In the course of writing a forthcoming Whitman Book on American Postcards, legendary numismatist Q. David Bowers dives into world’s fairs and expositions, many of which issued tokens, medals, and commemorative coins.
Even before their two internet auctions concluded, the Stack’s Bowers Official Auction of the Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo brought it $4.7 million, sales which included a rare Paquet 1861-S.
Studies show that hobbies such as numismatics give older adults a greater sense of purpose, especially when that hobby is a life-long passion.
Jeff Garrett, recent past president of the American Numismatic Association, has been named senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”). Here he pays tribute to friend and mentor Kenneth Bressett, the book’s longtime editor, as Ken retires this year into the role of editor emeritus.
Kenneth Bressett, longtime editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”), has retired into Whitman Publishing’s newly created position of Editor Emeritus.
