The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 19, May 8, 2005, Article 13

MORE ON BOOKS ON ENGRAVERS

Larry Mitchell writes: "Thanks to Dick Johnson for his
update on the extensive coverage to be afforded by his
forthcoming publication about American diesinkers and
engravers. It will indeed set a new standard of coverage
for this very specific topic.

As I pointed out in my original comment, though
[E-Sylum: Volume 8, Number 17, April 24, 2005],
Stauffer, Fielding & Gage (FSG) cover not only
diesinkers, but also illustrators "for a wide range of
early numismatic books and magazines." And, as Dick
himself admits, "Fielding is excellent" and Stauffer
covers "all the early paper money engravers which I do
not cover."

FSG will set you back $78.75 if you are a Barnes &
Noble customer (plus tax & shipping). The best price
I have seen on Falk is $350. Accordingly, for the
reasons adduced in the above paragraph, I still think
FSG offers an excellent price/benefit ratio for
researchers whose needs cover MULTIPLE areas. [Falk is
available at most major libraries if FSG does not meet
your needs.]

In the meantime, I look forward with great
anticipation to Dick's magnum opus."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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