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I have had this happen also, however sometimes your bid on esoteric items might be the ONLY bid received, therefore there is nothing to reduce it to so it is taken at face value. (View Post)

I am sure the Chinese would make one for you. Any particular chop you would like? (View Post)

Interesting that “J.F. Bell” name was listed as James. He was Jacob F. Shapiro but used his “coin” alias for the surrender. (View Post)

Yes they exist. A number of years ago at Rarcoa we bought several of the proofs in numbered envelopes from the Higgenbottom family. I kept 1 envelope which I sold to QDB when he bought my commem. Coi… (View Post)

As BillDugan said he was from Salem, IL. My sister has lived there for 40 years as a teacher. And she lives on “Jennings” street. (View Post)