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Sometimes I wish ANA conventions were more like those of yesteryear
Longacre
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I was reading the Virgil Brand book. In the book, QDB includes a description of the ANA convention from 1908, and the reception held at the home of Henry Chapman:
“The large parlor on the street floor and the spacious library on the second floor were thrown open to the members, who began to arrive at 8 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman received, and the graciousness of Mrs. Chapman soon brought the unacquainted together, and the hum of conversation from all sides clearly demonstrated the fraternalism that exists among collectors. About 9 o’clock, a sumptuous collation of delicacies for which the Philadelphia market is so noted, was served in the dining room. As members filed in, exclamations were heard at all sides at the beautiful appearance of the room and the tables and their floral decorations. Several ladies, wives of the members, were present and helped to keep the conversation from being too technical. After much enjoyed collation, most of the men retired to the library and swapped stories while enjoying an abundance of good cigars, furnished with the compliments of Davis & Harvey, the well known coin auctioneers.”
Ah, those were the days!
“The large parlor on the street floor and the spacious library on the second floor were thrown open to the members, who began to arrive at 8 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman received, and the graciousness of Mrs. Chapman soon brought the unacquainted together, and the hum of conversation from all sides clearly demonstrated the fraternalism that exists among collectors. About 9 o’clock, a sumptuous collation of delicacies for which the Philadelphia market is so noted, was served in the dining room. As members filed in, exclamations were heard at all sides at the beautiful appearance of the room and the tables and their floral decorations. Several ladies, wives of the members, were present and helped to keep the conversation from being too technical. After much enjoyed collation, most of the men retired to the library and swapped stories while enjoying an abundance of good cigars, furnished with the compliments of Davis & Harvey, the well known coin auctioneers.”
Ah, those were the days!
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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Except for the wives. And the complimentary cigars. And the free food. But the camaraderie, swapping stories, and pleasant atmosphere is all there!
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<< <i>Actually, some of the forum member get-togethers at big shows aren't that different from what Brand described.
Except for the wives. And the complimentary cigars. And the free food. But the camaraderie, swapping stories, and pleasant atmosphere is all there! >>
I was thinking the same thing. I have to do a lunch at the next Baltimore show.
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)
<< <i>No grading services on site??? >>
No bourse either. The bourse wasn't added until several years after the conventions began. And the early ones were small affairs, more a group of tables where the collectors would gather around to buy and sell from each other.
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<< <i>That really does sound fabulous..... >>
As the song goes in the 70's sitcom "All In The Family".....Those were the daaaayyyyyyssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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<< <i>That really does sound fabulous..... >>
As the song goes in the 70's sitcom "All In The Family".....Those were the daaaayyyyyyssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>
Gee, my old LaSalle ran great.
It has not been that long ago, that special parties were held at large coin venues.
In 1998, at the Portland ANA, John Haugh( now deceased) held a dinner party at his home for about 75 guests. Jules Reiver was the Guest of honor, and had just published his treatise on die varieties of Early dollars. Food and wine was served, and all conversations were greatly enhaunced by the presence of these fine gentlemen.
In 2002, at the Baltimore ANA, the Walton 1913 lib nickel was re-discovered. A great party was organized, and several hundred attended. Present were all 5 of the 1913 nickels. At the gathering were all the notables in the coin busness, and to add more flavor, it was announced that Ed Lee, a recognized dealer, had just purchased the Eliasberg Pr 66 example, paying close to $3 million.
Lesser events take place at FUN, and the other ANA's. You just need to get in the loop.