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This week we open with two new books, an old novel with numismatics as a theme, and two notes on the Newman Numismatic Portal.Other topics this week include one-sided proofs, another early reference to Continental Dollars, French-American collector Felix Delos, dealer Maunovry's Lesher Dollar hoard, the "Other Brutus", the Queen's wedding anniversary coin, and De La Rue's banknote factory.

To learn more about the rare coin marketplace, Mickley restrikes, 1804 Dollars, those dots in coin legends, gold coin buying in the Great Depression, the Founding Father of American Numismatics, an 1861 St. Louis Demand Note, the New Yorke in America token, the Minister of Finance, Moneys & Medals, the Slobberer, Lady Chatterley's Lover and a flintlock with a suspiciously warm barrel, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum