More on Collecting U.S. Treasury Checks
Norm Cochrane writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 31, 2022 : Uncle Sam's Free Numismatic Collectibles(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n31a09.html)

More on the 1963 "Famous Old Collection"
Regarding the 1963 "Famous Old Collection" that Dave Hirt asked about, Julia Casey writes:

In early 1963 when Breen wasn't working as a cataloguer (he was in between jobs from New Netherlands & Lester Merkin) he was asked to validate some early US proofs from a "Famous Old Collection". This was none other than the Joseph Reakirt collection of American coins which had been put together in the 1860's.

For those who don't know, Reakirt is the person who bought the 1827 three piece "proof set" from the October 1867 Joseph Mickley sale. Reakirt was a buyer of many nice coins which were labeled as "proof" at the time.

After reviewing the material, Breen told the cataloguers (Columbus Stamp and Coin) "there were no true proofs before 1855 other than dollars, but are choice first strikes from polished dies and some of the coins listed are the finest known". This was the only time where Breen had the situation correct in print regarding early US coinage with reflective surfaces.

This little known auction was published in the March 1963 Numismatic Scrapbook, as well as being typed up for lot viewers beforehand. Abe Kosoff ended up purchasing this entire group. The Reakirt sale ranks in importance right along side the Garrett sales, but unfortunately, was not presented properly.

To read the complete discussion thread, see:
How Reliable is Walter Breen's info?(https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/6914897)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 31, 2022 : Query: 1963 Famous Old Collection Sale(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n31a09.html)

Thanks to Ted Puls
Bob Merchant writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 31, 2022 : Counterstamped Chinese Cash Coin Identified(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n31a09.html)

Growing Up With Reinfeld's Numismatic Books
Martin Purdy writes:

Smarty Pants Answer: Six Days of the Condor
Pete Smith writes:

Thursday Afternoon (p41)

Thursday Evening - Friday Morning (p57)

There are other Reinfeld quotes about Overconfidence on p80 (Saturday), Defensive Play on p132 (Late Monday), andCrisis on p143 (Tuesday, Morning through Early Evening).

To borrow the eBook, see:
https://archive.org/details/sixdaysofcondor00grad/page/20/mode/2up

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
FRED REINFELD (1910-1964)(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n31a13.html)

1793 U.S. Coin Errors
Jim Neiswinter writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 31, 2022 : 1793 Off-Center Wreath Cent(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n31a20.html)

Missing: Denver Mint Coinage Dies Volume

Roger W. Burdette writes:

Indian Peace Medal Recipient List Sought
Paul Horner writes: