The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 13, March 27, 2005, Article 17

WILLIAM VON BERGEN INFO SOUGHT

Nancy Oliver & Rich Kelly write: "We recently acquired a
four-page news letter of sorts that was distributed in 1913.
The news letter contains much advertisement for William Von
Bergen's book, "The Encyclopedia of Rare Coins, Stamps,
Old Books and Paper Money". It states that Mr. Von Bergen
established his business in 1885 and is currently located at
196 Chestnut Ave. in Boston, MA.

The news letter also contains information on the "Phenomenal
Advance in Values" of various coin issues, "The Discontinued
Denominations", "Mint Marks", Canadian Coins and Tokens,
and more.

We hope that someone out there might be able to shed further
light on the distribution of such news letters by William Von
Bergen. Were these handed out at shows, to his customers,
sent to collectors or other? Are these items common for this
year as well as others? Is the business or building still extant?

It is a nice little news letter and is in good condition. If you
know anything, we would really appreciate anything you
might pass on to us about the man and his literature. Please
email us at noliver146 at sbcglobal.net"

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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