(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine T-13 We've got about a little

We've got about a little over a dozen freshly purchased

Small reverse monogram

a lone kangaroo is featured resting on its tail in the middle of a barren landscape

It is a solid crisp Fine note that has a cut/cutout cancel

38 ct (H-I/SI) Diamond

(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine T-13 We've got about a littleAlready a rare token, this variety displays the "VAIN" vs. "RUIN" variant of the legend: "HE WHO LIVES BY THE SWEAT OF HIS BROWN SELDOM LIVES IN VAIN" vs " LIVES IN RUIN". It is believed that Pease was headquartered in St. Louis and partnered with Irvin in NYC where imports arrived. Books @ $2500 in VF