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Treasure in the Cellar
Leonard Augsburger
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Description for Treasure in the Cellar
Paperback. Coin collectors and enthusiasts have been familiar with the story of two boys who unearthed a fortune in gold coins while playing in a Baltimore basement in 1934. This title delves into the lives of the boys and their families, recreates the hours at the police station after the boys reported what they found. Num Pages: 208 pages, 20, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; WCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
Coin collectors and enthusiasts have long been familiar with the story of two boys who unearthed a fortune in gold coins while playing in a Baltimore basement in 1934. But the rest of the story trailed off to a few odd details. One of the boys died young, the other ran into trouble with the law. No one seemed to know more. A lifelong coin collector, Leonard Augsburger was determined to uncover the rest of the story. What happened to the kids? The gold? Who buried it in the first place? Meticulously researched, Treasure in the Cellar delves into ... Read more
Coin collectors and enthusiasts have long been familiar with the story of two boys who unearthed a fortune in gold coins while playing in a Baltimore basement in 1934. But the rest of the story trailed off to a few odd details. One of the boys died young, the other ran into trouble with the law. No one seemed to know more. A lifelong coin collector, Leonard Augsburger was determined to uncover the rest of the story. What happened to the kids? The gold? Who buried it in the first place? Meticulously researched, Treasure in the Cellar delves into ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Maryland Historical Society United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780938420972
SKU
V9780938420972
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Ref
99-50
About Leonard Augsburger
Leonard Augsburger is an engineering manager in the telecommunications industry. He has written numerous articles for numismatic hobby periodicals and is a frequent speaker at numismatic events. He is a member of the Maryland Historical Society, the American Numismatic Association, and the American Numismatic Society.
Reviews for Treasure in the Cellar
Using historical context, concrete details and quotes, Augsburger offers a riveting tale of poverty, greed, legal red tape, and the way they exacerbate each other.
Diane Scharper Baltimore Sun 2008 An interesting read.
Mike Thomas Numimaster.com 2009
Diane Scharper Baltimore Sun 2008 An interesting read.
Mike Thomas Numimaster.com 2009