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‘Coin Press’ Debut Met with Mixed Reviews

One issue into his ownership of magazine, there was praise and criticism for Chester L. Krause’s new venture. Among the praise, as related in the November 1961 issue of , was a letter from Whitman Publications’ editor Kenneth Bressett. Bressett wrote, “The first edition of your new ‘Coin Press’ was excellent. I read every article in it and found it refreshingly new and thoroughly enjoyable. I am sure it will be a big success if you continue along in this same vein. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the

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