Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12706.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.243]) by farley.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u5uaql.spv.37kbi1c for ; Mon, 4 Feb 2002 19:46:13 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20020205004609.77318.qmail@web12706.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [152.163.207.214] by web12706.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 04 Feb 2002 16:46:09 PST Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 16:46:09 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 546/4 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-1547749928-1012869969=:77268" --0-1547749928-1012869969=:77268 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 546, Monday, February 4, 2002 Now important data on AM lire! By Theo Van Elmpt Thank you for the offer but I think no [on the offer of a regular column. Nevertheless, here is something else you may like to know. Ref. WWII Remembered page 276/AM Lira The change from 1943 to 1943A series took place on 1 April 1944 The first serial numbers to bear the amounts in words were: 5 lire A 68640001 A 10 lire A 22176001 A 50 lire A 49308001 A 100 lire A 38508001 A 500 lire A 07812001 A 1000 lire A 04192001 A All notes with these and higher numbers therefore had amount in words. The 1 lira and 2 lire notes were never printed with the amount in words (so we can stop hoping to find one). Wartime drop addressesReviewed by Howard A. Daniel IIIThe January 28 issue of "Linn's Stamp News has an item, Wartime drop addresses, by an unknown editor. It describes an article in the November issue of the "Posthorn," the journal of the Scandanavian Collectors Club about the Swedish World War II undercover addresses. These addresses were used to get around mail being mailed between enemy nations, such as a letter from the United States to an address in Germany. Besides this interesting piece of information, this article could have some other information about other World War II items of interest to other collectors. For information about this club and journal, the item has the SSC Executive Secretary's address at P.O. Box 13196, El Cajon, CA 92022. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- The deed is done. Yes, the book has gone to the printer. I do not know how many false starts there were or even when we really started to work on this edition, but I know that it is (finally) finished. Actually, there are a few little lose and bothersome ends to resolve and there certainly will still be plenty of opportunity for disaster. If none of these disasters is too great, the book will be sent out before CPMX. It will then be available over the counter in Chicago and then at the Fest! It is always exciting to get rid of a project. It is then of course more exciting to see the project finished and held in one’s hands. This time there has been an extra twist—the Gram and Gramsters. I have been able to share many of the frustrations with you as we struggled. This has been a helpful and enjoyable innovation. Speaking of innovation, the book includes some of those. Some in the way of new discoveries, others in the way we have assembled the thing. I will tell you some more about this in the next few days. Theo VanElmpt declines to have a column, but on two consecutive days he provides great information. Theo, call it a column, call it an article, call it a letter to the editor, but please write often. I assure you that I and many others love this information! ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Gram - I would like to offer some notes in the MPC Gram. I will donate 20% of the sales price to the Scholarship program. I was impressed with how quickly the other notes sold and hope these will find some new homes. Thanks TIM Dear Tim, Thank you very much for your list of notes for sale and of course for the generous offer of a commission for the scholarship fund. This is a wonderful and generous offer. Hopefully, a bunch of Gramsters will adopt your notes. See the list below in the sale section. Editor ============================================== 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? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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 ==================================================== 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 (248) 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 (585) 594-1987 (585) 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. Here are the notes: 471 5 Cents Gem paper but centered low B00476053B $75 472 $5 VF C01342803C $175 521 5 Cents AU E14877736E $12 611 $5 Fine 2 7 digit numbers in pen on front, stains and a heavy center fold. Good color and would be VF if not for writing. H02059790H $75 611 $10 VF H02163708H Good color but heavy center fold $75 681 $20 Gem paper but centered low C00152076C $525 Tim Kyzivat"

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MPC Gram

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Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics

----------------------------------------------

Series 003-Number 546, Monday, February 4, 2002

Now important data on AM lire!

By Theo Van Elmpt

Thank you for the offer but I think no [on the offer of a regular column. Nevertheless, here is something else you may like to know. Ref. WWII Remembered page 276/AM Lira The change from 1943 to 1943A series took place on 1 April 1944 The first serial numbers to bear the amounts in words were:

5 lire A 68640001 A

10 lire A 22176001 A

50 lire A 49308001 A

100 lire A 38508001 A

500 lire A 07812001 A

1000 lire A 04192001 A

All notes with these and higher numbers therefore had amount in words. The 1 lira and 2 lire notes were never printed with the amount in words (so we can stop hoping to find one).

Wartime drop addresses
Reviewed by Howard A. Daniel III

The January 28 issue of "Linn's Stamp News has an item, Wartime drop 
addresses, by an unknown editor.  It describes an article in the 
November issue of the "Posthorn," the journal of the Scandanavian Collectors Club about the Swedish World War II undercover addresses.  These addresses were used to get around mail being mailed between enemy nations, such as a letter from the United States to an address in Germany. Besides this interesting piece of information, this article could have some other information about other World War II items of interest to other collectors. 
 For information about this club and journal, the item has the SSC 
Executive Secretary's address at P.O. Box 13196, El Cajon, CA 92022.

==============================================

Editorial

----------------------------------------------

The deed is done. Yes, the book has gone to the printer. I do not know how many false starts there were or even when we really started to work on this edition, but I know that it is (finally) finished. Actually, there are a few little lose and bothersome ends to resolve and there certainly will still be plenty of opportunity for disaster. If none of these disasters is too great, the book will be sent out before CPMX. It will then be available over the counter in Chicago and then at the Fest!

It is always exciting to get rid of a project. It is then of course more exciting to see the project finished and held in one’s hands. This time there has been an extra twist—the Gram and Gramsters. I have been able to share many of the frustrations with you as we struggled. This has been a helpful and enjoyable innovation.

Speaking of innovation, the book includes some of those. Some in the way of new discoveries, others in the way we have assembled the thing.

I will tell you some more about this in the next few days.

Theo VanElmpt declines to have a column, but on two consecutive days he provides great information. Theo, call it a column, call it an article, call it a letter to the editor, but please write often. I assure you that I and many others love this information!

=============================================

Mail Call

----------------------------------------------

Dear Gram

- I would like to offer some notes in the MPC Gram. I will donate 20% of the sales price to the Scholarship program. I was impressed with how quickly the other notes sold and hope these will find some new homes.

Thanks

TIM

Dear Tim,

Thank you very much for your list of notes for sale and of course for the generous offer of a commission for the scholarship fund. This is a wonderful and generous offer. Hopefully, a bunch of Gramsters will adopt your notes. See the list below in the sale section.

Editor

==============================================

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? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere.

----------------------------------------------------

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

---------------------------------------------------

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

====================================================

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 (248) 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 (585) 594-1987 (585) 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.

Here are the notes: 471 5 Cents Gem paper but centered low B00476053B $75 472 $5 VF C01342803C $175 521 5 Cents AU E14877736E $12 611 $5 Fine 2 7 digit numbers in pen on front, stains and a heavy center fold. Good color and would be VF if not for writing. H02059790H $75 611 $10 VF H02163708H Good color but heavy center fold $75 681 $20 Gem paper but centered low C00152076C $525

Tim Kyzivat" <tkyzivat@kyzivatcurrency.com

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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Staff: publisher and editor:

Fred Schwan - MPCGram@Yahoo.com;

assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com

distribution manager - Brad Peacock bp22@swbell.net

Tuesday columnist Joe Boling – JoeBoling@aol.com

Thurski columnist Larry "Ski" Smulczenski –ski@prodigy.net

critic: Harold kroll – HARBONS@aol.com

scholarship coordinator – Marcus Turner maturner@indy.rr.com

fact checker: Warner Talso

index manager: Ed Beaman

webmaster & technical advisor:

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

The Boss: Judy Schwan



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