RWB Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The next book, “Fads, Fakes & Foibles,” is heading to the printer for an estimate. -Contents- INTRODUCTORY REMARKS DR. BARCLAY’S EXPERIMENTAL COINAGE ~ 1841-1876 PREVENTION OF A FRAUD UPON OUR GOLD COINS INTERNATIONAL COINAGE BICKFORD-DUNNING GOLD EXCHANGE COIN LOUIS GARNETT, WHEELER HUBBELL, AND THE GOLOID FIASCO THE COMETALLIC MONEY PLAN PS: The book “Girl on the Silver Dollar” is being printed. I hope it will be available in time for the Summer FUN show. Link to post Share on other sites
Zebo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Looks interesting - Link to post Share on other sites
Just Bob Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Zebo said: Looks interesting - It really does. The plans and schemes of the 19th century concerning our nation's coinage should make for entertaining reading. To Mr. Burdette: I know that signed copies of your books are available through Wizard, but is it possible to get one autographed to a specific person? Link to post Share on other sites
Conder101 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Me too. I'm not sure about The Girl on the Silver Dollar, but I'll probably pick it up as well. I've seen a lot of the documents the sections of the new book are probably based on so I know it should be good. Link to post Share on other sites
physics-fan3.14 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Roger, could you give us the "back of the jacket" description so we know what this is about? It seems intriguing. Link to post Share on other sites
RWB Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 9:31 AM, Just Bob said: It really does. The plans and schemes of the 19th century concerning our nation's coinage should make for entertaining reading. To Mr. Burdette: I know that signed copies of your books are available through Wizard, but is it possible to get one autographed to a specific person? Bob, Just ask for a personalized autograph when you order. Wizard will let me know and I will sign your copy. It might take a little longer because I have to go to Wizard's suite of deluxe penthouses and past the open bar and lobster buffet....:) Link to post Share on other sites
RWB Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, physics-fan3.14 said: Roger, could you give us the "back of the jacket" description so we know what this is about? It seems intriguing. Well, the chapter titles kind of tell what it's about -- the overall theme is the attempt to alter coinage in strange or foolish ways. Barclay thought he knew how to prevent counterfeiting and adulteration of coins. Dunning-Bickford were going to make a gold coin that was easily convertible regardless of country. Hubbell (not related to telescope fame) thought he could solve the gold-silver standard problem by mixing the two in an alloy, then making the coins purple through special treatment. As the title suggests, lots of " Fads, Fakes & Foibles" of people and politicians. Link to post Share on other sites
