Welcome to The Asylum's Winter 2023 digital edition.

In this issue:

Message from NBS President Len Augsburger

Welcome to the winter issue of The Asylum, orchestrated by our editor, Maria Fanning. A big thanks are due as always to Maria, who not only handles graphics and layout of the The Asylum, but also oversees printing and distribution, coordination of NBS club-related content within each issue, and a host of other such as ballot enclosures. Please extend thanks to Maria as the occasion arises. Maria further handled the production of the recently issued Asylum ten-year index, covering volumes 31-40 (2013-2022), which all NBS members should have received by now.

One of the things I've enjoyed about the NBS is the willingness of the membership to freely share information with one another. While we all take pride in our collections, none of us are competing for slabbed, certified, or examples of our favorite numismatic literature. We certainly enjoy owning rare or unique items, but the competitive aspect of registry sets is not as intensely felt in our corner of the hobby. I'd like to think this makes for a more collegial and cooperative environment, and the article I've contributed this quarter draws on information from a good number of fellow collectors and dealers. Enjoy this issue, and I hope to see all of you at an upcoming show or convention.

The Asylum theme issue: Serendipitous Finds

Have you ever had an amazing numismatic literature find at a flea market, a garage sale, or an estate auction? Have you ever come across a book that seemed worthless only to discover it had value beyond its initial impression?

Tell us all about it in our next issue all about serendipitous finds!

Send your story (with photos) to Maria Fanning at asylum@coinbooks.org by February 1, 2024 to be included in our next issue.

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