Thanks for your nice coverage of the Pogue sale in The E-Sylum. In my professional life I have specialized in “events,” rather than just coin auctions. The Garrett, Eliasberg, Norweb, Bass, Childs, and now the Pogue collection sales were far more than sales with a given dollar amount. They have become an indelible part of American numismatic history and tradition. Of course, I have had the backing of the “Dream Team” of experts.

When I close my eyes I think not only of these unique, unequalled sales, but also of the families and people with whom I interacted on them. To the above list of incredible events has to be added the treasure of the S.S. Central America and the book I did for it, one of my fondest memories. We are all lucky to be part of American numismatics. Thank YOU for all you do in the dissemination of information, news, and knowledge