THE NUMISMATIST
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The One Hundred Greatest Items Of United States Numismatic Literature Rank: Number 3
Clain-Stefanelli 838, Davis 24, Sigler 1945
The standard bearer of the American numismatic scene, the monthly organ of the American Numismatic Association contains much data found nowhere else. Although the quality and quantity of research has varied through the years, a full run of this periodical remains required for the advanced numismatic library, especially for the biographical information contained therein. The first six volumes are akin to the holy grail among numismatic bibliophiles, so much so that even the reprint edition is now readily convertible into a small group of Franklins. For the purist, the Franklins will have to be dismissed in favor of Chase in order to acquire the original. A companion volume by Q. David Bowers, The American Numismatic Association Centennial History, Volumes I & II (#69), published in 1991, offers additional commentary on this series.
Volumes 1-6
Photo courtesy of George Frederick Kolbe - Fine Numismatic Books.
American Numismatic Association. THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIST, THE NUMISMATIST
Monroe, MI: Dr. Geo. F. Heath, September 1888-December 1893
26, 48, 112, 106, 112, 176pp
Octavo: 20.5 x 14.5 cm
Softbound: Various colored wrappers.
Volumes 7 to present
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