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The E-Sylum:  Volume 4, Number 29, July 15, 2001, Article 4

MIGHTY FORTRESS PUBLISHED 

   As mentioned in The E-Sylum, February 4, 2001 
   (v4#06), Richard Kelly and Nancy Oliver have published 
   their book "A Mighty Fortress - The Stories Behind the 
   2nd San Francisco Mint"   In response to your editor's 
   query, they write: 

   "Yes, we are interested in receiving the E-Sylum email 
   newsletter; please add us to your subscription list. Also, 
   please inform us of conditions of membership to your 
   organization. We have been numismatic researchers for 
   three years running and are working on a second book 
   at this time on J. B. Harmstead (1870-S, three dollar 
   U.S. Gold).  The following is information on our current 
   book: 

   The one and only book on the history of the second mint 
   of San Francisco, affectionately called "The Granite Lady." 
   Stroll through the mysteries while reading the stories of this 
   magnificent monument to the Old West.  Never before 
   published information compiled from long lost mint ledgers 
   (and many other sources) discovered at the National Archives 
   on the West Coast.   Stories include such mysteries as 
   "where is the missing cornerstone and its contents?", "did 
   someone try to tunnel under the mint?", or "what is the real 
   story behind the rare 1894 S Dime?  These are but a few of 
   the stories included within this work. 

   The book is 144 pages in length and is available in spiral 
   bound.  The price total is $20.00, which includes shipping 
   (Calif. residents please add 8% sales tax).  Please send 
   check or money order to O.K. Associates, 26746 
   Contessa St,  Hayward, Ca. 94545-3150." 

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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