Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12706.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.243]) by bissell.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u5lnhb.n2h.37kbi66 for ; Fri, 1 Feb 2002 13:27:55 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20020201182751.52541.qmail@web12706.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.193.179] by web12706.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 01 Feb 2002 10:27:51 PST Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:27:51 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 543/4 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-236563878-1012588071=:49700" --0-236563878-1012588071=:49700 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 543, Friday, February 1, 2002 More on Fest Security By Marcus Turner Once again Phil has come up with an excellent item for discussion. Let me start by stating that I do not support the idea of having a full-time armed guard on duty. Fred has always told me that the most secure location for your collection is on the bourse floor. The closest thing that we have to a bourse is the meeting room. Lots of eyes all of the time. The other factor to take into consideration is that this is a private event. It is not open to the general public. Granted, there are some new names on the list but I am sure we will walk away with the same comfort level that we have established with everyone else. As it relates to the Fest, I believe that our collections are mostvulnerable to theft when we are traveling to and from the event, when we are transferring our baggage from our vehicles to and from our rooms and when we all be out dining in the evenings. I have little or no concern about the room security. We typically transfer our collections from our rooms in the morning to the meeting room during the day. This gets everything out of the room while room while staff is cleaning. My collection typically does not go back to my room until it is time for bed (I have yet to go to bed before 3am at Fest). Employing a guard would not only introduce a totally unknown person to the situation but would attract undue attention to the room, the event our ourselves. We should probably concentrate on addressing the vulnerabilities that I have listed above. It might be a good idea to employ a guard for a small time slot when we are out dining as a group. I think that bigger issue is to address how to travel with our collections, take steps to insure our security when transferring our baggage and how to not attract undue attention from other hotel guests. Security is a huge issue, but I do not believe that a hired guard is necessarily the answer(cost of the guard is not an issue for me). To take this a step further, perhaps we should have a session at Fest On security. Topics could include:* Security at Home* Security at the Show* Security on the Road* Air travel* Travel Abroad (including clearing customs)* Documenting your collection* Protection of collection from Physical Damage while in Transit* Shipping banknotes Feel Free to add to the list We will have some excellent resources in attendance. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- The first two letters below are about the 1/6 mark paper tokens that Joe Boling (called Larry Smulczenski at the time) wrote about in the Gram. This seems to be a continuing saga. You probably should read those letters before continuing here. I have known about these pieces for a long time, but have not been too interested in them. I sort of dismissed them as elaborate versions of local chits. Also, I probably thought that they were not so significant because I did not have any! Now that I have a pair, I like them more! However, the real thing that changed my mind was the letter from Tom Warburton, below. As Tom says in his letter, he included a scan of the letter that he had received from TOC H with his letter to me. Well eventually I was able to down load the letter and have a look. The writer quotes (and shows) a reference to the notes in a June 1945 publication where it is stated that the notes were in use on April 14, 1945. Wow, really early. Tom will probably be amazed to know what I thought was the most significant part. The legend at the center of the notes "TOC H RESTAURANT" was mostly meaningless to me. I thought that TOC was for "tactical operations center," or some such thing. Quick, you North Americans, before you read farther, do you know what TOC H is? The letter that Tom received had the website for TOC H: www.toch.org.uk. When I went there, I found that TOC H is an important charity in England. It was founded during WWI. I could not find anything about what it did during WWII, but this information in itself elevated the importance of these notes in my mind. Back to the 1945 article. It appeared in the internal journal of TOC H. It points out that 1/6 mark was 1 pence. Furthermore, it explains that the club had been open for a week and was operated by three English women who had traveled to Germany for that purpose. Finally, the writer of the letter forwarded Tom’s request to some fellows who had been there so there is some hope of finding more information. Even if we do not, we have far more info than before! ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Sorry, Ski, I put them [1/6 mark tokens] in the mail to him [editor] as soon as the column was submitted. To the editor - you obviously cut the lead article on series 541 right out of the book manuscript, because it has two references to other pages that are not present in your gram treatment. You need an editor. [written in response to this comment by Ski << Since the editor doesn't know who is writing for him and can't keep things straight, how about if I offer you $25 above what you were going to charge him for the two notes? >> Joe Dear Joe, Thanks, I look forward to receiving the notes in spite of the poor editorial work! Editor Dear Joe,re your piece in #540, refer back to #524 . Susequent to that I wrote to Toc H. Attached is their reply - I'll advise of any further information.Tom W Dear Esteemed Editor, I recently received an email from a friend with a joke in it. I usually do not keep them longer than it takes to read them, but this one made remember my active duty days. Some of you were probably involved in naming an operation, program or some other piece of work, and sometimes when abbreviated, they gave us a laugh. The following is something that will likely make you laugh too; Almost 150 years ago, President Lincoln found it necessary to hire a private investigator, Mr. Alan Pinkerton. He was actually the beginning of the Secret Service. Since that time federal police authority has grown to a large number of agencies - FBI, CIA, INS, IRS, DEA, BATF, SS, ATF, etc. Now Congress is considering a proposal for another agency: the "Federal Air Transportation Airport Security Service." Can't you see it now, the new service in their black outfits with their initials in large white letters across their backs? FATASS I hope you enjoyed the above because it had me laughing everytime I thought about it this evening Howard A. Daniel III Dear Steamy, We have received a few jokes here at HQ, but have always resisted including them in the Gram. Somehow, this one just seemed appropriate. Editor Dear Editor:Some time ago, the Gram solicited suggestions for the design of a T-shirt commemorating FEST III. I have seen nothing more. I don't have any grand ideas for the design. I can only suggest using the 2000 or 2001 design updated to 2002.But, I would be most disappointed if the idea dies (I lust for T-shirts, I'll take two). So I encourage all FESTers to show some interest! Let our esteemed Editor know it is important.Warner Dear Warner, Thanks for writing. For the record, your steamed editor is not the project manager on this. Doug Bell is. However, I am sure that he appreciates the input. I too want some shirts. I will point out that you suggested to be sure to include some multi X sizes. See you soon. Editor Dear Gram, I received FOUR copies of Gram 542/2. Anyone want my three extra copies? No charge! David Klinger Dear David, Why would you want to give these away. You might be able to list them in the For Sale section and make some retirement money. Sorry about the inconvenience, we will extend your subscription by three issues. Obviously, we had some trouble sending Gram 542. If you did not receive ANY Grams write and we will send you one. It will be helpful if you tell us the number after the slash that you normally receive. If you received one copy but are jealous of David for receiving four, well, write to David, he is giving them away. ============================================== Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? 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Series 003-Number 543, Friday, February 1, 2002

More on Fest Security

By Marcus Turner

  Once again Phil has come up with an excellent item for discussion.
  Let me start by stating that I do not support the idea of having a 
full-time armed guard on duty.  Fred has always told me that the most secure location for your collection is on the bourse floor.  The closest thing that we have to a bourse is the meeting room.   Lots of eyes all of the time. The other factor to take into consideration is that this is a private event. It is not open to the general public.  Granted, there are some new names on the list but I am sure we will walk away with the same comfort level that we have established with everyone else.
  As it relates to the Fest, I believe that our collections are most
vulnerable to theft when we are traveling to and from the event, when 
we are transferring our baggage from our vehicles to and from our rooms and when we all be out dining in the evenings.  I have little or no concern about the room security. We typically transfer our collections from our rooms in the morning to the meeting room during the day.  This gets everything out of the room while room while staff is cleaning.  My collection typically does not go back to my room until it is time for bed (I have yet to go to bed before 3am at Fest).
  Employing a guard would not only introduce a totally unknown person to the situation but would attract undue attention to the room, the event our ourselves.  We should probably concentrate on addressing the 
vulnerabilities that I have listed above.  It might be a good idea to employ a guard for a small time slot when we are out dining as a group.
  I think that bigger issue is to address how to travel with our 
collections, take steps to insure our security when transferring our baggage and how to not attract undue attention from other hotel guests.  Security is a huge issue, but I do not believe that a hired guard is necessarily the answer(cost of the guard is not an issue for me).
  To take this a step further, perhaps we should have a session at Fest 
On security.  

Topics could include:

*	Security at Home
*	Security at the Show
*	Security on the Road
*	Air travel
*	Travel Abroad (including clearing customs)
*	Documenting your collection
*	Protection of collection from Physical Damage while in Transit
*	Shipping banknotes

		Feel Free to add to the list

	We will have some excellent resources in attendance.

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Editorial

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The first two letters below are about the 1/6 mark paper tokens that Joe Boling (called Larry Smulczenski at the time) wrote about in the Gram. This seems to be a continuing saga. You probably should read those letters before continuing here.

I have known about these pieces for a long time, but have not been too interested in them. I sort of dismissed them as elaborate versions of local chits. Also, I probably thought that they were not so significant because I did not have any! Now that I have a pair, I like them more! However, the real thing that changed my mind was the letter from Tom Warburton, below.

As Tom says in his letter, he included a scan of the letter that he had received from TOC H with his letter to me. Well eventually I was able to down load the letter and have a look.

The writer quotes (and shows) a reference to the notes in a June 1945 publication where it is stated that the notes were in use on April 14, 1945. Wow, really early.

Tom will probably be amazed to know what I thought was the most significant part. The legend at the center of the notes "TOC H RESTAURANT" was mostly meaningless to me. I thought that TOC was for "tactical operations center," or some such thing. Quick, you North Americans, before you read farther, do you know what TOC H is?

The letter that Tom received had the website for TOC H: www.toch.org.uk. When I went there, I found that TOC H is an important charity in England. It was founded during WWI. I could not find anything about what it did during WWII, but this information in itself elevated the importance of these notes in my mind.

Back to the 1945 article. It appeared in the internal journal of TOC H. It points out that 1/6 mark was 1 pence. Furthermore, it explains that the club had been open for a week and was operated by three English women who had traveled to Germany for that purpose.

Finally, the writer of the letter forwarded Tom’s request to some fellows who had been there so there is some hope of finding more information. Even if we do not, we have far more info than before!

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Mail Call

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Sorry, Ski,

I put them [1/6 mark tokens] in the mail to him [editor] as soon as the column was submitted. To the editor - you obviously cut the lead article on series 541 right out of the book manuscript, because it has two references to other pages that are not present in your gram treatment. You need an editor.

[written in response to this comment by Ski << Since the editor doesn't know who is writing for him and can't keep things straight, how about if I offer you $25 above what you were going to charge him for the two notes? >>

Joe

Dear Joe,

Thanks, I look forward to receiving the notes in spite of the poor editorial work!

Editor

Dear Joe,
re your piece in #540, refer back to #524 . Susequent to that I wrote 
to Toc H. Attached is their reply - I'll advise of any further information.

Tom W

Dear Esteemed Editor,

I recently received an email from a friend with a joke in it. I usually do not keep them longer than it takes to read them, but this one made remember my active duty days. Some of you were probably involved in naming an operation, program or some other piece of work, and sometimes when abbreviated, they gave us a laugh. The following is something that will likely make you laugh too; Almost 150 years ago, President Lincoln found it necessary to hire a private investigator, Mr. Alan Pinkerton. He was actually the beginning of the Secret Service. Since that time federal police authority has grown to a large number of agencies - FBI, CIA, INS, IRS, DEA, BATF, SS, ATF, etc. Now Congress is considering a proposal for another agency: the "Federal Air Transportation Airport Security Service." Can't you see it now, the new service in their black outfits with their initials in large white letters across their backs? FATASS I hope you enjoyed the above because it had me laughing everytime I thought about it this evening

Howard A. Daniel III

Dear Steamy,

We have received a few jokes here at HQ, but have always resisted including them in the Gram. Somehow, this one just seemed appropriate.

Editor

Dear Editor:

Some time ago, the Gram solicited suggestions for the design of a 
T-shirt commemorating FEST III.  I have seen nothing more.  I don't have any grand ideas for the design.  I can only suggest using the 2000 or 2001 design updated to 2002.

But, I would be most disappointed if the idea dies (I lust for 
T-shirts, I'll take two). So I encourage all FESTers to show some interest! Let our esteemed Editor know it is important.

Warner

Dear Warner,

Thanks for writing. For the record, your steamed editor is not the project manager on this. Doug Bell is. However, I am sure that he appreciates the input. I too want some shirts. I will point out that you suggested to be sure to include some multi X sizes.

See you soon.



Editor


Dear Gram, 


I received FOUR copies of Gram 542/2. Anyone want my three extra copies? No charge! 


David Klinger


Dear David,


Why would you want to give these away. You might be able to list them in the For Sale section and make some retirement money. Sorry about the inconvenience, we will extend your subscription by three issues.


Obviously, we had some trouble sending Gram 542. If you did not receive ANY Grams write and we will send you one. It will be helpful if you tell us the number after the slash that you normally receive. If you received one copy but are jealous of David for receiving four, well, write to David, he is giving them away.


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Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere.


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Special "MPC" events


March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold Kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton*, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Ian Marshall, Carlson Chambliss, Ray Bows, Fred Schwan {running total 28}] [missing "old" Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Kevin Maloy (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation, * honorary]


Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are:


Toledo


Cleveland


Detroit (Metro)


All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to coordinate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central.




June 29 to July 5 


W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 


Session I (June 29 through July 5, 2002) 


Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) 


general events will return 


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Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to maturner@indy.rr.com


or


Military Numismatists


c/o Marcus Turner


8103 East US Highway 36


Suite 163


Avon, IN 46123


Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund


Steve Feller


Harold Kroll


R. A. Medina


Guido Crapanzano


David Seelye


Leo May


Warner Talso


Marv Mericle


Mark Watson


Gail Baker


Joel Shafer


Ed Hoffman


Howard A. Daniel, III


Keith and Sue Bauman 


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Hot Contact List


Below is the BNR Press Hot Contact List. This list serves several functions. Obviously it is an outreach by the dealers listed for your business. Most of them buy and sell MPC. Others organize shows or publish periodicals. They have supported the new Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates with their advertising. They deserve your support and patronage.


Secondly, this is a draft from the book that participating dealers should check for correctness. Finally, dealers who are not on it and want to can still get their ads in if they act promptly. Respond to this email or call (419) 732-6683.


We are sorry if the format is a little messed up here in the Gram, we are not sure of how to fix it!


Hot Contact List


Dealers and resources for collectors


Name/phone/fax/email


Allens (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com


American Coins & Collectibles (800) 865-3562


American Numismatic Association (800) 367-9723


Bob Baker (713) 864-3122


Ken Barr (408) 272-3247 ken@kenbarr.com


Fred Bart (810) 979-3400


Dick Balbaton (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 RJBalbaton@AOL.com


Keith and Suzanne Bauman (362) 262-1514 tnaksbauman@earthlink.net


Joe Bissell (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103


BNR Press (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 fredschwan@yahoo.com


Remy Bourne (800) 789-7070 (763) 789-4747


Ed Carne (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com


Champion Stamp (212) 489-8130 (212) 581-8130


Cookie Jar Collectibles (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com


Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369


Cygnet Charters (419) 734-2422


David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015


Currency Grading & Certification (602) 493-4758 (602) 494-9103 sales@gradedcurrency.com


Guido Crapanzano 39-2-8056228 39-2-4459856


Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com


Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154


FUN (407) 321-8747


Great Lakes Bank Note Company (800) 793-0683


David Cieniewicz (256) 852-7015


Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880


Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683


International Bank Note Society


Essie Kashani (909) 627-3996 (909) 627-2776 kashani10@aol.com


Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683


Lyn Knight (800) 243-5211 


Krause Publications (715) 445-2214 (715) 445-4087 bnr@krause.com


Harold Kroll (251) 421-0387 HARBONS@AOL.com


Leo May (305) 271-8391 LeoMayent@aol.com


Ian Marshall (416)-445-0286 (416) 445-0286 iam@total.net


Memphis Coin Club (901) 757-2515


MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@Yahoo.com


Bob Reed (504) 361-5684


Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683


David Seelye (716) 594-1987 (716) 594-2311


R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047


Military Trader (800) 334-7165


Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@Yahoo.com


Richie Self (318) 868-9077


Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com


Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com


George Warner (307) 672-3700


 


Post/Base Exchange 


(PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. 


FOR SALE


Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting) will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service.


I would like to have the following MPC’s included in the forsale section of the MPCGram. 


M1 Series 461 5 Cents (54) A01773840A VF $ 6.00


M2 Series 461 10 Cents (23) A00850005A F/VF $ 4.50


M5 Series 461 One Dollar (63) A02182490A F $ 6.00


M6 Series 461 Five Dollars (13) A01299284A F $27.50


M7 Series 461 Ten Dollars (1) A22805998A VF $35.00


M8 Series 471 5 Cents (72) B02588240B F/VF $ 7.50


M12 Series 471 One Dollar (49) B07666440B F $15.00


M16 Series 472 10 Cents (54) C03791048C F/VF $ 3.00


M17 Series 472 25 Cents (10) C01418555C VF $10.00


M18 Series 472 50 Cents (25) C02882064C F $ 8.00


M19 Series 472 One Dollar (23) C08020409C VG $ 5.00


M21 Series 472 Ten Dollars (8) C08457118C VG/F $30.00


M22 Series 481 5 Cents (54) D00424185D VF+ $ 3.00


M22 Series 481 5 Cents (50) D05099527D AU/U $14.00


M24 Series 481 25 Cents (41) D01670759D F+ $ 6.00


M25 Series 481 50 Cents (12) D03448866D VG $ 4.00


M28 Series 481 Ten Dollars (13) D00498498D F $45.00


M29 Series 521 5 Cents (44) E03708516E VF $ 2.50


M30 Series 521 10 Cents (82) E08713845E XF $ 6.00


M31 Series 521 25 Cents (25) E02213929E XF $17.50


M32 Series 521 50 Cents (10) E03434675E VF/XF $20.00


M33 Series 521 One Dollar (4) E17948717E F $ 8.00


M34 Series 521 Five Dollars (4) E01225310E VG $210.00


M35 Series 521 Ten Dollars (10) E10473127E F/VF $105.00


M36 Series 541 5 Cents (13) F00773466F F/VF $ 1.00


M37 Series 541 10 Cents (60) F09883525F VF/XF $ 3.00


M39 Series 541 50 Cents (1) F04037073F F $ 4.00


M40 Series 541 One Dollar (39) F07024454F F $10.00


M43 Series 591 5 Cents (1) G00676089G F/VF $ 2.50


M45 Series 591 25 Cents (47) G03735713G F/VF $15.00


M47 Series 591 One Dollar (49) G02630208G VF $30.00


M50 Series 611 5 Cents (51) H06453855H F/VF $ 2.00


M51 Series 611 10 Cents (24) H06238347H VF $ 4.00


M52 Series 611 25 Cents (2) H04713755H XF $20.00


M54 Series 611 One Dollar (47) H08215771H F $ 4.25


M54 Series 611 One Dollar (19) H04069678H F/VF $ 5.00


M57 Series 641 5 Cents (80) J00639034J F/VF $ 1.00


M60 Series 641 50 Cents (71) J03253915J F $ 1.50


M63 Series 641 Ten Dollars (45) J188354210J VF $20.00


M64 Series 661 5 Cents (76) B18073656B VF/XF $ 1.00


M65 Series 661 10 Cents (21) B08231670B XF/AU $ 3.00


M66 Series 661 25 Cents (67) B11953041B VF $ 3.00


M67 Series 661 50 Cents (38) B07021628B UNC $12.00


M68 Series 661 One Dollar (8) B16856842B UNC $10.00


M69 Series 661 Five Dollars (48) B00383863B UNC $17.50


M72E Series 651 One Dollar (8) A01176362A F $ 3.00


M72E Series 651 One Dollar (35) A04197460A UNC $30.00


M75 Series 681 5 Cents (71) C11317069C XF $ 1.50


M76 Series 681 10 Cents (83) C00662195C UNC $ 5.00


M77 Series 681 25 Cents (46) C06411299C VF+ $ 2.00


M79 Series 681 One Dollar (41) C12082649C VF/XF $ 3.00


M80 Series 681 Five Dollars (19) C04150106C VF/XF $15.00


M82 Series 681 Twenty Dollars (37) C02291141C VF/XF $40.00


M83 Series 692 5 Cents (23) E12945577E AU/U $ 6.00


M84 Series 692 10 Cents (18) E02157231E UNC $ 8.00


M86 Series 692 50 Cents (22) E03535901E UNC $22.50


M87 Series 692 One Dollar (58) E01578006E AU $25.00


M90 Series 692 Twenty Dollars (27) E03811082E F stp h’s $50.00 


Notes will be sent first class - postpaid, however, if insurance is desired please advise and include insurance fees. I can be contacted at rrw@lynchburg.net and notes will be held or write to: 


Ron Waddell


PO Box 840


Forest, VA 24551


WANTED


Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them or sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list.


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index manager: Ed Beaman


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Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.net; 


The Boss: Judy Schwan


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