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This week we open with some NBS news, two numismatic literature auctions, 15 paper money monographs, two book reviews and updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal.

Other topics this week include the ANS library, the ANA summer convention, holed coins as slave charms, medallic sculpture, Harry Dale Kuhns, Clifford Mishler, rare book school, coin roll hunting, World Coin Games, theMickley 1804 dollar, and the Bank of England knickers heist.

To learn more about the John W. Adams library, Civil War Patriotic tokens, the Numismatic and Antiquarian Service Corporation of America, jetons, shrinkage, George Clapp, quarter eagle gift envelopes, "The Pill thatWill", coins in silent films, and friends who think the hobby is kooky, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum