NBS BIBLIOTALK PODCAST WITH JOHN HOSKINS

NBS Podcast Features Literature Collector John Hoskins

The latest episode of the NBS Bibliotalk podcast, A Research Library, with John Hoskins is now available on the NBS website and other popular podcasting platforms such as Buzzsprout. Hoskins started as a young collector in the 1970s, picking out interesting pieces in pocket change. As often happens, John's interest in the hobby waned during his teenage years. John came back to the hobby in his early 30s, collecting early U.S. copper and consulting the related works on varieties by Bill Noyes and John Wright.

In the 2010s, John became more interested in collecting the earliest literature related to U.S. copper and colonial coins. His first significant acquisition was a plated Chapman catalog (Beckwith, 1923), and most of his purchases are guided by the research value of a given volume. Pedigrees of 1794 large cents are a particular interest, and Hoskins has made a number of discoveries in the ownership chains of various examples. John's interests are not exclusively focused on U.S. numismatics, and he also pursues literature in the fields of ancient numismatics, European medals, and Conder tokens. John is especially drawn to literature in its original state, volumes which have not been rebound or excessively repaired. Join us for this podcast, Including John's story of how he saved $10,000 by not buying a particular item at the Syd Martin library sale.

The NBS podcast is hosted and produced by Lianna Spurrier of Numismatic Marketing.

Link to A Research Library, with John Hoskins on the NBS website:
https://www.coinbooks.org/resources/podcast.html

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