I have some short and simple Word lists of Harry Manville's more ordinary - less expensive, that is- books on British coins medals and tokens. I would send them by email to anyone who asks me. Probably about 200 books in total. I am still working in the scarcer items and have no lists (as yet!) of his extensive collection of British sales catalogues going back to the 1760s

After seeing this notice in the last issue of The E-Sylum I decided to do some research. I am a resident of Ohio and did not know of any ostrich herds close but was eventually able to find the one in question. I was able to take the following photo while visiting the site of the "crime". Ostrich farmer Smith would like to pass his thanks to the publisher for creating a book that is as useful in the field to protect his flock as it is in the bathroom to take up all that free time now that Sears is no longer printing their catalog.

Bears beware!

I hope that all works out well for Tommy Thompson in the end, and for the Columbus investors as well. What could have been a memorable fortune for ALL involved was dissipated in a decade of lawsuits that ate up most of the money and, no doubt, was more than dispiriting to Tommy.