NBS 2022 ANA CONVENTION REPORT

The ANA World's Fair of Money opened to the public Tuesday, August 16th at 1:00 PM. Again this year, the NBS hosted a club table to promote the benefits and enjoyment of building a numismatic library. The table was strategically located next to literature dealer Charles Davis's booth. The table afforded convention goers the opportunity to purchase a NBS commemorative coffee mug to support the NBS, view highlights of Friday's charity auction and connect with fellow literature enthusiasts.

This year there was an outstanding nine-case literature display titled A Select Numismatic Literature Collection. Examples displayed in the award-winning display included rare items authored by Dickeson, Ormsby and Beazel.

NBS Treasurer, Chuck Heck, presented an entertaining and informative talk detailing his research and the production of his outstanding new book, Die States of 1794 United States Large Cents at Thursday's Symposium. Chuck addressed a number of challenges and then detailed solutions to help prospective authors navigate the complexities of publication.

 

Photo: Maria Fanning and Tom Harrison holding ANA Awards

 
Charles Davis with Tom Harrison and the Kolbe Award medal

 
Auction lot viewing

Highlights of Friday's General Meeting included the presentation of the George Fredrick Kolbe Lifetime Achievement Award, the annual charity auction, The Asylum author awards and a video tour of the amazing Joel Orosz numismatic library. The Kolbe Award was presented to long-time literature dealer, author and NBS supporter, Charles Davis, who served on the NBS Board and as editor of The Asylum. Again this year, several generous donors stepped up to provide fifty quality lots for the charity auction for which enthusiastic bidders competed to raise funds to support the NBS. On behalf of the NBS membership, I extend a heartfelt thank you to the open-handed members who raised over $10,000 for the NBS!

 

The Asylum's Jack Collins Award for the best article by a first time author was presented to Charles Sullivan for his fine article The Curious Evolution of a Classic Numismatic Reference. Jim Neiswinter's outstanding article titled Two Versions of the Levick Plate of 1793 Cents received the Joel J. Orosz Award for the best article appearing in The Asylum. In July, Len Augsburger and Lianna Spurrier produced a video recording of NBS Historian, Joel Orosz's, extensive numismatic library. As a result of their efforts and Joel's hospitality, we had an opportunity to enjoy a video tour and view a number of special volumes including an extensive collection of NBS archival material dating back to the society's inception. Following the formal part of the meeting, members were invited to remain for an informal social time to share a special item from their libraries and connect with old friends and make new acquaintances.

The bibliophiles' week was capped off with a well attended Money Talks presentation by NBS Vice President, Len Augsburger, titled Building a Numismatic Library for Pleasure and Profit. Len's discussion focused on different collecting strategies and the wide range of opportunities collectors have to assemble a significant library regardless of one's budget.

It was a great week of biblio fun due to the efforts of many dedicated NBS members who generously gave of their time and resources. Many thanks to everyone for your continued commitment to the NBS!

To view ANA photo albums on our Flickr archive, see:
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/coinbooks/albums/72177720301482653 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coinbooks/albums/72177720301482653)

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