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This week we open with two NBS updates, a new book. one periodical, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal and the ANA, and more.

Other topics this week include Whitman Brands, New Orleans Mint gold coins, numismatic literature exhibits at the upcoming ANA, David Macdonald, the Osborne Mint, rim breaks, authors on coins and medals, and fixed price and auction offerings.

To learn more about Conder tokens, the "death of print", the NBS Charity Auction, the "the Fairmont Effect", Hard Times Tokens, Louis Braille, "Building Canals with Paper", OPA Red Points and Blue Points, Fractional Currency literature, the War Dog Fund, the finest known 1857-S $3 gold piece, and How to Raise Pigs with Little Money, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum