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V11 2008 INDEX
E-SYLUM ARCHIVE
QUERIES: D. W. VALENTINE, HEATH COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR HOME EDITION
Jerry Fochtman has two requests for E-Sylum readers
relating to exhibit and research projects. Can anyone assist? -Editor
-Editor
I've got a research project that I'm working on, and
wondered if any of your readers might be able to help. First off, I'm
working on gathering material on D.W. Valentine and his book on
Postage/Fractional Currency. Essentially there were several editions of
his 1924 book, "United States Fractional Currency". 
The initial release was published by F.C.C.
Boyd, and there were 2 editions if you will. Most people are aware of the
red/black covered edition, for which there were 225 produced, each was
individually numbered. I'm trying as best I can, to locate as many
examples that still exist so as to see how many have survived. So if any
of your readers have a copy, if they could simply e-mail me or call me and
let me know their name, and what numbered book they have, that would help
me a great deal.I've sent Jerry the information on my copy (pictured). It's
copy number 204, purchased from John Bergman at the Portland ANA
convention in 1998. -Editor
In addition to the red/black covered
edition, Valentine apparently had prepared a black leather edition as
well. There were 25 copies make and these were customized for some of the
leading dealers/collectors during that time with the individual's name
stamped in gold on the leather cover. These too, were individually
numbered, and also were autographed by Valentine. Of the 25 that were
produced, I only know where two copies are, and the name that was stamped
on the cover. I do suspect that there's at least one in the ANA library,
but haven't been able to learn the number or name on the cover. If you happen to have one of these rare books, if you too, could contact me with the name on the cover and the number Valentine wrote with his name I would appreciate it.
Before I mention the other item I'm trying to census, I still have not been able to locate a picture of Daniel Valentine to include with my research material. If you happen to know anything about finding a picture of the gentlemen, or anything else about his life or descendents, please let me know.
Finally, the other item I'm search for is the home edition of Laban Heath's Counterfeit Detector. I'm sure that Eric Newman has at least one or more copies in his personal library. But I've been unable to locate any others. I'm working on an exhibit for Memphis involving Laban Heath and would like to include a copy if someone has one they can bring or simply loan me for the purpose of this exhibit. It will be graciously returned with a debt of gratitude after the Saturday, and I'll gladly keep ownership confidential.
If you wish to reach me, my e-mail is jfochtman@bradmark.com and my cell is: 713/502-3255. I should add that I don't usually see this e-mail address on the weekends, but a quick phone message will prompt me to check it. Thanks for considering my invitation to help complete my exhibit and any help you might be able to provide on D.W. Valentine and a census of his book.
Wayne Homren, Editor
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