ERIC P. NEWMAN NUMISMATIC EDUCATION SOCIETY

ERIC P. NEWMAN NUMISMATIC EDUCATION SOCIETY

6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis 5, Missouri

November 8, 1978

Mr. James Douglas •••' Coin Acceptors, Inc.

4946 Daggett St. Louis, MO 63110

Dear Mr. Douglas:

You were nice enough to offer to give to us various varieties of coin changers and coin rejectors which your company made, or which you have. I believe these will be most interesting for the Museum we are establishing in the Mercantile Tower.

When you do come downtown, perhaps you should try to do it somewhere around noon so at least I can take you to lunch. I work at Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., 400 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, telephone 444-6525.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Eric P. Newman

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A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND EXHIBITION

OF COINS, CURRENCY AND HISTORIC OBJECTS



February 23, 1979

Coin Acceptors Co. 4946 Daggett Street

St. Louis, MD 63110

Attention: Mr. Johnson

Dear Mr. Johnson:

We are very sincerely appreciative of the group of coin acceptors and coin changers which you were kind enough to donate to our collection. I am satisfied that when these are on exhibit the public will be very interested in them.

After reading your description of them and looking at their intricate parts I can fully appreciate the thought and engineering

which goes into their development.

I am sure that many people after seeing your equipment will begin to understand what goes on inside a vending machine.

Thank you again for your kindness and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Eric P. Newman

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A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR EDUCATION

THROUGH RESEARCH AND EXHIBITION



6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105

August 17, 1990

Mr. Leo Levasseur

Executive Vice President

Coin Acceptors, Inc.

300 Hunter Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63124

Dear Leo:

Thank you for your cooperation in giving us samples of three of your

products—one for $1 notes and two fpr checking coins. This will add

to our collection of such items.

Eric P. Newman

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IOLA, WISCONSIN

December 27, 1962

Mr. Eric P. Newman 6450 Cecil Avenue St. Louis, Missouri

Dear Mr. Newman:

With the March issue, COINS magazine's format is being expanded to 64 pages. We feel this is a step for¬

ward and hope to be able to present to our readers a larger variet^of higher quality reading material.

You have a great deal of numismatic knowledge that could help our readers a lot. We are looking for articles on almost every numismatic subject from six to seven thousand words in length which can be rather profusely illustrated. Although we do not try to sell COINS on the

basis of its educational content, this is what we are trying to get to the public; educational material in a highly readable, enjoyable form.

Our word rate is one cent with up to five dollars for original photographs.

Please let me hear from you on this. I hope the idea of writing for COINS will interest you and if there are any further questions in your mind, I will do my best to answer them.

Sincerely

A1 Varner Editor

January 2, 1963

Coins Magazine lola, Wisconsin

Gentlemen:

Thank you for asking me to write some material for your enlarged Coins Magazine* I am quite overburdened in writing long hair material so that I cannot produce anything original for you at the present* However, there is something of mine which has been published in the past which had a very limited circulation and might be a good item to reprint.

Would you be nice enough to send me a copy of your magazine and indicate the size of the format and type of paper of the hew issue so that 1 could see if my suggestion is appropriate,

I, personally, will not accept any money or any¬ thing but if you want to contribute to this foundation for researoh you could do so*

We look forward to receiving a sample of your publication.

Sincerely yours.

ERIC P. NEWMAH NUMISMATIC EDUCATION SOCIETY

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June 29, 1955

Coin Galleries

III West ?7th Street

New York 19* New York

Gentlemen:

I am grateful to you for sending me

Lot No# 35 from your sale of July 11* It is

unfortunate that it is in such poor condition*

Whether rare die varieties will bring

a price, I do not know, but I will send in a

bid in the hope that I can acquire this item

and |ive it to somebody as a present*

Sincerely yours.

SFN/atb

October 30, 1974

Mr. Bill Coiner Handyman

Dear Bill:

Thank you very much for obtaining the Homelite chain saw for me. It has arrived and I believe you asked me to let you know when it was here so that you could bill me for it with appropriate freight charges.

Thanks again for your wholehearted cooperation.

Sincerely,

Eric P. Newman

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6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis, M.issouri 63105

Harry W. Colborn March 10, 1993 3809 Hickory Hill Rd. Murrysville, PA 15668-1070

Dear Mr. Colburn:

Thanks for the draft of your Bar Cent article. If you publish it please make a change or so as follows:

p.l, paragraph 2 - the date 1783 should be 1785. The Novas dated 1783 were coined in 1785.

p • 5, item (a). It is the earliest numismatic article on American coins.

I hope you will check the New York newspapers as I suggested.

Sincerely

Eric P. Newman

The Foundation of The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking

AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY . P.O. BOX 214 . DALLAS. TEXAS • 75275 • (214) 692-2991

Alan B. Coleman

President

August 12, 1986

Mr. Leslie Elam Director American Numismatic Society Broadway at 155th Street

New York, NY 10032

Dear Les:

I have now spoken to each of the three individuals named in your letter of July 12 whose terms expire on the ANS Council in January, 1987. I am happy to report to you that all three of them, Mr. Harry W. Bass, Jr., Prof. Glen W. Bowersock, and Mrs. Margo Russell, have agreed to serve a full additional term on the Council if they are elected by their colleague

By copies of this letter I am informing my fellow nominating committee Council members, John D. Leggett, Jr. and Eric P. Newman.

As I told you, Les, I will be in Europe on the date of the October ANS Council meeting, hence regrettably I cannot attend. I hope this letter

will serve as my report to the Council in lieu of my actual attendance at that meeting.

I am very pleased that Messrs. Bowersock and Bass and Mrs. Russell have agreed to continue on with their valuable services to the ANS.

Sincerely,

■"* -—'Alan B. Coleman

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cc: Mr. John D. Leggett, Jr. Mr. Eric P. Newman



August 19, 1986

Mr. Alan B. Coleman

Southern Methodist University

P. 0. Box 214

Dallas, TX 75275

Dear Alan:

Thank you for your letter of August 12, 1986. I also will be in Europe

at the time of the October meeting. Therefore, perhaps John Leggett

will handle the matter for the Committee.

Kindest regards,

Eric P. Newman

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Frank J. Colletti Certified Public Accountant

1439 Stephen Marc Lane East Meadow, New York 11554

(516) 481-9244 FAX (516) 481-1845

May 10, 2010

Eric P. Newman

6450 Cecil Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63105

Dear Eric:

First, I would like to thank you for signing my books, they

will become a cherished part of my collection. Also, as per your

request, they are currently on the way to Ken Bressett for his

signature. I could not send them sooner because Ken was very busy

with the current edition of the Guide Book.

Since our previous correspondence, I have seen several

articles that mentioned your involvement with the 1913 V-nickel.

It was interesting reading, and it must have been an amazing

experience. Some day I would love to be able to read your

correspondence regarding the 1913 V-nickels, and your experiences

in the coin industry.

I am sorry that I did not realize how many books you had

been involved in, perhaps I will be able to obtain some others

for your signature. In the meantime, I wish you the best and hope

fm- manv years of correspondence.

Frank J. Colletti

2 Court Street Newburyport, Mass. Feb. 15th I960

Dear Mr. Newman:

My friend, George Fuld, suggested that you might like one of my Washington restrikes to add to your collection. I have enclosed one with my best wishes.

Albert Coll is

February 17, I960

Hr# Albert Collis 2 Court Street Newburyport, Mass,

Dear Mr,Collisi

It was very kind of you to send me a restrike of the Washington die which you obtained from the Perkins family,

I am enclosing herewith a necktie with a Pine Tree shilling design and I hope that you enjoy wearing it, I had these made up for nice people like you who live in Massachusetts.

Sincerely yours,

ERIC P, NEWMAN

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2 Court Street Newburyport, Mass. Feb. 26tb I960

Mr. Eric P. Newman 400 Washington Ave. St. Louis, Mo.

Dear Mr. Newman,

Your thoughtfulness in sending me the tie is much appreciated. I've already worn it twice and will sport it at the Boston Numismatic Society meeting in March.

I don't know whether I mentioned it or not but my friend, George Fuld,suggested that I send you a Washington restrike.

I shall look forward to meeting you at the ANA convention in August.

HEARING AID CENTER of HAVERHILL

91 MERRIMACK ST. DRAKE 2-4530 Branch Office: 45 Green St., Newburyport HOmestead 5-7158

Albert E. Collis \ „

September 10tb 1960

Mr. Eric P. Newman

Edison Brothers Stores, Inc.

400 Washington Ave.

St. Louis, Mo.

Dear Mr. Newman:

I am considering disposing of my unique Washington restrike

in platinum. Photo enclosed. ( The original obverse die is now in the A.N.A. collection.

If you are interested, I'd be pleased to discuss it further

with you.

Very truly yours,

Albert Collis

September 16, I960

Mr.Albert Collis 91 Merrimack Street Newburyport, Mass.

Dear Mr. Collis:

Thank you for offering the platinum restrike of the Washington obverse.

This is not the type of item which interests me and I am sure you can understand.

Sincerely yours.

ERIC P.NEWMAN

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6450 Cecil Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63x05

Colonial Trading Co. Febraury 28, 1995 101 Tremont St, Suite 501 Boston, MA 02108

Dear Jim and Russ:

Many thanks for your two price lists. Our library would be incomplete without them.

I am glad that you agree that the copper composition 1776 Continental Currency coinage is dollars only and that the inconsistent news article to the contrary is ridiculously inaccurate.

I hope you can locate the Denly list for me.

October 31, 1962

Columbus Stamp and Coin Shop 17-A 12th Street Columbus,Georgia

Gentle men:

I note, with great interest, on your list of coins to be auctioned, that you have what you believe to be an 1803 proof restrike dollar. 1 would very much like to study it and wonder if you would be kind enough to send it to me for exam¬ ination, or, if you have a photograph of it, to send the photograph.

I might introduce myself by saying that I wrote the book "The Fantastic 180U Dollar” in which the matter of the 1803 proof dollars is thoroughly discussed, including detailed pictures with re¬ spect to them.

May I hear from you on this matter?

Sincerely yours.

ERIC P. NEWMAN

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Lot No, SILVER DOLLARS

^9„ 1802 UNC B-6 rev A. Light rubbing. Purchased from Mickley sale 1867*

A beautiful coinc V0o 1803 Believed to be a proof restrike. Cfcv and rev have a true proof

appearance. Denticles are not the same as other dollar rim. Appears to be struck from closed collar, yet this coin does not line up to the 1804 dies. Thick top to 3 in date. Lower circle of 3 shows re-engraving also

* inside circle of 0 is re-engraved. Appear', to be from 04 dies but 4th star under clouds from !.eft does not touch cloud. Upper point of eagles beak touch star, (Lose description to B-6. Purchased at Woodward sale

March 1865. Beautiful proof like coin. 11 „ Above lots 1 to 10 in custom made plastic case can be bid as a lot. 12. 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, Plain edge. C. Gobrecht F. on base. Stars on

rev. A pattern. Judd 60. A beautiful per feci proof, full brilliancy.

Couple of flaws in field not noticeable to the eye. This is the nicest

one I have seen. Worth over $1500. 13. 1839 Gobrecht Dollar Judd 104. 13 stars on obv. Reeded edge without

name. Rev Eagle flying in jblain field. Beaut L; u! brilliant proof. Few tiny unnoticaable flaws in field. Does not detract from beauty of coin.

L4. 1841 UNC A first strike com. Looks like a proof but nas a few tiny

nicks and scratches on cbv and rev. Full proof lusterc 15. 1842 Proof but has a few scratches and nicks, not as many as 1841. A

beautiful coin. 16. 1843 Bought in the Mickley sale as a proof but it is not as brilliant

as the 1842. About- as many nicks as 1842, still a beautiful coin. 17. 1844 UNC Sharp first strike coin but has numerous tiny nicks.

18. 1846 Beautiful proof restrike with re-engraved 'date. Has a few tiny nicks in field. Believe it- to be the finest known* I saw one recently

adv. for $1450. This or.e is more brilliant and a finer specimen. Re-engraving very sharp. Very RARE coin. Worth over $1450.

19. 1851 Proof restrike. Centered date. Die appears to hav been worn, as hair is not struck above ear. St-ill a beautiful coin and VERY RARE.

2 0. Lots 12 to 19 in a plastic case. Can be bid as a group.

The following lots are PROOF COINS

21. 1857 Dollar Brilliant proof. Very tiny nick above and in front of 11th star.

22. 1857 Half Dol. Brilliant. Small amount of hair lines and couple of tiny nicks on obv in the right field.

23. 1857 Quarter, Quite a few small nicks and scratches. 24o 1857 Cent, Little tarnish still a nice proof. 25o 1857 Half cent. Slightly tarnished. 26. Lots 21 to 25. 1857 proof coins in case as a group. 27. 1858 Dollar. Small scratch before 1 of date also in field. A few small

nicks which do not mar beauty of coin. A beautiful and very RARE coin. Recently adv. at $1750.

28. 1858 Half dollar. Few tiny nicks in field. Not noticeable to the eye. RARE.

29o. 1858 Quarter. More nicks in the field than on the other two coins above.

More noticeable to the eye, also tarnish on eagle shield and wing. A very beautiful and brilliant coin.

30. 1858 Dime. Light tarnish around rim. Still a beauty. 31. 1858 Flying Eagle cent, small letters. A couple small nicks in field.

A lovely coin.

Inom the. deJ>k . . . . CHARLES G. COLVER 0 611 N. Banna Ave.

Covina, CA 91724

Jan. 30, 1978

Dear Eric*

Enclosed is a xerox copy of a colonial 20 shilling note belonging to a friend op mine here. He would appreciate some information on the piece and a value. It has been in his family for many years.

It is in excellent condition except for the heavy crease through the center. If you need the actual note, I’ll be happy to send it on to you

Thank you for any information you might supply. It is entirely outside of ray fi£lel on knowledge.

Very best regards

Charles G. Colver

Untted StateA A6t>ai[ Commti>6lon 1974

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February 2, 1978

Mr. Charles G. Colver 611 N. Banna Avenue Covina, CA 91724

Dear Charles:

The Delaware January 1, 1776 note is one of an issue of eight denominations and in my book Richard Picker values it at very fine condition at $40.00. It is reasonably common.

I hope this will be of help to your friend.

Best wishes.

Eric P. Newman

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Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., Architects

September 3, 1980

100 North Broadway. Saint Louis, Missouri 63102

Tel: 314-421-2000 Telex: 44-7192 Cable: HOKASOC

Mr. Eric P. Newman 6450 Cecil Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63105

Dear Mr. Newman:

Mr. Haupt at Commerce Bank has asked that you send him an invoice for the use of the Banknote images, so that he has a record of payment.

Please invoice the Bank for ten (10) banknote images at $25.00, totalling $250.00. Send the invoice to:

Mr. Joseph P. Haupt Chairman of the Board Commerce Bank of Kirkwood 300 N. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

Thank you again for providing us with these very interesting images.

Regards,

SN:saj

Offices in:

St. Louis. Mo.

New York, N.Y. Anchorage, Alaska Princeton, N.J.

Belleville, Ill.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Cairo, Egypt

San Francisco, Calif. Dallas, Texas

Washington, D.C.



September 29, 1980

INVOICE

Commerce Bank of Kirkwood 300 North Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, MD 63122

Attention: Mr. Joseph P. Haupt

For furnishing rare original numismatic items for photography so as to be used as wall decoration for new banking facility. 10 items @ $25.00 $250.00

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CHARLES K. BERGER

LESTER SEASONGOOD (0 ommerc: nsurors GARFIELD 1-5047*721 OLIVE STREET - SAINT LOUIS I, MO.

December 12, 1960

Mr. Eric P. Newman Edison Bros. Stores 400 Washington Avenue St. Louis 2, Missouri

Dear Mr. Newman:

We are pleased to enclose National Surety Corporation's check in the amount of $227.50 in full settlement of your claim for the money that was burned recently.

Yours very truly

COMMERCIAL INSUR0RS

jfb Enel Claim Dept

Barry Commoner 25 Crestwood Drive

St. Louis, Missouri 63105

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November 20, 1975

Mrs. Louise Weinberger Community School'7--

St. Louis, Missouri 63124

Lear Mrs. Weinberger:

In November, 19733 my wife and I indicated an intention to make a gift of $5,000 to the Community School Capital Funds Drive, but my parents prefer to make the gift instead at this time in honor of their grandchildren.

There has, therefore, been delivered to Community School's Roland & Company account at Mercantile Trust today 100 shares of caramon stock of Edison Brothers Stores, Inc.

Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this gift. As always, it continues to be a pleasure to have our sons as students at Community.

Sincerely,

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Newman

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You are to send the shares to

Roland & Co.

c/o Mercantile Trust N.A. Drawer 387, M.P.O.

St. Louis, Mo. 63166 Attn: Miss Martha Shelby,

Assistant Trust Officer

If you have any questions, you can call her at 425-2668.

The Treasurer of Community School has agreed to keep the stoqk.

FROM THE DESK OF ANDY NEWMAN



September 24, 1973

Compus Martius Museum Marietta, Ohio

Gentlemen:

Many years ago (1962) we loaned your museum some items and they were duly returned. At that time I inquired whether you could sell or exchange any duplicate of the Companie De Scioto notes.

Now I am preparing a book which will list these notes and I need a picture of one of them. Do you have such a picture? A fine xerox would serve as well.

Naturally, if you have any duplicate you could part with, we can exchange items which will fit into your collection.

May I hear from you?

Sincerely,

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ERIC P. NEWMAN



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