More On Auction Catalog Weight
Regarding the weight of auction catalogs, Dave Lange writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
ON AUCTION CATALOG WEIGHT (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n40a11.html)

Emile Zola, Pince-Nez Wearer
Joe Esposito writes:

To read the full item description, see:
Bronze Medal from France of Tribute to Émile Zola (http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/170010)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
PINCE-NEZ IN NUMISMATICS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n39a31.html)

Perkins Artifacts Back in Newburyport

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.