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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: MARCH 15, 2015The Kings Private Roads Token
Rich Hartzog forwarded this example of a King's Private Roads token, from his World Exonumia Auction Sale #10 of 1999. Thanks.
-Editor
 
2683. TRANSPORTATION: "The Kings Private Roads", 1737. Classic old style oval pass for the King's Private Road from St. James's Palace to Hampton Court. Carried by government messengers, used as a pass to travel the Royal roads. C/m 1624; rev crowned GR florate letters of George II. Smith-908H, Neumann 28358. Davis and Waters ("Tickets and Passes of Great Britain and Ireland") state the top hole, as made, was for attaching gate keys (no key with this specimen). Beautiful Brown VF. CU, 32x35mm. Clear, clean (but not cleaned!) and Nice! Greatly superior to Bendall's plates. RARE and highly desirable! To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
Kudos for John Humphris
I wanted to comment on John Humphris and his wife. A great couple and I learned a lot from them when they were dealing in the USA. Phung and I stopped in their shop in London a couple of times, and then went into the British Museum for me to do a little research. Phung started her medal collection because of them. Dusty Royer writes: I enjoyed the information on John Humphris. I met John and his wife Margaret in late 60s and enjoyed their friendship and knowledge. I will always be grateful for the invitation John was able to get for me to examine the Ancient Coin Cabinets at the British Museum. With John's introduction, I was able to see and examine 100s of rare coins. Even my son, Jeff, who has no interest in anything numismatic, found it fascinating. Thanks again John! To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
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