Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; son of Max, nephew of Andre, cousin of Jacques. Attended the University of Amsterdam and the Sorbonne University in Paris. Emigrated to the United States in 1939. Married to Zita with a son and two daughters.

Schulman started in the coin business in New York City under his own name. He sold extensively to King Farouk but Farouk owed $350,000 on account when the collection was put up for sale. In February 1971 he formed the Schulman Coin and Mint, Inc. It was part of a public corporation acquired by National Communications Group, Inc. He resigned April 7, 1975. The business closed in 1977 and assets were acquired by New England Rare Coin Galleries. During his career he conducted more than 225 auctions. Published Coin Collector's Almanac. Co-author of Investors Guide to United States Coins.

Appointed to the United States Assay Commission in 1952. Founding member of PNG in 1955. He died in New York.

bio: Adams II (photo) obit: CW 3/28/1990; NN

/27/1990 (photo)