Some members buy very little and sell very much, others sell very little and buy much. Before the books are sent out the manager examines them, removes counterfeits, etc. Each man who takes out a stamp puts in its place a "control" stamp with his number on it. These control stamps are bought of the manager, and he only knows who has sold and who has bought.
It is expensive and troublesome. A much better plan is the old-fashioned one of "swapping" stamps with one's comrades and friends.
H. B.--Your piece is a "Hard Money" token, not a coin. It has no money value, but is very interesting.
A. ULMER.--The 6c. Hawaii, 1864 issue, is catalogued as worth 25c.
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A 25c. package makes 5 gallons. Sold everywhere.
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A Story of the American Revolution. By JAMES BARNES. Illustrated. Post 8vo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.50.
A fascinating study. It is replete with those Homeric touches which delight the heart of the healthy boy.... It would be difficult to find a more fascinating book for the young.--_Philadelphia Bulletin._
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