1845 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R7+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Chocolate brown with blue steel overtones. There are generous traces of faded mint red on the obverse and very attractive iridescent rose tones on the reverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderately deep mirrors on both sides. There is a speck of reddish carbon in the field close over the bust tip, a faint hairline from the field over star 2 to the throat and neck, and a dull rim nick at star 2. Our grade is Proof-62. This is the third piece listed in the Breen census on page 411 in his encyclopedia. Weight 82.0 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded. (PCGS # 35372) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Charles A. Cass, Stack's "The Empire Sale" 11/12/1957:111 ($350.00)-Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List January, 1963 (listed for $1,450)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 45.2.1).
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Lot 174 |
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1845 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Light olive and golden tan with blue steel and delicate rose overtones in protected areas on the obverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. There are some microscopic specks on the cheek and neck and a tiny carbon speck left of star 13 plus another over the 4 in the date. A knife rim over AMERIC has been smoothed, most likely done at the mint to eliminate this "defect" prior to releasing it to a customer. Plated on page 412 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the variety. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 97.3 grains, from Breen's series V of heavyweight planchet strikes. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66BN (the following lot). (PCGS # 35375) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 45.3.1).
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Lot 175 |
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1845 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Golden light olive with delicate overtones of rose and blue steel. The fields are highly reflective on the obverse with deep mirrors while the reverse is not quite as reflective, those mirrors moderate to deep. There is a speck of carbon left of star 6 and another on the rim over the left top of the M. Somewhat softly struck in the centers, which is characteristic of the Series VI restrikes. A very attractive piece in spite of the trivial defects. Our grade is Proof-63+. Weight 78.1 grains, Breen's Series VI. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35375) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Charles M. Williams, The Numismatic Gallery (Abe Kosoff and Abner Kreisberg) 11/14/1950:763 ($67.50)-Martin F. Kortjohn, Stack's 10/19/1979:585 ($2,700)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1520-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 45.3.3).
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Lot 176 |
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1846 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6. PCGS graded Proof 64+ Brown. Light bluish steel brown and chocolate with hints of faded mint red on the obverse, 20% of the red remaining on the reverse. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. The notable marks are a spot at the dentils off the stem tip and a deep struck-through line above the E in CENT, as minted. This thin depression (caused by a short piece of wire stuck on the die) is present on at least three other examples according to Breen (see the comment on page 414 in his encyclopedia). Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 81.8 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1284) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex F. C. C. Boyd, New Netherlands Coin Co. 51st Catalogue, 6/19/1958:1220 ($130.00)-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 9/27/1980:138 ($4,000)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1521-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 46.1.2).
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Lot 177 |
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1846 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R8-. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Bluish steel and chocolate brown with iridescent rose and faded mint red in protected areas of the obverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate mirrors on both sides. The notable defects are a very shallow contact mark or planchet depression on the rim under the 1 in the date and a tiny rim nick left of star 4. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 83.4 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded. (PCGS # 35378) .
Estimated Value $17,500-UP.
Ex Stack's, Metro New York Numismatic Convention, 4/26/1962:236 ($620.00)-unknown-Stack's 1976 A.N.A. Sale, 8/24/1976:197-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 46.2.1).
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Lot 178 |
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1846 Second Restrike Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. The obverse is bluish steel brown with faded mint red in the protected areas while the reverse is golden light brown. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. There is a small spot of darker toning close over the inner hair bun and a smaller speck low on the neck over the bust, plus another in the field below the chin. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the trivial defects. Our grade is Proof-64. The obverse is plated in the second edition of the Cohen book on page 116 to illustrate the date. Weight 96.7 grains, Breen's Series V struck on thick planchets. A strong horizontal die line extends from the neck into the field to the left. This die line is present on the originals of this date but fades and it not seen on the restrikes. Quite curious, as this is certainly a second restrike. Perhaps the thick planchet produced a stronger strike that helped bring out die elements that were not seen when struck against thinner planchets. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; this example and the following lot the only ones graded. (PCGS # 35381) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Dr. Christian A. Allenburger, B. Max Mehl 3/23/1948:1055-Martin F. Kortjohn, Stack's 10/19/1979:586-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr.-Eric Streiner-Stack's 1/14/1992:302-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 46.3.4).
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Lot 179 |
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1846 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Medium brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel and hints of underlying faded mint red on both sides. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate mirrors on both sides, the reflectivity hampered by diagonal die polishing lines running NW-SE in the upper obverse fields and similar microscopic die polishing lines running NE-SW on the reverse. Obviously the dies were given a light touch-up before striking this later series of restrikes. The notable marks are a speck in the field over the tip of the nose and another over star 8. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 79.1 grains, Breen's series VI (the later restrikes on thinner planchets showing some strike weakness in the centers). The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; this example and the preceding lot the only ones graded. (PCGS # 35381) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 46.3.1).
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Lot 180 |
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1847 Proof Original (Breen's Restrike Series VII) Breen 1-A R8. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Uniform light chocolate brown with hints of iridescent rose and lilac in the fields on both sides. The fields are nicely reflective with moderately deep mirrors. There is a light nick on the rim near the dentils right of star 12, a speck of darker toning in the field between stars 3 and 4, a tiny struck-through mark in the field off the brow lock, and microscopic planchet chips around the lower half of the reverse rim, as struck. This is Breen's plate coin for his "Restrike Series VII" version of the Proof Original large berry reverse (see page 419 in his encyclopedia). These "Series VII" pieces were struck using the original dies, but the dies were repolished prior to use and were struck with a knife rim on the upper half of the obverse. The vertical die lines left of star 6 that are present on the earlier original strikes are now faint. Apparently the "Series VII" originals are technically restrikes specially struck to satisfy customer demands made after the supply of originals available from the Mint was exhausted. Only two examples are known to us, this piece and the Norweb coin (Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:116), although others may exist. Our grade is Proof-62+. Weight 85.0 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1290) .
Estimated Value $17,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 47.1.1).
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Lot 181 |
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1847 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R8. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Mint red fading to light steel brown, about 80% of the red remaining on the obverse and 25% of the reverse showing faded mint color. The mirrors are moderately deep on both sides. The only notable defects are a collection of microscopic specks at ERICA, a small spot in the field close before the lips, and a vertical nick through star 4 into the field below. A beautiful half cent with lots of original mint color remaining; could easily be awarded a higher grade. Our grade is Proof-63. Although the 1847 First Restrike is underappreciated in most price guides because they lump the first and second restrikes into a single "Restrikes" category, it appears to be an extreme rarity. Breen called it "the rarest of all die combinations among the proof-only dates, being rarer than the 1831 or 1836 with small berries or the 1852 with large berries" (Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857, page 420). Current research seems to support his assertion. While Breen lists three examples, we know from plate matching that the second piece (Stack's 3/24/1972:530) is the same as Kagin's 11/1/1974:27 offering included in his third listing. Likewise, Richard T. Coleman Jr., who has dedicated many years to studying the provenance of proof half cents, lists 4 examples but can confirm only two of those exist with certainty. Of course there is always a chance more examples of the First Restrike are out there somewhere. But the fact is, after decades of dedicated searching, this was the final piece acquired to finish The Missouri Cabinet, the only complete collection of U.S. Half Cents (business strikes, proofs, and edge variants) ever formed. That says a lot. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded. (PCGS # 35385) .
Estimated Value $65,000-UP.
Ex Harlan P. Smith, S. H. & H. Chapman 5/8/1906:1225 ($37.50) (illustrated on Plate XII in the catalog)-George H. Earle, Jr., Henry Chapman 6/25/1912:3673 ($42.50)-Charles M. Williams, Numismatic Galleries Fixed Price List #68, 11/14/1950:767-unknown-probably later in Hollinbeck Kagin Coin Company Sale #279, 9/16/1968:1120 ($2,150)-unknown-Kagin's Numismatic Auctions, Inc., "Sale of the 70's," 11/2/1973:985 ($5,750)-unknown-Heritage Numismatic Corporation Auctions, Inc., 9/8/2011:3108 (via Chris McCawley)-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 47.2.1).
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Lot 182 |
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1847 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6-. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Light steel brown faded down from mint red, a third of the red remaining. The obverse fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors while the reverse is not quite as reflective. Those mirrors are moderate to deep thanks to the microscopic die polishing lines running NE-SW that cover the fields on that side. Very attractive with outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of silvery toning at the dentils over star 5 and a speck of darker toning on the neck. Our grade is Proof-65. Weight 78.4 grains, Breen's series IV. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only RB graded. (PCGS # 35388) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 7/10/1920:792-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 47.3.1).
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Lot 183 |
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1847 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6-. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Bluish steel and chocolate with sea green overtones and underlying iridescent rose. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate mirrors on both sides. There is a carbon speck in the field close over the bust at the neck, another at the lower point of star 13, and one on the rim at IT in UNITED, plus a small rim nick at ST in STATES. A knife edge on the upper part of the reverse was carefully smoothed, most likely done at the mint prior to releasing this piece to the public. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 96.8 grains, Breen's series V. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded in BN. (PCGS # 35387) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Roy E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., 1992 (privately)-Eric Streiner, Stack's 1/14/1992:303-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 47.3.4).
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Lot 184 |
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1847 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R6-. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1840. Golden light olive brown and tan with delicate overtones of blue steel and iridescent rose in the protected areas. The fields are highly reflective on the obverse with deep mirrors while the reverse is not quite as reflective, those mirrors moderate to deep. The obverse fields show some faint hairlines. The best identifying marks are a speck on the rim at IT in UNITED and a very thin nick on the rim at ES. Weight 69.9 grains and the strike is weak on the upper part of the wreath, both consistent with Breen's series VI strikes. Our grade is Proof-64. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the minor defects, very close to gem status. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66BN (the preceding lot).) (PCGS # 35387) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex John Story Jenks, Henry Chapman 12/7/1921:6283 ($49.00)-John H. Clapp 1940-Clapp Estate 1942 (via Stack's privately) 2/6/1942-Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., 2/20/1976-Louis E. Eliasberg, Jr., Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc., 5/29/1996:467-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 47.3.5).
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Lot 185 |
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1848 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6. PCGS graded Proof 65+ Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Bluish steel brown with underlying faded mint red covering a third of the planchet, mostly on the obverse. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. Very attractive and close to gem status. The only defects are a tiny planchet flake under star 5, a small spot close over star 13, another over the C in AMERICA, and a vertical nick on the rim at star 10. Our grade is Proof-64. This is the second piece listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census on page 422 in the half cent encyclopedia. Weight 81.6 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1297) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $53.50) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $25.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.1.3).
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Lot 186 |
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1848 Proof Original Breen 1-A R6. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Mint red fading to steel brown, about half of the red remaining. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate mirrors on the obverse and slightly deeper ones on the reverse. A gem except for a few carbon spots, including one in the field left of the date and another in the field below star 10 near the hair bun. This is the third piece listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census on page 422 in the encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 83.7 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65+RB (the preceding lot). (PCGS # 1297) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex John Work Garrett (acquired circa 1890's) 6/26/1942-Garrett Estate-Johns Hopkins University, Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, Inc., 11/28/1979:41 ($4,400)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1525-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.1.4).
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Lot 187 |
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1848 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R5+. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Bluish steel brown with traces of underlying faded mint red on the reverse. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. There are some faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a tiny planchet flake in the field below the tip of the chin. Excellent eye appeal for the grade. This is the plate coin illustrating the variety on page 424 in the Breen encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 85.2 grains, most likely from Breen's series I. There is no trace of die rust in the field at star 8, which indicates this was one of the earlier strikes. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35390) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.2.1).
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1848 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R5+. PCGS graded Proof 55 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Glossy light steel brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The fields are smooth and retain some of their reflectivity. The only notable mark is a light scuff on the rim over the ATES in STATES. Our grade is Proof-40. Weight 84.2 grains, consistent with Breen's series I. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 in 65BN, 1 in 66BN (the two other lots in this sale). (PCGS # 35390) .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex William H. Fenn, III, Stack's 10/9/1976:34 ($450)-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc. (University of Wisconsin sale) 10/3/1977:154 ($500) (via Julian Leidman)-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.2.2).
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Lot 189 |
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1848 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R5+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Very attractive light to medium brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. The only mark is a speck of darker toning in the field over star 1. Traces of microscopic die rust are visible in the field at star 8 down to the hair (as struck, a feature seen on Breen's Series III restrikes). Weight 78.2 grains. The strike is a bit weak at the curls on the neck and in the center of the reverse, and there is a high knife rim on the reverse from the F in OF clockwise to ED in UNITED, all characteristics of the lightweight series III strikes. This is the fourth coin listed in the condition census on page 424 in the Breen encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-63+. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66BN (offered two lots earlier in this sale). (PCGS # 35390) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Hazen B. Hinman, Sr. (Century Collection) 6/29/1964-Hinman Estate, Paramount International Coin Corporation 4/30/1965:121 ($550.00)-Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, Inc., listed in multiple issues of Rare Coin Review-Stack's Martin F. Kortjohn sale 10/19/1979:588 at ($2,400)-Roy E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1526-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.2.3).
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1848 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Reverse of 1840. Golden light olive and sea green with iridescent purple and rose tones in protected areas. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. Excellent eye appeal, very close to gem condition. The only notable defects are a spot of darker toning in the field midway between star 3 and the upper lip, a speck of dark toning left of star 8, and a tiny vertical struck-through line in the field over the right side of star 1, as struck. Fine die rust shows in the field at star 8, as always on these Second Restrikes and on some of the First Restrikes. Both sides are plated in the Breen encyclopedia on page 425 to illustrate the variety, and the obverse is plated in the 1879 Frossard Monograph, Plate VI. Weight 98.0 grains, from Breen's series V. Our grade is Proof-64. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only example graded. (PCGS # 35393) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex George W. Merritt, Édouard Frossard 1/3/1879:330-Édouard Frossard-Allison W. Jackman 10/1918-Jackman Estate, Henry Chapman 6/28/1918:907 (Plate 5) ($55.00)-Frederick Reed Alvord 11/1/1923-Alvord Estate, Samuel Hudson Chapman 6/9/1924:209 ($46)-unknown-Stack's Metro New York Convention Sale 4/27/1962:239 ($600.00)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) April 20, 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 48.3.1).
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1849 Small Date Proof Original Breen 1-A R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Light brown with iridescent rose and blue steel overtones plus faded mint red in protected areas of the reverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderately deep mirrors on both sides. Kept from gem status by a tiny spot of planchet impurity struck into the field left of star 11 and a microscopic chip on the coronet over the I in LIBERTY. As a point of interest, the 8 in the date on all the Small Date Proofs is weaker than the other three digits. The weakness appears to have been caused by a clog in the die that went uncorrected during its use on both the Originals and First Restrikes. Listed in the Breen/Hanson condition census on page 427 in Breen's encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-63. Weight 83.5 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied with the following lot for finest graded. (PCGS # 35369) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex R. L. Miles, Jr., Stack's 4/10/1969:64 ($700)-Hathaway and Bowers Galleries, Inc. (Terry Hathaway and Q. David Bowers) Fixed Price List #3, December 1969-Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, Inc., Rare Coin Review #10, March-April 1971-Ellis and Doris Robison Family Collection, Stack's 2/10/1982:383 ($2,200)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1527-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.2.2).
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1849 Small Date Proof Original Breen 1-A R6+. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Golden light olive brown and chocolate with blue steel overtones. The fields are highly reflective with nice mirrors on both sides. There is some light crud caked into the protected areas and a few faint hairlines in the obverse fields. The best identifying mark is a small spot of darker toning on the rim off the tip of the wreath stem. Plated on page 426 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the variety, and listed in the condition census on the following page. Weight 86.3 grains. This piece has a sharp knife rim on most of the obverse, strongest at stars 6-11, and Breen calls this one of his series VII strikes (and lists it as such in his census on page 428). Our grade is Proof-62. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied with the preceding lot for finest graded. (PCGS # 1302) .
Estimated Value $8,500-UP.
Ex Joseph Brobston, Stack's Fixed Price List #69 January, 1963 (listed for $750.00)-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.2.1).
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1849 Small Date First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Bright original mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, 90% of the original color remaining. A breathtaking example with deeply mirrored fields and nearly flawless surfaces. But it's not quite perfect. There are microscopic specks of steel toning on the neck and face, and a speck of darker toning under the stem end. The only contact mark is a faint vertical scratch in the field up from the right point of star 3. The reverse is pristine. Breathtaking eye appeal, could easily justify a higher grade. This is the color plate coin for the year in the back of Breen's encyclopedia, and the obverse was also used to illustrate the variety on page 430 (the reverse shown on that page appears to be of a different coin). Listed in Breen's census as an early strike, his Series I, on page 430 in the encyclopedia. Our grade is Proof-64+. Weight 84.1 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 6; 1 in 65RB, 1 in 66RB (the following lot). (PCGS # 1306) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $60.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $15.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $30.01-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.3.2).
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1849 Small Date First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Reverse of 1856. Beautiful medium brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel and 15% of the original mint red remaining on the obverse, 30% on the reverse. The fields are highly reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. Outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a speck of carbon in the field off the peak of the 1 and a light diagonal nick in the middle of the front edge of the neck. The reverse is flawless. Our grade is Proof-64+, close to gem. Weight 86.2 grains, listed by Breen as a series II strike in his census on page 431 in the encyclopedia. There is no trace of a knife edge on this piece. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 1306) .
Estimated Value $12,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son, Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.3.1).
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1849 Large Date Proof Breen 2-D Cohen-1 R8 (as a proof). PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Iridescent purple and rose on the obverse, possibly chemically cleaned long ago and retoned. The reverse is dark bluish steel brown with tan toning in protected areas, and this side looks original. The fields are slightly reflective with shallow mirrors on both sides. There is a curved struck-through line in the field under star 7 and several more tiny ones in the field between star 2 and the chin, all characteristics of a genuine proof strike. The only marks are a speck under the 4 in the date, another in the field right of the inner curl, and a light rim bruise at the F in OF. One of only a very few confirmed proof strikes of the large date variety, this being the first one in Breen's list of proofs. Our grade is Proof-58+. Weight 84.9 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest graded. (PCGS # 1308) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Thomas Cleneay 10/21/1887-Cleaney Estate, Samuel H. and Henry Chapman, 12/9/1890:1985 ($4.00)-unknown-(later probably) Charles "Suitcase" Foster 1951-52-(possibly the same as) New England Rare Coin Galleries, Inc., "The Cambridge Sale" 12/3/1976:108 ($425)-unknown-Stuart Levine 6/6/1994-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.1.6).
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1849 Large Date C-1 R2-. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive steel brown with underlying faded mint red on the obverse and bluish steel overtones on the reverse. The only defects are a pair of very tiny vertical nicks in the field under star 4. Very early die state, Manley state 1.0 early, with smooth, slightly reflective fields on both sides. Evidence of a chatter strike shows on the obverse where the date and stars are sharply doubled. Outstanding eye appeal. The sharp strike and prooflike fields have encouraged some to label this piece a proof. Our grade is MS64 Prooflike. Weight 85.4 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied with the following lot for finest graded of the variety. (PCGS # 35318) .
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc. 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) April 20, 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-EPNNES-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.1.2).
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1849 Large Date C-1 R2-. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful bluish dark steel brown and chocolate. The only defect is a tiny rim nick at S-O. Sharply struck MDS, Manley state 2.0 early, Breen state II. The fields are slightly reflective and covered with fine die polishing lines from a fresh lapping. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied with the preceding lot for finest graded of the variety. (PCGS # 35318) .
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 2/25/1909:225 (lot of 10 pieces)-unknown-Gene Reale (privately) 6/6/1994-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 49.1.7).
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