Dr. G. G. Wilkins

MWallace

Are "Dr. G. G. Wilkins" counterstamps listed in Brunk? If so can someone help me out with the Brunk #?

JBK

I am sure they are, but I don't have the book.

tokenpro

There are two different major varieties -- a c/s arc that is almost a semi-circle and a c/s arc that is about 1/3 of a circle -- an image would be helpful. Additionally, does it have the city - state c/s on it as well or a c/s date? There are some less frequently seen varieties with these attributes beyond the two most common varieties.

yosclimber

Yes, they are listed.
There are 4 listings [in the first edition of Brunk]:

DR. G. G. WILKINS.
DR. G. G. WILKINS. rev: 1876
DR. G. G. WILKINS./PITTSFIELD N.H.
DR. G. G. WILKINS. rev: PITTSFIELD

https://web.archive.org/web/20160322213731/http://exonumia.com/art/cmd.htm

CWT1863

Wilkins is listed on page 311 and 312 of the most recent edition of Brunk. Also, Dave Bowers wrote a book on the Dr. Wilkins counter stamps which I happened to have just finished reading earlier today. I have the actual book but it is available on the Newman Portal and is an interesting read. Here is the link: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/569193

trueblood

hey are almost common.

tokenpro

@yosclimber said:
Yes, they are listed.
There are 4 listings:

DR. G. G. WILKINS.
DR. G. G. WILKINS. rev: 1876
DR. G. G. WILKINS./PITTSFIELD N.H.
DR. G. G. WILKINS. rev: PITTSFIELD

https://web.archive.org/web/20160322213731/http://exonumia.com/art/cmd.htm

Actually there are five listed in the Brunk catalog including a two merchant stamp with G.E. Gilman; there is also a c/s of just Pittsfield N.H. without a Dr. Wilkins c/s.

The list linked above is not complete and does not correspond with the latest edition of Brunk - it is based on the 1st edition of Brunk and hasn't been updated in many years. Bob Rhue has been kind enough to keep the WE site on line as it does contain several useful lists of information but it has not been touched since Rich's death. There is some hope that a new edition may be published after all despite the recent death of Greg (Dr. Brunk).

JBK

@trueblood said:
They are almost common.

I would agree, but they are also very popular. They are a good example of the law of supply and demand. There is an active market for them despite being somewhat common, and there is tremendous competition (price) for rarer versions/hosts.

johnny9434

Cool thread 🙂