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THE JOE REDNER POLITICAL NOTEOne of my favorite topics is the work of "money artists" like the late J.S.G. Boggs; another is political slogans on paper money. A browse through eBay this week turned up an item fitting both categories - a political note designed by Boggs and his friend former BEP engraver Tom Hipschen. I ordered one for my collection after reaching out to Craig Whitford for confirmation and advice. Craig is working on a catalog of Boggs' work. -Editor  "This is a privately issued, political/fantasy "banknote." It was commissioned by well-known money artist J. S. G. Boggs, and designed by three other artists. Tom Stebbins did the portrait of local political figure Joe Redner, the back was from an engraving by Thomas Hipschen, famous BEP engraver who did the portrait of Benjamin Franklin on one of the older $100 bill designs, and the note itself designed by Matej Gabris.” Country: Fun Notes Assorted
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Craig adds: This note is definitely connected to Boggs and Hipschen. I'm not sure who the seller is or how they managed to get ahold of a quantity. At $9 and $10 it's truly an entry level bargain for a Boggs item.
Image courtesy Craig Whitford
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