George Kolbe forwarded an obituary of coin dealer Bob Myers.

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Robert J. Myers may not have been a close personal friend but he was an esteemed one. I would have first met Bob in the late 1970s at a New York coin convention, likely the New York International. Over the years, Bob always stopped by during the convention to say hello and to engage in pleasant conversation. He and I would run into each other at various other coin conventions and auction sales, both in the U.S. and in Europe, where his ability to seamlessly call auctions in several languages was a decided asset. Bob also regularly participated in my numismatic book auctions, adding to his already comprehensive library of works on ancient numismatics when, on occasion, he found one of a small number of works not already accessioned.

In September 2010, Kolbe & Fanning were honored to sell Bob's numismatic and archeological library, which was issued in the style of his well known series of ancient coin auction sales. The catalogue testifies to the breadth and depth of his library and his charming account of "A Numismatic Life" appearing therein modestly touches on his many interests and accomplishments.

Bob was a gentleman, always proper though not without a keen sense of humor. It was always a joy to be in his company. When David Fanning and I visited Bob in early 2010 to pack his library, my admiration grew. Though suffering from extreme back pain at the time, Bob was helpful throughout and stoically accepted his burden. It was there that David and I met perhaps his greatest asset, his partner Rita Waterman, whose devotion to Bob was complete.

While at Bob's NYC apartment, I admired a lovely, large medieval manuscript leaf. Bob insisted that I accept it as a gift and it now hangs on my wall. I think of Bob when I pass it and always will.

George F. Kolbe
February 2012