MORE ON THE BCD LIBRARY OF GREEK NUMISMATICS

BCD, as all on this list should know, is one of the most important collectors of Greek coins of all time, and through the sale of his collection he fostered the publication of many fundamental research catalogues. What is probably less well known to the general numismatic community is that BCD, still to this day, maintains a comprehensive research library, aimed at Greek coinage, but because of the nature of its references, of interest to any student of ancient coins, and that he makes the library available for researchers, e.g. those compiling die-studies for whom his comprehensive auction catalogues are indispensable. I was fortunate to pay an extended visit to his library recently. BCD told me he would be happy for me to share some photographs, as it will give potential visitors an idea of the wealth of the resource available, and of its arrangement. So I have uploaded about 20 pictures of the library and/or specific books here:

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Individual pictures
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(For those who are not aware, please do not inquire as to the letters BCD. The great collector wishes to remain known simply as BCD, and not by any other name. That's how it is).

To read the complete article, see: Numismatic Library of BCD (groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/RROME/conversations/topics/3037?var=1)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: GREEK NUMISMATIC LITERATURE SALE JUNE 2014 (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v17n19a05.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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