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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: OCTOBER 11, 2015More On Auction Catalog Weight
While the clay coating that Mr. Beals mention undoubtedly does contribute to the weight of the paper, I suspect that the greater density of an auction catalog versus natural wood of the same dimensions is an even greater factor. Depending on its variety, a given volume of wood can contain a number of voids, whereas as a book or catalog is pretty much solid. To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
Emile Zola, Pince-Nez Wearer
Another noted pince-nez wearer was the French writer Emile Zola. Here is an 1898 medal of him from the Yale Art Gallery. He also was featured on a commemorative 100-francs coin from France in 1985. 
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Perkins Artifacts Back in Newburyport
Dick Hanscom forwarded this item about new acquisitions to the Museum of Old Newbury relating to coiner and currency printer Jacob
Perkins. Thanks. -Editor
Abraham Perkins, brother of famed Newburyport inventor Jacob Perkins (1766-1849), lived on Fruit St. Abraham helped his brother build and operate an engraving plant for printing paper currency, now known as "The Mint" and owned by the Museum of Old Newbury. Abraham both gave his brother financial assistance to build the facility, and managed the engraving business when Jacob moved to England to pursue other business ventures. The recent gift to the Museum of Old Newbury includes two cloth bags and two decanters belonging to Abraham Perkins. The bag pictured above measures approximately 26"x50" and bears the inscription "No. 1/A. Perkins/1791." Bags like this were used to carry valuables out of the house in case of fire or other disaster. The decanters boast their original stoppers, nearly flawless gold-painted decoration, and an etched "P" for Perkins. We are thrilled to add these objects to our collection at the Museum of Old Newbury and are grateful to their donor, Mary Thurlow. Under our care, they will reside just a few doors down from their original home on Fruit St. Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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