November 22, 2016

Meeting Notice, November 22nd, 2016

The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

 

The feature of the evening will be a Show and Tell with a theme on Thanksgiving/Pilgrims. John Ferreri will also provide an Auction.
 
We look forward to seeing members and guests.
 

Nov. 2016 Auction – Collectors Club of Boston


1. 1937 Sesquicentennial of the Constitution medal with part ribbon AU $ 15.00 $ 5.00
2. Book: Official Price Guide to Music Collectibles – 1st Ed. 1980 Ex.Lib 8.00 1.00
3. 34 different 3c MNH Stamps 1939-1957 Mint NH 3.50 1.00
4. 1973 fm United Nations Peace Medal – Bronze (in card) Proof 5.00 1.00
5. 1958 Totem Pole Canada silver dollar BU 25.00 14.00
6. 1906 Canada Twenty-Five Cents Silver VG 14.00 6.00
7. 1880 Low 0 Newfoundland Cent VF 20.00 8.00
8. 1861 New Brunswick Cent VF 9.00 4.00
9. 5 different Cigar Store premium certificates EF+ 5.00 1.00
10. 3 different United Kingdom 1 Pound Banknotes VF+ 16.00 5.00
11. 10c. Fifth Series Fractional Currency Note Good 5.00 2.00
12. 2 books: Man in Space, Space Flight Communications (1966-67) Examine 5.00 2.00
13. 1944 Wayte Raymond Standard Catalog of Unites States Coins Examine 5.00 1.00
14. 4 rolls (200 pcs) Wheat Cents 1919-1958 Circ. 20.00 10.00
15. 1921S Morgan Dollar EF 31.00 20.00
16. 1987 Canada Loon Dollar Proof in Box Original 8.00 4.00
17. 1857 Flying Eagle Cent VG 40.00 20.00
18. 1858 LL Flying Eagle Cent Good 30.00 15.00
19. 1889 Indian Head Cent Good 2.00 1.00
20. 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent EF 13.00 5.00
21. 1976 National Bicentennial Medal –in case with COA Original 8.00 3.00
22. 1969 MACO Nixon 1st Inauguration Medal – Bronze Uncirc. 25.00 8.00
23. 1973 fm Nixon 2nd Inauguration Medal (with Agnew) Bronze Uncirc. 25.00 8.00
24. 1989 MACO Travelers 125th Anniversary – Bronze Uncirc. 15.00 5.00
25. WW2 Ration Books, Tokens and Wallet Used 25.0________.5.00
26. 1968 Ireland Large Cent…………………………………….. AU-BU………
27. $2 Merchants Bank 1864 Worcester, MA obsolete………………..Fine………. 50.00
28. $1 Series 1957 $1 Silver Certificate crisp ………..UNC………
29. Selection of U.S. and foreign coins in jar……………………… circulated
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October 25, 2016

Meeting Notice, October 25th, 2016

The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

 

The feature of the evening will be a program by C. John Ferreri on “Scenes of the War of 1812 Naval Battles appearing on U.S. Paper Money”.
 
We look forward to seeing members and guests.
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Meeting announcement, September 27th, 2016

 
The Collectors Club of Boston 
last meeting was held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

 

The feature of the evening was  "How I spent my Numismatic Summer”.
 
We note with great sadness the passing of our dear member George Bilodeau Jr. on September 23.
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June 28, 2016

Meeting Notice, June 28th, 2016

The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

 

This will be our “Other Hobbies Night”, please bring in something from your other hobby or collecting interest.

John Ferreri will also provide an auction for our members.The auction list is provided below

We look forward to seeing members and guests.
 June 2016 Auction – Collectors Club of Boston

Description                                             Grade              Est. Val.             Start

1. 1911 Boston Athletic Association Fob       Like New       $60.00             $10.00
2. Series 1953 $2 US Note star                     AU                   40.00                10.00
3. 1972 “Festival of Lights” Holiday Sterling Silver Medal Proof 25.00 10.00
4. 2 Postcard view sets “Mammoth Cave” and “Indianapolis, IN” Used 10.00 2.00
5. 1966 Lincoln Cent 2 errors: clipped planchet, broadstruck Unc. 12.00 5.00
6. 2 Cal. Liberty Head Gold Souvenirs: 1856 ¼ Octag., 1849 ½ Rd, AU 4.00 1.00
7. Etching “PARIS – Bouquinistes” by Masse Nice 35.00 5.00
8. 1935A HAWAII $1 Silver Certificate with historical notes Examine 20.00 5.00
9. 1892 World Globe Columbian Expo So-Called Dollar HK-174 AU 30.00 15.00
10. 59 pieces Mixed World Coins                  Circ-BU          10.00                  2.50
11. Greater Boston Collegiate Athletic Association “190 LB / 77” AU 10.00 5.00
12. 1924D Lincoln Cent                                Good               35.00                15.00
13. Franklin Mint 3 diff. pcs in cards (gold/sterling, silver, brass) PL, Proof 15.00 3.00
14. 1961 Pony Express Centennial So-Called Dollar HK-589 BU 35.00 15.00
15. 1921 Morgan Dollar                              BU                  45.00            30.00
16. 1888S Morgan Dollar                            VG                100.00            70.00
17. Iran 5 Rials Banknote P32Aa                Fine                20.00              5.00
18. 1922 $20 Gold Certificate                     VF+              375.00          200.00
19. 1993P Jefferson 250th Anniversary Silver Dollar (Original Pkg) BU 27.00 15.00
20. 1995P Special Olympics Silver Dollar (Original Pkg) Proof 36.00 18.00
21. 1997P Botanic Garden Silver Dollar (Original Pkg) Proof 35.00 18.00
22. 1998S Black Revolutionary War Patriot Silver Dol. (Original Pkg) Unc. 85.00 50.00
23. 1972 NENA 3 pc. Medal Set (Sterling, Gold Plate, Bz) Unc. 22.00 15.00
24. 1960 USS Enterprise MACO Bronze Medal Unc. 50.00 20.00
25. Allegheny County Jail Canteen Service $20 Coupon Book New 20.00 7.50_
26. Feuchtwanger 1 cent token…Var. E-3….Rarity 3…….…………VF-XF 225.00 150.00_
27. New England Set - Heath Town Medals Series-1280 medals described
All 6 N.E. states- multiple binders.. Tom Rockwell’s own set…. Nice ?? 60.00
28. “Kingfish” brand, red herring jar-full mostly foreign but, Look……Nice a lot NR
29. Four $1,000,000 “Dead Money” Jerry Garcia, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix..Have fun!
$8.00

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May 23, 2016

Meeting Notice, May 24th, 2016



The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

The feature of the evening will be a Show and Tell Night, please bring in items from your collection that you would like to share with the members. It is suggested in observance of Memorial Day that members bring their Commemorative Coins or Medals that honor our Veterans or depict a famous battle.

We look forward to seeing members and guests.

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April 25, 2016

Meeting Notice, April 26th, 2016


The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

The feature of the evening will be a talk by James Johnston on “The Art of Appraising and the Range of Value”. This lecture is based on Mr. Johnston’s fifty year career of appraising: Fine Antiques, Household Goods, Art, Coins, Stamps, Rare Books and Manuscripts, and all good things to be found in fine collections of just about anything. 

Following the talk and show and tell, John Ferreri will provide a 25 lot auction. In the attachment please find the list of auction items

We look forward to seeing members and guests.

Here is the list of items offered for auction. I apologize for the alignment - apparently tabs don't carry over to the blog format.
 

APRIL 2016 Auction – Collectors Club of Boston

Description Grade Est. Val. Start

1. Original Roll of 25 Garden State Parkway Tokens    Circ.    ??    1.00
2. 2007P Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Dollar BU Original    40.00 20.00
3. 1969D $1 FRN Star Boston (2 pcs Consecutive Serial No.) AU-CU 35.00 15.00
4. 100+ pcs misc. medals/tokens/etc. Examine ?? 3.00
5. Standard Cat. World Coins 1601-1700 5th Ed. Used 5.00 3.00
6. 1943 Morocco 10 Francs Banknote P25 VF 5.00 2.00
7. 4 piece set Muskegon Correctional Facility Store 5c., 10c, 25c,$1 Circ. 20.00 10.00
8 6 piece set North Carolina Prison Dept. 1c-$1 Circ. 30.00 12.00
9. Repousse Elk on 1904 Indian Head Cent Examine 35.00 25.00
10. 7 different Bank Coin Bags Used ?? 3.00
11. La Carona Cuban Cigar Box with 1930 Tariff Stamp Used ?? 1.00
12. Teapot made from Lincoln Wheat Cent Examine 50.00 20.00
13. 5 pc Ancient Coin Replica Set Examine ?? 1.00
14. 1994 Liberia Babe Ruth Dollar in First Day Cover KM131a BU 20.00 8.00
15. NENA Conference and Convention Medals book (thru 2002 Ed.) As Issued ?? 5.00
16. 1996S National Community Service Commemorative Unc. Dollar Original 125.00 70.00
17. 1980 Canadian Ambassador Kenneth Taylor US Mint Bz Medal Unc. 35.00 7.00
18. 1959 MACO Alaska Statehood Bronze Medal Unc. 35.00 10.00
19. 1996 Canada 6-Pc Uncirculated Set (with Reverse PL Dollar) Original 27.00 12.00
20. 1996 Canada Uncirculated McIntosh Silver Dollar BU Original 18.00 10.00
21. 1994S World Cup Commemorative 2-pc Proof Set Original 46.00 28.00
22. Gold Coins of Mexico Capitol Holder Only Examine ?? 1.00
23. Atlantic Great Western Railroad Co of PA $35 Bond Coupon #10 Examine ?? 1.00
24. 1929D Mercury Dime (ANACS) MS63FSB 40.00 25.00
25. $1.00 face value in old MNH stamps and 30 Unused Postcards Examine ?? 4.00




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April 11, 2016

Meeting Notice, Combined Meeting/ Rockwell Lecture Monday April 11, 2016

The combined meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston and the Boston Numismatic Society
featuring the
Thomas P. Rockwell Memorial Lecture
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Monday, April 11th, 2016
at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA.

This year’s featured speaker will be Prue Morgan Fitts who will give a talk on “Byzantine Coins.” 
The program will start promptly at 7:30; the building will be open at 6:30. Additional parking can be found in the parking lot across the street behind the Library.

We look forward to seeing members and guests.
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Meeting Notice, March 22nd, 2016

The last meeting of the Collectors Club of Boston was held at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday March, 22nd, 2016 at the New Light Korean Church 730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. The feature of the evening was a talk by Tom Gesner on "Die Varieties of Massachusetts Bay Tercentenary Medals"

The elections for officers also took place during this meeting. 


Note: I was travelling during March so I wasn't able to post easily. So this notice is just for the record.
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February 21, 2016

Meeting Notice, February 23rd, 2016

The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 

The feature of the evening will be a presentation by George A. Bilodeau Jr. on “Civil War Tokens”.

 
Club Elections: This is an election year the elections will take place during our March meeting. According to the club’s Constitution and By-Laws the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are to be elected annually and there are to be six Directors with three being elected annually for a term of two years. Currently we have William M. Harkins as President; Sherry Briggs as Vice President; Michael Viens as Treasurer; Brad Seidel as Secretary; Directors positions for re-election are David Nathanson, Richard Hand and Marty Samuels; Sherry Briggs as past President will serve as Chairman. We are now accepting nominations for all positions. If you would like to be put on the ballot for any of the positions now up for election please email me at williamharkins@comcast.net .
We look forward to seeing members and guests.
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January 25, 2016

Meeting Notice, January 26th, 2016

The next meeting of the 
Collectors Club of Boston 
will be held at 
7:30 P.M. 
on  
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
at the 
New Light Korean Church
730 Main Street, Waltham, MA. 


The feature of the evening will be a presentation by Richard Hand on the” life of the U.S. Cent”.
 
We look forward to seeing members and guests.
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