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The E-Sylum: Volume 21, Number 31, August 5, 2018, Article 46

IN OTHER NEWS: AUGUST 5, 2018

Here are some additional items I came across in the media this week that may be of interest. -Editor

Detectorist Discovers Roman Gold Signet Ring

Katie de Silva forwarded this BBC News video, noting "The stuff that dreams are made of. The hoard of 30 coins wasn't even mentioned in the video." -Editor

Roman Gold Signet Ring An amateur metal detectorist has discovered a Roman gold signet ring in a Somerset field.

The 48g ring was uncovered at the same site, in Crewkerne, where a rare Roman lead-lined coffin was found.

It's thought to be 24-carat gold with an onyx engraving of the God of Victory.

The ring is yet to be fully assessed by the British Museum but local finds officers believe it dates from 200-300 AD.

To read the complete article, see:
A metal detectorist discovered the Roman gold signet ring (https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-somerset-45038710/a-metal-detectorist-discovered-the-roman-gold-signet-ring)

Update: Carnegie Library Theft

Here's an update on the case against the librarian and book store owner accused of stealing $8 Million worth of rare books from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Nothing really new, just a procedural hearing. -Editor

An Allegheny County prosecutor on Thursday argued to a judge that Caliban Book Shop in Oakland ought to be shut down so that its owner, charged with participating in a conspiracy to steal hundreds of rare books, maps and plates from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and then selling them through his store and warehouse, cannot profit from his crime.

The judge Thursday found the prosecution’s request too burdensome and instead said the shop can continue to operate.

Judge Manning ruled that Mr. Schulman can have access to the accounts to ensure that his employees and the store’s utilities and rent are paid. Neither Mr. Schulman nor his wife, co-owner Emily Hetzel, however, can receive money from them, Judge Manning said.

To read the complete article, see:
Judge forbids profits but lets Caliban Book Shop owner, charged in Carnegie Library theft, pay store's bills (http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/02/Caliban-Book-Shop-Carnegie-Library-Pittsburgh-theft-rare-books-john-schulman/stories/201808020158)

George Kolbe writes:

It was fun, years ago, when we visited the Carnegie and viewed many of their rare numismatic works. Now, It gives me the creeps when I recall rare plated Tom Elder sale catalogues sitting in a pile on a bookshelf with other more ubiquitous coin sale catalogues; essentially, they were hiding in plain sight. Chances are that their value was not perceived. Still… And then there were many other items with substantial monetary value far more easily discerned.

George included a link to an article on the theft in a Rare Book Monthly. Thanks. -Editor

To read the complete article, see:
Arrests Made in $8 Million Theft from Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library (http://www.rarebookhub.com/articles/2464)

To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH RARE BOOK THEFTS (http://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n12a07.html)
CARNEGIE LIBRARY RARE BOOK THEFT DEVELOPMENTS (http://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n26a24.html)
CARNEGIE RARE BOOK THEFT HEARING SCHEDULED (http://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n29a26.html)

Graham Short Releases Another Micro-Engraved Banknote

Micro-engraver Graham Short is at it again - he spent one of his artworks, which could be worth a nice sum to the finder. Thanks to Arthur Shippee for forwarding this one. -Editor

Graham Short micro-engraving of Harry kane

A £5 note engraved with the image of England striker Harry Kane has gone into circulation in Merthyr Tydfil.

Micro-engraver Graham Short made six of the notes after Kane won the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals during the 2018 World Cup.

He used the note at a shop in Cefn Coed last Wednesday.

The artist previously etched Jane Austen on to new £5 notes when they were first circulated and those have been valued at £50,000.

Mr Short, from Birmingham, chose Merthyr Tydfil because his father was born in nearby Dowlais.

To read the complete article, see:
Harry Kane '£50,000' fiver spent in Merthyr Tydfil off licence (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-45038306)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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