Publications by Charles Steigerwalt

Lancaster, PA dealer Steigerwalt has been overshadowed by his Philadelphia and New York brethren, yet his publications do contain some important and interesting information. Sets are quite difficult to assemble. I enjoyed all of the numismatic literature exhibits this year, but this one covered the type of material I most enjoy collecting myself.

Roman Coins and Their Values

A nicely done six-case exhibit that traces the history of this iconic publication from 1936 to the present. A typical dealer or collector buys and keeps only the latest edition, but a true bibliophile appreciates and understands the value of having access to all editions, in order to understand the development of knowledge in the field and the history and trajectory of market prices.

Buy the Book Before the Coin

A nice five-case exhibit introducing collectors to the basic sources of information on U.S. coins.

Loubat's Vanities

From the exhibit text:

Collecting Twentieth Century Coins in the 1940s

This one wasn't in the numismatic literature class, but it's related and does include some literature and lots of numismatic ephemera. I discussed it last week. Here are a couple more photos and a note from the exhibitor.

Gawain O'Connor writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
WAYNE'S NUMISMATIC DIARY: AUGUST 16, 2015 (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v18n33a15.html)