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The E-Sylum: Volume 17, Number 1, January 5, 2014, Article 13

NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JANUARY 5, 2014

A Counterfeit 1967 Red Book
Scott Miller writes:

Regarding the counterfeit Red Book, Part 1 of the Armand Champa Library Sale, lot 593 was a counterfeit 1967 20th Revised Edition of the Red Book. It realized $154 including the buyer's premium, against a $100 estimate.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 29, 2013 : On Counterfeit Numismatic Books (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a09.html)

A Civil War Turkey Token
John Linhoss writes:

Here is a Civil War Token I bought from the Russell Rulau collection. I hope it may be of interest with the turkey collection.

CW.NY630CC-4a.obv-Turkey NY630CC-4A.........R2 MS63
MERCHANT TOKEN
OBV.1863 WASHINGTON MARKET
EXCHANGE.
REV....VEGATABLES/LIVE AND
LET LIVE.22mm.
EX. RUSS RULAU COLLECTION

The image is one I found online - it was easier to use than John's scan. Thanks! Far more turkeys in numismatics than I'd thought! -Editor

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: STILL MORE TURKEYS IN NUMISMATICS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a19.html)

Heavyweight Numismatic Books
Fred Michaelson writes:

I see that John and Nancy Wilson called the Fred Reed book a "heavyweight champion" at four pounds. I wonder what they'd call QDB's "A California Gold Rush History" (eleven pounds). I really enjoyed their review. Looks like a great book.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: BOOK REVIEW: CIVIL WAR STAMP ENVELOPES (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a05.html)

Mark Schlepphorst Contact Address
Bob Fritsch writes:

Mark Schlepphorst gave me his new email address for distribution to the group: mschlepphorst@verizon.net. He is also working on the upgraded website for Signature Art Medals, his company with Dick Johnson.

Happy New Year to you. I look forward to another 52 great issues of The E-Sylum.

Chinese Copycat
Dusty Royer writes:

I thought your readers might find this information interesting and goes hand in hand with Howard Daniel's comments on counterfeit polymer notes.

A friend of mine sold a Central Bank of Manchukuo 1yuan (P-SJ125) from 1932, on eBay. It was purchased by a "collector" in China. When he received the note, he sent my friend an email praising the condition of the note (Uncirculated) and then ask what he would buy it back for as he only needed it to make copies! As always, let the buyer beware!

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: HOWARD DANIEL ON POLYMER BANKNOTES (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a23.html)

Phone Number Correction: Pennsylvania 6-5000
Pete Smith writes:

Normally I don't get excited by inconsequential errors in publications. However, it has been part of the E-Sylum subculture to point these out and make a correction the next week.

This week there was a reference to Pennsylvania 6-500. I believe this is from the lyrics to a song by Glen Miler. This is often confused with Pennsylvania 6-5000 recorded by Glenn Miller.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: THE EARLIEST COIN DEALER PHONE NUMBER? (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a14.html)

Ginger Rapsus on the Churchill Crown
Ginger Rapsus writes:

Churchill Crown Many thanks for the December 29th E-Sylum. That was a very informative issue, with lots of good stuff! I'm glad someone wrote of the Churchill Crown. I think it was the first world coin I bought. It was simple & inexpensive, so everyone could have one. Folks who just wanted a souvenir didn't care about fancy designs--they just wanted to see Churchill's portrait.

I also liked the bit about dinner by Johnny Unitas' mother. How about dinner with Drew Brees?

To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
THE 1965 CHURCHILL CROWN (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a12.html)
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 29, 2013 : Howard Gibbs and Football Player Johnny Unitas (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a09.html)

The Saint Nicholas National Bank of New York
Regarding "Saint Nick" currency, Peter Huntoon writes:

This National Bank was in business from 1865 to 1882 and issued plenty of notes.

NY-New York-972-1875-$20-$50-!00

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: QUERY: SANTA CLAUS ON A LARGE DENOMINATION U.S. BILL (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a21.html)

Another New Year's Postcard
L. D. Mitchell forwarded this. Thanks!

Japanese image Happy New Year card

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: POSTCARDS AND NUMISMATICS: HAPPY NEW YEAR! (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n53a26.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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