A visit with bookseller Charles Davis to browse his selection of numismatic literature is always a highlight of any big coin show. Stop by booth 1062 and be prepared to be wowed by the depth andbreadth of beautifully illustrated and well-researched books in our hobby. Charlie is a walking encyclopedia himself, so the conversations at his table are always interesting. I picked up a coupleadditions for my home library, and Charlie showed me some old Red Books with unusual features.

I enjoyed meeting and chatting with Byron Weston, one of the coauthors of the new book Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpenny and Farthing Families, a nicely illustrated and laid-outpresentation of a rich historical subject. Published by the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), the volume is printed on demand-a good use of modern technology for specialized publishing.

An important meeting with ancient-coin specialist Harlan J. Berk firmed up our plans to publish a second edition of his influential book 100 Greatest Ancient Coins. It was a pleasure tospend nearly an hour in far-ranging numismatic conversation with Harlan. After many, many years dealing in every aspect of the hobby, he has more stories than the old Sears Tower (a four-minute walkfrom his famous storefront in the heart of Chicago's financial district). We're excited to be updating his popular book to a new edition this year.

Back at the Whitman Publishing booth, I met up with Jeff Garrett, past president of the American Numismatic Association and longtime professional coin dealer, who this year has been named senioreditor of the Guide Book of United States Coins. Kenneth Bressett is semi-retiring to the role of editor emeritus, with Q. David Bowers continuing in his position as research editor.

Nummis Nova Dinner: Jim Uram, Wayne Herndon, Jeff Garrett, Wayne Homren, Dennis Tucker

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