Breaking news-- an incredible collection of Indian Peace Medals will cross the block (by Stack's) i
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I just read the latest issue of Dave's Notes on the Stack's site, and I was immediately thrown into a fit of numismatic frenzy when I read this statement by QDB:
"Welcome to the latest edition of my Notes. Since posting this last week we have acquired for auction one of the most incredible collections of early American-related medals ever formed. John Weston Adams, one of America's best known numismatic writers, researchers, and personalities, has consigned to us his magnificent collection of Indian peace medals, prior to federal years, presented to Indian chiefs and dignitaries. Items in the collection range from rare to very rare to so rare that a once in a lifetime opportunity is in the offing. A magnificent catalogue is being prepared by Michael Hodder and our staff and will be mailed along with our Americana Sale catalogue to cross the auction block in New York City in January. Get set for a catalogue with many opportunities that is bound to become a standard reference, as have many of our past auction publications."
I don't know Mr. Adams very well, but I do know that he is a very, very prominent collector, and I can only imagine how incredible his Indian Peace Medal collection is. I am excited to see this catalog, which I am sure will be a standard reference for years to come.
And I have one more comment-- let's take some bets as to how much our former Dirty Gold Man, RYK, will spend on these medals. Given my proximity to NYC, I would be delighted to undercut the competition and represent RYK at the auction for a mere 2-1/2% commission.
"Welcome to the latest edition of my Notes. Since posting this last week we have acquired for auction one of the most incredible collections of early American-related medals ever formed. John Weston Adams, one of America's best known numismatic writers, researchers, and personalities, has consigned to us his magnificent collection of Indian peace medals, prior to federal years, presented to Indian chiefs and dignitaries. Items in the collection range from rare to very rare to so rare that a once in a lifetime opportunity is in the offing. A magnificent catalogue is being prepared by Michael Hodder and our staff and will be mailed along with our Americana Sale catalogue to cross the auction block in New York City in January. Get set for a catalogue with many opportunities that is bound to become a standard reference, as have many of our past auction publications."
I don't know Mr. Adams very well, but I do know that he is a very, very prominent collector, and I can only imagine how incredible his Indian Peace Medal collection is. I am excited to see this catalog, which I am sure will be a standard reference for years to come.
And I have one more comment-- let's take some bets as to how much our former Dirty Gold Man, RYK, will spend on these medals. Given my proximity to NYC, I would be delighted to undercut the competition and represent RYK at the auction for a mere 2-1/2% commission.
Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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Pistareen has probably been taken apoplectic, otherwise I am sure he would have already weighed in