The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 14, April 6, 2003, Article 2

JOHN J. FORD COLLECTION AND LIBRARY

  NBS Board member P. Scott Rubin writes: "This is good news
  and bad news.  The good news is that starting as early as later
  this year the entire collection of John J. Ford, Jr. is coming up
  for sale by Stack's and yes the library will be sold by Stack's
  and George Kolbe.  While it will take some time before the full
  impact of what is in this collection to be announced, it is my
  understanding that if you collect colonial coins or paper, U.S.
  Paper, numismatic literature, medals, or pioneer gold you will
  not want to miss this sale.  This may well be the Bushnell or
  Parmelee sale of the 21st century.  The bad news is that this
  looks like the end of the John Ford era in U.S. numismatics.
  John has been a good friend to NBS and we hope he will be
  around for some time.  But just the thought that he is parting
  with his collection is hard to take, even though I will look
  forward to the catalogues and the chance to own an item or
  two from John's library or collection.  Look for more
  information on the sales in the numismatic press."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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