The Last Closet_The Dark Side of Avalon

by Moira Greyland

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 26, No. 11 (November 1979), p. 72.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 26, No. 12 (December 1979), p. 58.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 1 (January 1980), p. 81.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 2 (February 1980), p. 86.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 3 (March 1980), p. 66.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 4 (April 1980), p. 79.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 5 (May 1980), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 6 (June 1980), p. 58.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 8 (August 1980), p. 80.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 9 (September 1980), p. 79.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 27, No. 10 (October 1980), p. 43.

  “Bristles and Barbs,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 2 (February 1981), p. 68.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Trends for the ‘80s,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 3 (March 1981), p. 53.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Deja Vu Susie,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 4 (April 1981), p. 60.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Expecting the Apocalypse,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 5 (May 1981), p. 60.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Gold Standard’s Cost,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 6 (June 1981), p. 60.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Where Confusion Reigns,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 7 (July 1981), p. 59.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Commemorative Questions,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 9 (September 1981), p. 42.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Dubious Awards,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 10 (October 1981), p. 42.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Mixed Bag Reopened,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 11 (November 1981), p. 87.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Zinc Cent Folly,” Coins, Vol. 28, No. 12 (December 1981), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs: End Harassment,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 1 (January 1982), p. 86.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Questions Coinage,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 2 (February 1982), p. 43.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Call of Cassandra,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 3 (March 1982), p. 52.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Survival Goals,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 1982), p. 50.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Knocking ANACS,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 5 (May 1982), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Mixed Bag,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 6 (June 1982), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Bagging Turkeys,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 7 (July 1982), p. 81.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Try Eye Test,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 8 (August 1982), p. 50.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Review Exhibit Rules,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 9 (September 1982), p. 64.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Great Gold Grab,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 10 (October 1982), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Bronx Cheer,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 11 (November 1982), p. 86.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Plutocrats’ Gold,” Coins, Vol. 29, No. 12 (December 1982), p. 79.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Stop It Now,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 1983), p. 52.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Chocking Hobby,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 2 (February 1983), p. 87.

  “Bristles and Barbs: In the Bag,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 3 (March 1983), p. 69.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Radical Book,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 4 (April 1983), p. 78.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Supports Gold, but…,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 5 (May 1983), p. 91.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Hobby Truths,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 6 (June 1983), p. 43.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Need New Method,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 7 (July 1983), p. 61.

  “Bristles and Barbs: H.R. 1783: ‘Anti-Hobby Act,’” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 9 (September 1983), p. 88.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Coin Photography,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 11 (November 1983), p. 80.

  “Bristles and Barbs: The Story behind the C-Note’s Demise,” Coins, Vol. 30, No. 12 (December 1983), p. 85.

  “Bristles and Barbs: Krugerrand Ban and Olympic Coins,” Coins, Vol. 31, No. 3 (March 1984), p. 73.

  “Bristles and Barbs: The Stuff of Auction Catalogues,” Coins, Vol. 32, No. 2 (February 1985), p. 37.

  “Bristles and Barbs: How to Get Rich—Maybe,” Coins, Vol. 32, No. 3 (March 1985), p. 43.

  Breen’s remarks at Scott Travers’s Coin Collector’s Survival Conference. The last “Bristles and Barbs.”

  California Pioneer Fractional Gold: Historic Gold Rush Small Change 1852–1856 and Suppressed Jewelers’ Issues 1859–1882, by Walter Breen with the collaboration of Ronald J. Gillio (Santa Barbara: Pacific Coast Auction Galleries, 1983). Issued in a limited edition hardcover bound in half morocco and regular edition paperback, 160 pages. Revised edition: California Pioneer Fractional Gold: Historic Gold Rush Small Change 1852–1857 and Suppressed Jewelers’ Issues 1858–1882, by Walter Breen and Ronald J. Gillio; revision by Robert D. Leonard, Jr., Jay Roe, Jack Totheroh, Ronald J. Gillio, Robert B. Lecce and Richard A. Lecce (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire: Bowers and Merena Galleries, 2003). Released in both hardcover and paperback, 263, (1) pages.

  The Care and Preservation of Rare Coins (Albertson, New York: First Coinvestors [FCI Press], 1977). 7.5 inch plastic audio record in 4 page card stock booklet.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 1 (January 1957), pp. 25–26.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 2 (February 1957), p. 136.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 3 (March 1957), p. 280.

  “Cent Collector’s Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 4 (April 1957), p. 419.

  “Cent Collector’s Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 5 (May 1957), p. 514.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 6 (June 1957), pp. 658–660.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 7 (July 1957), p. 807.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 8 (August 1957), p. 922.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 11 (November 1957), p. 1322.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 71, No. 2 (February 1958), p. 170.

  “Cent Collectors’ Forum,” The Numismatist, Vol. 71, No. 3 (March 1958), p. 293.

  “Le Chameau Treasure,” historical commentaries, Parke-Bernet Galleries A auction catalogue of December 10–11, 1971.

  “Chasing Rainbows,” Paper Money, Vol. 16, No. 2 (March–April 1977; Serial 68), pp. 69ff.

  “‘Coin’ Notes Nearly Bankrupted Treasury,” Numismatic News, Vol. 25, No. 12 (March 19, 1977),

  “Coinage for Colonial Virginia,” book review, The Numismatist, Vol. 70, No. 2 (February 1957), pp. 170–171.

  “Coinage of the New Orleans Mint in 1861,” The Numismatist, Vol. 64, No. 4 (April 1951), pp. 387–394.

  “The Coinage Patterns and Proposals of 1791–1792 Featuring Washington’s Portrait and Other Federal Types,” Numismatic News Weekly, October 23, 1973

  “A Coiner’s Caviar”: Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Proof Coins, 1722–1977 (Albertson, New York: FCI Press, 1977). Hardcover with dust-jacket, (8), 324 pages. Revised second edition published as Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins, 1722–1989: With Additions and Corrections to the 1977 Volume (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire: Bowers and Merena Galleries, 1989). Paperback, (8), 338, (2) pages.

  “Coins, Currency and Economic History,” Chapter 8 of the American Numismatic Association’s Intermediate Numismatic Correspondence Course, Colorado Springs: 1978, 24 pages.

  “A Collection of Observations on TN-31, ‘A Biennial Pairing Puzzle,’” letter to the editor, The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 11, No. 3 (September 1972; Serial 35), pp. 372–373.

  “The Collector’s Necessary Equipment,” The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 3 (March 1963), pp. 653–659.

  Colonial American Coin Club. A Service of First Coinvestors, Inc. N.p.: First Coinvestor
s, n.d. [c. 1973]. Loose sheets in three ring binders.

  “Colonial Overstrikes,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 2 (December 1963; Serial 10), p. 72.

  “Comment on First Paper Money Issued in Ohio,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 16, No. 3 (November 1977; Serial 50), G-4A, p. 609.

  “Comment on St. Patrick Halfpence and Farthings,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 2 (April 1968; Serial 22), pp. 214–217.

  “Comments from the Members,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 2, No. 6 (November 15, 1968; Serial 9), p. 221.

  “Comments from Walter Breen,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 4, No. 4 (July 15, 1970; Serial 19), pp. 132–134.

  A Complete Course in Numismatics (Beverly Hills: American Institute of Professional Numismatics, n.d. [c. 1970]), 21.5 by 28 cm, (1), 70 pages. Blue heavy paper cover, staple bound.

  “Complete Description of the Recently Discovered, New, 1795 Large Cent,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 3, No. 4 (July 15, 1969; Serial 13), p. 126.

  The Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of United States Coins. 1971 edition. Edited by Don Taxay. Omaha: Scott Publishing Company, 1970.

  The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, by John W. Highfill (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma: Highfill Press, 1992), xlv, 1233 pages.

  “Confederacy Operated the Charlotte Mint in 1861,” The Numismatist, Vol. 64, No. 6 (June 1951), pp. 606–607.

  “Connecticut Shilling,” RF-17, The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 2 (December 1965; Serial 16), p. 162.

  “Constellatio Nova,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 13, No. 3 (September 1974; Serial 41), TN-46, pp. 453–455.

  “Davy on Mint Processes in 1794,” The Numismatist, Vol. 64, No. 8 (August 1951), pp. 870–872.

  “A Descriptive Essay of the Liberty Seated Half Dimes with Arrows of 1853–55,” Gobrecht Journal, Vol. 1, No. 2 (April 1975), pp. 9–11.

  Dies and Coinage (New York: Robert Bashlow/QWERTYUIOPress, 1962). Self covered, 40 pages. Reprinted as part of Hewitt’s Numismatic Information Series (Chicago, 1965).

  “Draped Bust 1795 Dollars,” letter to the editor, The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 1964), p. 34.

  “Early American Tokens from Birmingham: Who, Where, Why?,” Italiam fato profugi Hesperinaque venerunt litora: numismatic studies dedicated to Vladimir and Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli, edited by R.G. Doty and T. Hackens (Louvain-La-Neuve: Dép. d’archéologie et d’histoire de l’art, 1996), pp. 69–79.

  The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States, 1796–1838, by A.W. Browning. Completely updated by Walter Breen with the collaboration of Robert W. Miller, Sr. New commentary by MR. DOLAN: David Bowers. With notes on rarity, attribution, new varieties, pedigrees of finest known specimens, etc. Edited and compiled by Michael Hodder (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire: Bowers and Merena Galleries, 1992). 183 pages. Reprinted in 1998 by Sanford Durst.

  Breen’s revision of Browning’s 1925 original.

  Early United States Half Eagles, 1795–1838, Hewitt’s Numismatic Information Series (Chicago: Hewitt, n.d. [c. 1966–1967]). Card covers, 72 pages.

  The Empire Guide to United States Half Cents, 1793–1857, by MR. DOLAN: David Bowers and James F. Ruddy (Johnson City, New York: Creative Printing, 1962). Card covered, (2), 47, (3) pages. Reprinted as United States Half Cents, 1793–1857, by MR. DOLAN: David Bowers and James F. Ruddy and United States Half Cents by Ebenezer Gilbert to Which are Added Several Supplemental Chapters (New York: Sanford J. Durst, 1984).

  The Encyclopedia of United States Silver and Gold Commemorative Coins, 1892–1954, by Walter Breen and Anthony Swiatek (New York: FCI Press/Arco Publishing, 1981). Hardcover, xxii, 362 pages. Revised edition published as The Encyclopedia of United States Silver and Gold Commemorative Coins, 1892–1989, by Walter Breen and Anthony Swiatek (Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena Galleries, 1990). Paperback only, xxii, 386 pages.

  “The Evolution of American Numismatics,” Numismatic News, Vol. 14, No. 11 (May 23, 1966), pp. 12–13.

  The Fantastic 1804 Dollar, by Eric P. Newman and Kenneth E. Bressett; associates in research: Walter H. Breen and Lynn Glaser (Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing, 1962).

  “Federal Shinplasters,” Numismatic News Weekly, serial beginning July 18, 1972.

  “A Few Unpublished Major Varieties of U.S. Coins,” The Numismatist, Vol. 66, No. 6 (June 1953), pp. 569–572.

  “Fifty-fourth New Netherlands Auction,” The Numismatist, Vol. 73, No. 6 (June 1960), pp. 740–742.

  First Coinvestors Presents the Walter Breen U.S. Rare Coin Portfolio. N.p.: First Coinvestors, n.d. [1973]. Two volumes in three ring binders.

  “First Crowned Rose Pattern for the Rosa Americana Coinages,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 3 (September 1969; Serial 27), TN-15, p. 267.

  “The First Perfectionist,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 6, No. 4 (July 15, 1972; Serial 31), pp. 127–134.

  “Fiscal Year of the U.S. Mint,” letter to the editor, The Numismatist, Vol. 67, No. 10 (October 1954), p. 1097.

  “Fish Scales to Forgotten Sleepers,” Coins, Vol. 19, No. 8 (August 1972), pp. 55–61.

  “From Junk to Gems: Half Cents Then and Now,” Rare Coin and Stamp Advisory, December 1979; reprinted in Penny-Wise, Vol. 14, No. 2 (March 15, 1980; Serial 77), pp. 81–84.

  “From Walter Breen,” The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 2 (July 1969; Serial 26), pp. 255–256.

  A Guide Book of United States Coins, by R.S. Yeoman (Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman, various dates).

  “Half Cent Miscellany,” The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 19, No. 12 (December 1953), pp. 1170–1171.

  “Hancock’s Revenge,” Numismatic News Weekly, 1971, serial.

  “Head of Copper, Feet of Clay: Dr. Sheldon after 35 Years,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 18, No. 6 (November 15, 1984; Serial 105), pp. 337–342.

  “The High Cost of Money,” The Whitman Numismatic Journal, Vol. 3, No. 12 (December 1966), pp. 866–874; continued in Vol. 4, No. 1 (January 1967), pp. 50–58.

  Highlights from the Kenneth Lee Collection, by Walter Breen and Ron Gillio. 240 35 mm slides showing coins from the Lee collection of California gold, accompanied by a six-page text by Breen. 1983.

  A Historic Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, by Edward Maris. Reprint (Lawrence, Massachusetts: Quarterman, 1974), vii, 21 pages, double page plate.

  Foreward by Breen.

  “The Historic Wreath Cent,” Coins Magazine, Vol. 14, No. 11 (November 1967), pp. 24–26.

  The History and Future of American Numismatics (Chicago, August 1991), produced by the American Numismatic Association. Moderated by Ken Hallenbeck, featuring Ken Bressett, MR. DOLAN: David Bowers, Elvira Clain-Stefanelli, Eric Newman and Walter Breen. Video tape, 120 minutes.

  “History of the Fractional Currency Specimen Sets,” The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 1964), pp. 22–29; continued in Vol. 30, No. 2 (February 1964), pp. 298–305.

  “The History of the Silver Dollar,” by John W. Highfill and Walter H. Breen, The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, by John W. Highfill (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma: Highfill Press, 1992), pp. 2–5.

  “How Coins Are Made,” Beverley Hills: American Institute of Professional

  Numismatists, c. 1970. 14 by 21.5 cm.

  “How Our Coinage Became Mechanized,” The Numismatist, Vol. 64, No. 3 (March 1951), pp. 284–287.

  “How to Stay Ahead of the Coin Forgers,” The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 5 (May 1963), pp. 1329–1333; continued in Vol. 29, No. 6 (June 1963), pp. 1648–1655.

  “The Hundred Year Vendetta,” The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, Vol. 28, No. 8 (August 1962), pp. 2177–2189.

  “I Remember Dr. Sheldon,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 11, No. 6 (November 15, 1977; Serial 63), pp. 276–277.

  The Indian Cent Numisma: 1856–1909, edited by Bruce A. Vogel (Longmont, Colorado: 1998), 277 pages.

  “Introduction,” The United States Nickel Five-Cent Piece: A History and Date-by-Date Analysis, by Michael Wescott with Kendall Keck (Wolfeboro, New H
ampshire: Bowers and Merena Galleries, 1991), p. 15.

  “Just Walter,” John Reich Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 1987), pp. 8, 34.

  Silver coinage of the United States is discussed. Title not Breen’s .

  “A Key to 1837 Large Cents,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 4, No. 6 (November 15, 1970; Serial 21), pp. 218–220.

  “Large Cents of the U.S. 1816–1857; New Varieties and Additions,” book review, The Numismatist, Vol. 67, No. 11 (November 1954), pp. 1199–1200.

  “The Legacy of ‘Silver Dick,’” Numismatic News, Vol. 23, No. 16 (April 19, 1975), pp. 6ff; continued in Vol. 23, No. 21 (May 24, 1975), pp. 22ff; Vol. 23, No. 26 (June 28, 1975), pp. 37–38; Vol. 23, No. 30 (July 26, 1975), pp. 14ff; Vol. 23, No. 34 (August 23, 1975), pp. 14ff; Vol. 23, No. 36 (September 6, 1975), pp. 18ff; Vol. 23, No. 42 (October 18, 1975), pp. 16ff; Vol. 23, No. 45 (November 8, 1975), pp. 18ff; Vol. 23, No. 48 (November 29, 1975), pp. 20ff; Vol. 23, No. 49 (December 6, 1975), pp. 14ff; Vol. 23, No. 51 (December 20, 1975), pp. 24ff; Vol. 23, No. 52 (December 27, 1975), pp. 14ff; Vol. 24, No. 1 (January 3, 1976), p. 12.

  “Legal and Illegal Connecticut Mints, 1785–1789,” Studies on Money in Early America, edited by Eric P. Newman (New York: ANS, 1976), pp. 105–133.

  “Let’s Visit an Auction,” The Whitman Numismatic Journal, Vol. 5, No. 6 (June 1968), pp. 327–330.

  “A Letter from Walter Breen,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 6, No. 3 (May 15, 1972; Serial 30), p. 88.

  “A Letter from Walter Breen,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 8, No. 2 (March 15, 1974; Serial 41), pp. 91–92.

  “Letter from Walter Breen,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 20, No. 1 (January 15, 1986; Serial 112), p. 11.

  “A Letter from Walter Breen—Finally,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 9, No. 4 (July 15, 1975; Serial 49), pp. 173–175.

  “Letter to and from Walter Breen,” Penny-Wise, Vol. 10, No. 6 (November 15, 1976; Serial 57), pp. 270–271.

  Letter to the Editor, The Asylum, Vol. 1, No. 4 (Summer 1981), pp. 57–58.

  Letter to the Editor, The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 1961; Serial 2), p. 7.

  Letter to the Editor, The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 1961; Serial 2), p. 7.

  Letter to the Editor, The Colonial Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 3 (July 1961; Serial 4), p. 17.