As a Currency Cataloger for Heritage Auctions, I get to see all kinds of interesting material. In addition to my interest in paper money, I also collect coins, tokens, medals, etc. I have a number of Bryan Money items. The following was in our FUN auction and I managed to acquire it to add to my collection. My last name is Lawrence, so that was an added bonus. This is the first paper piece of Bryan Money I have run across. I'd be interested in hearing if you're aware of any other Bryan Money paper items out there. I'd also love to hear from anyone else who's interested in "esoteric" material about what they collect (one of my friends used that term to describe my interests). Bryan Bill/St. Lawrence Life Association </I>Ad/Political Note 1896 The St. Lawrence Life Association compares itself to the political platform of William (Bill) Jennings Bryan on this advertising note. Among several items, the "free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1." Also, in the last presidential campaign (1892), the SLLA "paid numerous benefits on account of broken limbs and other casualties occurring during parades, mass meetings, etc." http://currency.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=3508&Lot_No=16583&src=pr</B>
Very interesting and unique piece Kathy, also an enviable job you have, for me anyway. Would love to see some more of your collection. Welcome!
Hello Kathy and Welcome. I am a long time Heritage customer and collector of Paper Money. I am not familair with your "Esoteric" type of paper money but find it interesting to say the least. Welcome to our forum and if you are interested we have a Security Vignette Group that has weekly presentations by it's members. We would love to have you join in... Again welcome to CoinTalk-and the PaperMoney Forum :hug: Regards, RickieB
