Item 1964-1965/1 - Two letters from F. Elmore Jones

2 items, paper

Two letters from F. Elmore Jones, both typescript, on folio each (recto & verso):
(a) dated 30 July 1964, thanking IS for allowing him to see his 16 "Tealbies" and noting that he had not seen the large fragment of a Hereford before. FEJ says that two die duplicates from the same dies later in their lifespan when they were virtually worn out. He also broaches the possibility of arranging a meeting and mentions that IS has a one or two "Tealbies" that are in slightly better condition than his and that he would be interested in acquiring them if the opportunity were to arise.
(b) dated 8 July 1965, agreeing that one of the short-cross coins with sceptre to right is illustrated in Sir John Evans' volume of plates in the BM but adds that it does not add to the three known specimens. He describes it as "the FVLKE·ON LVN and the same coin as one of the only two in the BM, both from [the] Eccles [hoard], the other being a die-duplicate of his. FEJ concludes by commenting on Evans' volume of plates, describing it as "odd" and wondering about its purpose.