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The E-Sylum: Volume 4, Number 46, November 11, 2001, Article 11 WE CAN'T DO THAT; SOMEONE MIGHT BUY IT Asylum Editor E. Tomlinson Fort writes: "Recently I received a fine article from George Kolbe about the "Numismatics in the Age of Grolier" exhibit currently on display at the Grolier Club in New York. Both The Asylum and The E-Sylum have done their utmost to promote both the exhibit and the numismatic literature conference which was held at the club on October 27. In his article Mr. Kolbe notes that the Grolier Club has produced a 75-page unillustrated catalogue for the exhibit priced at $15. Wanting a copy for my own library I called the club and was bluntly, and somewhat rudely, told that they do not take phone or mail orders for the book. The only way to get a copy is to physically go to the club and purchase one for cash! I called Mr. Kolbe about this and he confirmed the truth of this stupid policy (there is no other way to describe it) and mentioned that when he was there another person who was buying it was asked if he had exact change. Likewise, the club does not seem to want to let booksellers, such as Mr. Kolbe, distribute the book. Who decided that? Homer Simpson? (Actually, that is an insult -- to Homer Simpson). At any rate, since I have no plans to be in New York for some months is there an E-Sylum reader there who could buy the work for me? I will gladly send you a cheque or money order for the book as well as postage and packing. Please contact me at etfort@aol.com" [Did we mention the retina scan and body cavity search? -Editor]

Wayne Homren, Editor

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