Albert Avery Grinnell

Albert Grinnell began collecting coins at age 11 from the till at his father's general store. He amassed a massive and very important collection of paper money. The first sale of his collection was conducted by B. Max Mehl June 15, 1943. The 2214 lots realized $38,659.56. Eight additional sales were conducted by Barney Bluestone from 1944 through 1947. The 5898 lots brought $250,457. He was life member number 20 of the ANA.