The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 16, April 22, 2007, Article 1

WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM APRIL 22, 2007

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This week's issue is top-heavy with our number one subject, numismatic
literature, opening with a brief update on the latest Lake Books sale
and the official publication announcement of the much-awaited new book
on 'Comitia Americana and Related Medals'.  Next up is more information
on 'Civilian Camp Money of World War II', a recommendation in favor
of a recent book on Chinese coinage, a review of 'The Moneybucks Handbook'
by Ray Balsbaugh and a review of a new Virtual Catalog online format
being used by Bowers and Merena auctions.  Periodicals are discussed
as well, including The Brasher Bulletin and the ANA Journal.

In the research query department we have more anecdotes on opening
the pages of uncut books and an emphatic response on conserving wooden
numismatic items from Anne Bentley of the Massachusetts Historical
Society.  Also, Ron Guth seeks new information on Waldo Newcomer.

Medals have been a popular topic of late, and this week brings news
of the sale of the second-awarded Victoria Cross and an article
mentioning the enigmatic "Rats of Tobruk" relic medal.  More modern
amateur medal-makers have Dick Johnson in a tizzy, but for me the
highlight of this issue is a follow-up piece on the curious
bullet-struck Lincoln Indian Peace medal in the collection of the ANS.

Rounding out the issue are topics as diverse as coin dominoes, Bill
Wyman's metal detector endorsement, making cents of steel, and the
1840 discovery of the famed 'Castine deposit' coin hoard.   And to
learn why Dave Bowers needs a Magnetophone player, read on.  Have a
great week, everyone.

Wayne Homren
Numismatic Bibliomania Society

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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