Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Phillips, E.S.
Abstract:
A detailed chronological record of coin purchases from virtually every sale held during the period 1874 to 1882
Extent:
1 ledger
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

E.S. Phillips ledger, 1874-1882, Archives, American Numismatic Society.

Background

Scope and Content:

Contains a detailed chronological record of coin purchases from virtually every sale held during the period 1874 to 1882, including those of Cogan, Harzfeld, Strobridge, Scott, Proskey, Frossard, Woodward, and Haseltine, with transcriptions of catalog descriptions and prices paid for thousands of lots acquired.

Biographical / Historical:

E.S. Phillips was a coin collector or dealer from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Open to all researchers.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to publish or reproduce must be secured from the American Numismatic Society.

PREFERRED CITATION:

E.S. Phillips ledger, 1874-1882, Archives, American Numismatic Society.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
75 Varick Street, 11th floor
New York, NY 10013, United States
CONTACT:
archives@numismatics.org