The Asylum Spring 2017 v35 n1
Table of Contents

Fred Lake: A Bookseller's Retrospective by Alan Workman

ASSOCIATIONS: Autographs • Annotations • Inscriptions: Numismatique du Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis by Joel J. Orosz

Some Important Collectors of Ancient Coins in the 20th Century by Shanna Schmidt

Off the Shelf: Monographs on Paper Money by Dr. John A. Muscalus by David F. Fanning

The Numismatic Book Catalogues of John Drury by David F. Fanning

From the Editor
Happy New Year NBS members! As we begin a new year I want to thank everyone who has made my first year as editor of The Asylum a productive and pleasant one. We have had great contributions from many members-both new writers and old favorites-and I want to urge everyone to consider contributing an article on their own passion this year.

This first issue of 2017 contains a few firsts: we welcome new contributor Alan Workman, who sent us a wonderful remembrance of fellow numismatic bibliopole Fred Lake. Fred did so much for the hobby and we are saddened by his loss. We are so grateful to be able to share his memories of his friendship with Fred and for the photos of Fred throughout his life.

Prolific contributor Joel Orosz has begun a new occasional column called "ASSOCIATIONS: Autographs, Annotations, Inscriptions" which explores interesting association copies of numismatic books, reminding us that books are historical artifacts as well as being treasuries of information. Shanna Schmidt returns to share her research on several important 20th century collectors of ancient coins, and David Fanning revisits and expands on the bibliography of Dr. Muscalus in his "Off The Shelf" column.

I would also like to include a quick reminder to renew membership in the NBS to make sure you don't miss any issues. Your expiration date is included on your mailing label and information can be found on renewing on page 3 of this issue or on our website at coinbooks.org.

As always, please feel free to contact me at nbseditor@gmail.com with any ideas for articles in the coming year and to give me a heads-up if you're planning one so we can fill out our editorial calendar.Have a wonderful 2017

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