B. Max Mehl--Oldest Known Photo
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B. Max Mehl in 1896 at the age of twelve, taken soon after his family moved to Ft. Worth, Texas. Mehl was already dealing at this age, having begun collecting at ten. This image (only the head) was used in some of Mehl's advertising. It is the oldest known photograph of Mehl.
Ex: Mehl estate, Abe Kosoff estate, Dr. Ron Stocker, Robin Sisler.
Note: Dr. Ron Stocker had a large collection of Mehl memorabilia, including a selection of photographs that were sold in 1983 (Kolbe Sale 14), but this one was not included in that sale. This photo was lot 42 in The Money Tree Mail Bid Sale No. 14 (24 Aug. 1992), and was featured in vol. 13, issue 23 (June 6, 2010) of E-Sylum.
Asking $425 (including shipping)
Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
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A fine looking young man. Oh to know at that young age that coin collecting is to be his life's work. Peace Roy
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