An indictment containing seven counts was filed against appellant. The first two counts charged him with using the mails in connection with a scheme to defraud, contrary to the terms of ? 338 of Title 18 U.S.C.A. The other five counts charged him with using the mails in furtherance of a scheme to defraud in the sale of securities, contrary to the Securities Act of 1933, 15 U.S.C.A. ? 77q (a) (1) The term "sale" is defined by ? 77b (3), Title 15 U.S.C.A., as including every "contract of sale or disposition of, attempt or offer to dispose of, or solicitation of an offer to buy, a security or interest in a security, for value."
