My Bride and I attended a local antique show in down-town Oley, Pa. this afternoon. We were a bit late in arriving there, so we had to rush around the show in order to redeem our full eight dollars worth of admission fare, $16.00 for the two of us.

We were nearing the last booths of dealers when I stopped to view some old books.

The dealer asked how he may help me, and I replied that I already have such books as he has on display. He then showed me a book that I do not have in my library: an original Thomas Jefferson book on Weights and Measures for $15K! Apparently one of 10 or so in existence!

I guffawed and indicated that I expended all I had at yesterday's coin show.

He inquired as to what I collect? Early Half-Dimes, Dimes and Quarters and some Half-Dollars was my reply.

He says, "I am a co-author of a Dime book."

"You and Ahwash?" inquires I.

"No" says he.

"Davis, et al?" queries I

"Yes. Five of us. I am Bill Subjack."

My jaw drops to the ground in absolute disbelief! I never met the man, and assumed he is gone from this earthly presence!

We chatted about the early preparations of the book, the meetings, and the coins. The time spent was exhilarating for me.

I've known Dave Davis and John McCloskey, and exchanged letters with Russ Logan. I have Allen Lovejoy's splendid Dime catalog. As for Bill Subjack...Well, he was totally unknown to me.

I did purchase a letter from him dated 1835, and received his 'autograph' as signature of payment, as well as his address for future exchanges.

It was good to get out of the house and away from work to meet up with like-minded hobbyists.