Michael Hodder and Q. David Bowers
June 20, 1955
Dear Mr. Norweb:
Nice to hear from you again.
In your letter from London, you expressed an interest in the 1829 half eagle, Large Date. Let me know, as I have just placed an ad in the Scrapbook, as you will see, and we have had a few inquiries.
I had mentioned in my letter of May 24, that if you care to, I would be interested in acquiring one of your High Relief double eagles. Perhaps we could workout a trade.
I have also just acquired a 1796 quarter and half dollar in brilliant Uncirculated condition with prooflike surface.
Would appreciate hearing from you.
Would you like to see a photograph of the 1829, or we would be glad to send the coin on approval.
Best regards to Mrs. Norweb and yourself.
Sincerely yours,
Abner Kreisberg
June 20, 1955
Dear Abner:
Back from London to find your letter of the 20th about the 1829 half eagle, Large Date.
Quite honestly we feel that the current quotation for this item is out of line with our own want list. However, as always, we appreciate your thinking of our possible interest.
The High Relief double eagles are not available for reasons' which can wait until we next meet.
Our 1796 quarter is in Uncirculated condition, but both varieties of the half dollar of that date are only Very Fine.
With regards, Yours sincerely,
R. Henry Norweb
September 1, 1955
Dear Mr. Norweb
Missed you at the Omaha convention. It was a good one.
I have acquired an 1858 $10 gold piece. If this coin is of interest to you, it is available; subject to prior sale, $4,000.
Trust that Mrs. Norweb and yourself are well.
With kindest regards,
I am Sincerely yours,
Abner Kreisberg
September 6, 1955
Dear Abner:
Many thanks for your thought of us in connection with the 1858 eagle, but this nice item is already in the collection.
Off for two days in Ottawa for the Canadian Numismatic Association meeting there.
With personal regards,
Very Sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
February 16, 1957
Dear Mr. Norweb:
Wonder if you would care to sell one of your High Relief $20s at a good price as we have someone who is quite interested in one. I would also like to buy the 1920-S and 1930-S $10 gold pieces. If these are available, or any others, please advise.
By the way, do you have an 1858 $10 piece? I have one available and would be glad to send it to you for your approval.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely yours,
Abner Kreisberg
February 20, 1957
Dear Abner:
My wife who is away has asked me to answer your letter of the 16th.
Unfortunately the big item you mentioned is not available, and when I am next at the bank I will let you know should there be any duplicates of the eagles in which you are interested.
Yes we do have the 1858 piece-it's an old-timer in the collection.
With personal regards,
Very sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
September 23, 1957
Dear Abner:
With regret I am returning the 1802 dime. Though in good con-dition, it is somewhat weakly struck and would not therefore greatly improve the specimen already in the collection.
I am enclosing $1 for handling charges in connection with send-ing this coin to us on approval. Many thanks.
Very sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
September 25, 1957
Dear Mr. Norweb:
I received the 1802 dime, which you returned, this morning.
I note you say that it does not greatly improve the specimen which . you already have. I do not know whether to interpret this to mean the price is a little too high, if so, I would be glad to reduce it somewhat. As you know, it is a very scarce coin. If the price of $175 [earlier the coin was described as being Extremely Fine and priced at $200] would be agreeable please let me know by return mail.
I am enclosing the $1 which you sent to cover mailing. Thank you very much for your kind gesture but I do not feel it would be proper to accept it.
I haven't had a want list from you in a long, long time. I would greatly appreciate receiving one. Just be sure to give me the
date, denomination and condition you want. I would be happy to work with you and I do get a great many rarities.
Look forward to the pleasure of serving you. With kindest regards,
Sincerely yours,
Abner Kreisberg