Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5205.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.86]) by tyner.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tdaaiv.snd.37kbi5q for ; Thu, 12 Apr 2001 00:09:03 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010412040902.11326.qmail@web5205.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [64.12.102.168] by web5205.mail.yahoo.com; Wed, 11 Apr 2001 21:09:02 PDT Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 21:09:02 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 307 To: MPCGram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 307 Wenesday, April 11, 2001 More on the Specimens! By Aubrey Haddock Going on a tip from your MPCGram 304, I took a little trip in a time machine via the old catalogs I have from NASCA. I have 22 of these (perhaps not all but most I think) and they range from 1977-1985. Regretfully I was not into MPC back then. I couldn't find any progressive proofs of the 641s, but did find a specimen set in the Rockholt Collection of 9/12/81. Estimated at $1500, it sold for $1500. Described as UNC, having yellow glue remmnants on the back from being removed from an album. Also one of 3 sets known. This is illustrated and I can send a scan if you need it. Of interest was also 2 specimen books of Military Yen Currency, Area B. listed in the Stanley Gibbons Sale Part 2, 12/ 7-10/ 1981. These are described as UNC, 10 sen thru 100 yen, 7 pieces, punched specimen at the bottom. They are listed as replacements with serial letters H-A. There were 2 lots of these and sold for $425 and $400. Only the booklet covers were illustrated with the text only, no notes. The most curious ( I couldn't find these in your book-correct me if I'm wrong) item was the Turnkey Commissary Recipts, Vietnam, 1966, for contractors building a fighter base at Tuy Hoa. The bulk of the notes were destroyed and personnel used the 641 MPC. These were described as Gem Unc, 5c thru $10. ( no 50c), estimated at $2500. up. This was in the Memphis '83 sale of 6/17-18/83 As luck would have it, I do not have the PRL for this sale!!! These notes are illustrated and I can send a scan if you need one. I hope perhaps some of this will be of help and if you need a scan let me know. Thanks for your efforts with the MPCGram, I look forward to it each day. Take care and best regards, Aubrey Haddock ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- When will I ever learn? I did expect that someone could (and should and hopefully would) find the NASCA catalogs with the information mentioned in the Gram. Thanks Aubrey! I did not however expect that anyone would have anything useful to say about Joe’s commentary on collection housing and yet Mark Watson has a great addition below. Thanks Mark. Computer problems held up today’s Gram. Sorry. The darn thing quit during the heart of the day. The built in repair programs did a great job and took care of most everything and got me back on line, but it sure threw off the entire day! =================================================== Mail Call Dear Gram, Just wanted to pass on some websights for archival products. The first is Light Impressions sight, the company mentioned in the article. The second is University Products. I've bought from both companies with no problems. http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com http://www.universityproducts.com/ -- Cheers, Mark C. Watson Dear Gram, Advertisement from Mauritius ( The DODO Island) You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven and that heaven was copied after Mauritius ( Mark Twain). Mauritius the star and the key of the Indian Ocean, a secret and paradise Island with seven colored earth situated 1,265 miles from South East Africa. I want to exchange my duplicate notes. I am also glad to offer hospitality to anybody visiting the magical island of Mauritius with Sun - Sea and Sand. Wishing you all the best and send me your offer please. Numismatically yours, Coporal Rajah (Ustad Rajah rajahmagic1@yahoo.co.uk) Dear Sir, Thank you for the wonderful letter. Officially, we are running it as an example of the kind of blatant advertising that the Gram does not accept. However, the real reason that we ran it is because of wonderful nature of your offer. I certainly hope to figure out a way to take advantage of your offer of hospitality. Even if I cannot, I hope that some Gramster will and will report it here in the Gram! Thank you. Editor =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 3/22/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Many donations were received at CPMX and MPCFest. Mr. Anonymous Donor, Mike Cummings, Sue and Keith Bauman, Ed B., Doug Bell, Tom Denly, Denly's, R. A. Medina, Harold “MPCKid” Kroll, Leo "Paymaster" May, Mrs. R.C. Matherne, Bill McNease, Mel and Jeremy Steinberg, Marcus Turner, Larry Ski, Guido, Fred, PK6, Joel Shafer, World Wide Ventures, Pam West, John and Nancy Wilson, Neil Shafer, W. E. Yanchick, Mark Watson, Al Glaser, Phil Goldstein, Rod Hardy, Wesley Hardy, Gary Hicks, Jack Lippincott, Ian Marshall, Kevin Maloy, David Seelye, Nick Schrier, Elmer Smith, Dan Swartz, Tom Warburton, Dick Freyser, Tim Kyzivat ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. FOR SALE For Sale: One Pound Australian Currency, Fanning Island Plantations, LTD (SB#1541 pg 216). This is the whole note! VF Condition. 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