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V25 2022 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE HOLABIRD JULY 2022 SALE SELECTIONSHere are some lots that caught my eye in the upcoming Holabird sale. -Editor 
Foraker, OK - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 629 The First NB Ch. # 10356. An exceptionally rare note with two of the three reported notes are listed in the census without grades, having been off the market for so long that their grades are unknown. Last Known note to sell in public auction in 2010 was a "NET" Fine for $1,600.00. This Note is a Solid VF with wonderful embossing and color. Miniscule pin hole above cashier signature. Does not detract. Who knows when another will appear or be as nice? A rare note in great condition. -Editor
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A wonderful representation of this Merchants trade Notes. (7) in total 5 Cents ; 10 Cents; (2) , 25 Cents; 50 Cents; $1 and $2. Most are Crisp Unc. a couple have some minor stains or folds. A nice denomination set of Indian Territory scrip. -Editor
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A wonderful grouping of both un-cancelled and cancelled Depression Scrip. (5) in total
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Interesting group from Ponca City, OK. Politicians and their slogans come and go. Let's Build Business Back Better, By Golly. -Editor
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HB 122. Stamp: bright, no tears or discoloration; Mica: sound, very clear. Case: some oxidation to brass. Fine condition overall. I specialized in these for several years and contributed to Fred Reed's book on the topic. Nice example of a scarcer piece. -Editor
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Two Japanese gold ingots. Edo Period, Tokugawa Shogunate Gold Nibu Kin. 11 x 19 mm each.3.1 and 2.8 grams. I've always enjoyed (but never really collected) these interesting little rectangular coins. -Editor
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Albert E. Flatt, 18, roundhouseman, saved Curtis W. Ayers, 9; Walter E. Todd, 10, and Arnold W. Wood, 10, and attempted to save Nathan B. Ayers, 11, from drowning, Port Morris, New Jersey, December 6, 1905. Flatt broke through the ice on Lake Musconetcong while going toward the boys, who were in the water. He broke the intervening ice with his fists and succeeded, after being in the water 15 minutes, in getting all but one upon the ice. For this heroic act, he was awarded the Carnegie Medal and $1000, which he used to buy his mother a house. The 75 mm medal comes in the presentation case and includes the unfortunate newspaper clipping reporting Flatt's death a few years later when he was run over by his own train. Obverse: Carnegie Hero Fund / Established April 15th 1904 / (bust of Carnegie); reverse: Greater Love Hath No Man Than This. That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends / Awarded To / Albert Flatt / Who Saved / Curtis W. Ayers, Walter E. Todd / and Arnold W. Wood / and attempted to save / Nathan W. Ayers / from drowning / Port Morris, N. J. / December 6, 1905. One of the earliest medals awarded. I'm no longer collecting these, but still enjoy reading the tales of bravery that led to their awarding. This is an important example as it was issued very early in the life of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, which still continues its work today. Nice example in an original case. -Editor
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Oval white metal Denver, 54, Third Class Peddler badge. Pin clasp on rear. 3x1.75". Interesting little item which begs the question of well, what exactly makes one a 1st, 2nd or 3rd class peddler? Reminds me of Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second Class from It's A Wonderful Life. -Editor
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Heath's Infallible Counterfeit Detector; 1873 [146225] These great books aren't rare collectively, but there are many editions and variants to collect. I have multiple copies in my library - what's not to like about these little volumes and their high-quality printed images? -Editor
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