BIOGRAPHY: M. A. POWILLS

An ardent coin collector since 1915, Mr. Powills holds a unique position as a dealer inasmuch as his business is confined chiefly to numismatic books.

A successful industrial realtor, numismatics is really his avocation. Posessing a balanced collection of the coins of the world, particularly rich in the Oriental series in which he specializes, it seemed quite natural for him to also fortify himself with a representative numismatic library.

Extensive correspondence and the compilation of a numismatic bibliography for his own use has convinced Mr. Powills that worthy books are in demand. But too frequently the question is, "Where can I get a copy of the desired work?" His extensive library and knowledge of the subject has qualified him in helping the collector to get what he needs. However, he knows very well that many authoritative publications are still missing from his library.

An occasional contributor to numismatic publications and book reviewer, his recent article under the heading "Numismatics" appears in the Universal World Reference Encyclopedia.

Mr. Powills is a Fellow of the American Numismatic Society, member of the American Numismatic Association, Chicago Coin Club, Iowa Numismatic Association, former member of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Numismatic Art Society, etc.

To read the complete issue, see:
Frank Causey Wilson's Monthly Rare Coin Bulletin, Frank Causey Wilson (1945) (https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/524858)

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