GEORGE FREDERICK KOLBE, BOOKSELLER, HAS PASSED
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Numismatic bookseller extraordinaire, an accomplished researcher and one of the finest gentlemen I.ve known. The loss of his knowledge and expertise leaves a vacuum. I am glad to have known him, and called him a friend. J.P.
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George Kolbe: A Legacy Cast in Numismatic Literature : 1941-2025
50 yrs in Coins, 40 yrs Certifying/Grading, 30 consecutive years teaching ANA Summer seminar, 1998 Numismatic Ambassador award, 1998 Doctorate in Numismatics, Glenn Smedley Award, ANA Governor 200/2011, Author/ Host of ANA's best selling video's, courses on grading & counterfeit detection. Taught over 1,100 paying students, Secret service agents, San Diego to Boston, Anchorage to Miami, including 2 coin cruises. Free presentations. NLG book and video awards. ANA photographer, SEM operator, Appraiser, Contributor to Redbook, Numismatist, Coin World, Numismatic News ANA Grading Guides, 40,000 Volumes in my Library, Founder ANAAB, ICG, 1995 ANA collector services appraisal/conservation, First full service Ancient coin grading service. OD Navy 75-77, WIU 77-81, Coin dealer 1981-1984, 60 year Collector U.S./ 50 Year Ancient coins. 2011-date ANA Advisory Committee. Lifetime member ANA, ANS
Semi-retired Professional Grader(ANACS) and married, Father to 3 teenage boys in Denver area.
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I've done business with him.
Rest in peace George !
Truly a legend
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My condolences 🙏
Many of us are better numismatists due to George. I know I am.
RIP
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Very well known and with a great reputation. RIP, George.
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