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1946 Albert Grinnell Paper Money sale Catalogue — Part VI, Barney Bluestone
Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved original 1946 sale catalogue for the legendary Albert A. Grinnell Collection (Part VI). This is the definitive historical record for one of the most significant sales in the history of American numismatics.
Part VI is widely considered the "crown jewel" of the Grinnell sessions. It featured the "Holy Grail" of the collection: Lot 4871, a unique set of Federal Reserve Note specimen proofs ranging from $5.00 to the ultra-rare $5,000 and $10,000 denominations.
Historical Significance
This catalogue serves as the primary source for tracing the provenance of the rarest National Bank Notes and high-denomination Federal Reserve Notes. It offers a fascinating time capsule of the paper money market immediately following World War II. Original session catalogues are significantly rarer than the 1971 single-volume reprints.
Item Details
- Year of Publication: 1946
- saleeer: Barney Bluestone (Syracuse, NY)
- Collection: The Albert A. Grinnell Collection of U.S. Paper Currency
- Session: Part VI (June 29, 1946)
- Subject: Numismatic Literature / U.S. Bank Notes
- Format: Softcover / Original Card Covers
Condition
Original 1946 card-cover edition. Spine is intact with minimal wear. Interior pages are clean, bright, and free of handwriting or dealer notations. Frontispiece portrait of Albert Grinnell is crisp. Please note: This is the original session catalogue only; it does not include the separate Prices Realized sheet.
Shipping
Item will be shipped securely in a reinforced mailer to ensure the fragile card covers remain protected during transit.
