Hello All...again
Was looking on eBay tonight and I found an auction I thought was interesting, Doesnt really have much to do with the US Currency 1899 $1 Silver they are selling but thought you might like to read it. Nice Norman Rockwell like story.
Mark
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1394459974
"My grandfather was an amateur astronomer. And from when I could stand up, he loved to teach me constellations, tell me how the universe formed, and even how to build a telescope. But, what I always remember him for was his praise for the Leonid Meteor Showers. He always said that was the time he fell in love with the sky and all its mysteries. He first saw them in 1899. He was at a town fair, and was about to use his last dollar. But, then the sky started lighting up. At first, he thought it was the closing fireworks. But, then he looked up. And saw a sight 100x more spectacular. As shooting star after shooting star lit up the sky. He spent the rest of the night just watching them. He saw them again in 1966. And was just as amazed. I was born 2 years later. Right before he passed, he told his only regret in life was that he wouldn't be able to see the showers in 2002. That's when he gave me the dollar from the Fair, and asked me to promise that I wouldn't miss it. A few months ago, I drove out with my son to field by our house. A blanket and some cocoa- our only companions. He suddenly shouted, "Look Dad, fireworks!" I looked up. Smiled. And said, "I bet the view is better from up there." A piece of history. This beautiful Black Eagle. The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate. In Very Good condition . Heraldic Eagle and Capitol face. Portraits of Lincoln and Grant at bottom center. Simple reverse. Large blue seal. Blue 1 overprint. Signed by Teehee-Burke. Both beauty and substance. Invest in this piece. Invest in your passion. Invest in your collection."
"My grandfather was an amateur astronomer. And from when I could stand up, he loved to teach me constellations, tell me how the universe formed, and even how to build a telescope. But, what I always remember him for was his praise for the Leonid Meteor Showers. He always said that was the time he fell in love with the sky and all its mysteries. He first saw them in 1899. He was at a town fair, and was about to use his last dollar. But, then the sky started lighting up. At first, he thought it was the closing fireworks. But, then he looked up. And saw a sight 100x more spectacular. As shooting star after shooting star lit up the sky. He spent the rest of the night just watching them. He saw them again in 1966. And was just as amazed. I was born 2 years later. Right before he passed, he told his only regret in life was that he wouldn't be able to see the showers in 2002. That's when he gave me the dollar from the Fair, and asked me to promise that I wouldn't miss it. A few months ago, I drove out with my son to field by our house. A blanket and some cocoa- our only companions. He suddenly shouted, "Look Dad, fireworks!" I looked up. Smiled. And said, "I bet the view is better from up there." A piece of history. This beautiful Black Eagle. The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate. In Very Good condition . Heraldic Eagle and Capitol face. Portraits of Lincoln and Grant at bottom center. Simple reverse. Large blue seal. Blue 1 overprint. Signed by Teehee-Burke. Both beauty and substance. Invest in this piece. Invest in your passion. Invest in your collection."
