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The E-Sylum: Volume 29, Number 27, 2026, Article 18

HERITAGE TO SELL STARLUST COLUMBIANA

Steve Starlust authored the book Referencing Columbiana based on his 1,500 piece collection of medals, badges and souvenirs of the World's Columbian Exposition. Heritage will now be selling the collection. Here's an announcement. The date is yet to be set, but some lots will be previewed at the Pittsburgh ANA. -Editor

  Steve Starlust partners with Heritage Auctions and NGC
for World's Columbian Exposition Auction

In just 16 months, as an ANA member attending shows and events, Steve has accomplished the following:

  • Steve Starlust with Referencing Columbiana book Wrote a book on the World's Columbian Expo that has sold hundreds and won "Best Reference Book of 2025 (Tokens and Medals)" by the Numismatic Literary Guild
  • TAMS will be giving him an award for Best Reference Book at the upcoming ANA Pittsburgh
  • Heritage Auctions has decided to do an exclusive "Steve Starlust Showcase Auction" on his Columbian Exposition collection and will be previewing NGC graded medals, and over 75 rare badges, tickets, and souvenirs in the auction beginning at their ANA Pittsburgh booth and continuing at future events. If you're at the ANA money show in Pittsburgh visit the Heritage Auctions booth to see a preview of his fantastic collection and say hello to Steve who will have copies of his award winning book.
  • The theme of this dynamic auction has been agreed apon by Heritage and Starlust as "America is ReDiscovering Columbus - Something for every collector".
  • NGC has printed a "first-ever" slab label insert for the World's Columbian Expo designed by Steve and the NGC art department. This limited edition label features the Ferris Wheel and "Steve Starlust Collection". He has submitted 300 items to be graded. NGC may be adopting some of his exclusive reference numbers from his book on their attributions.

  Referencing Columbiana book cover Steve Starlust Collection NGC slab

Heritage, NGC, and Whitman Brands have suggested they would like to publish the next edition of his book "Referencing Columbiana" Volume One in 2027.

Jeff Shevlin will be promoting it to his so-called followers. TAMS will also be promoting it along with other publications and numismatic outlets.

  Columbus Celebration badge Columbiana Marshall badge

"This has been quite a pleasant surprise for me. I would like to thank the ANA for acknowledging my book in their library along with so many other industry leaders and coin sellers praising it," Steve commented.

For more information on this premier showcase auction, or to order the new "Preview Deluxe" edition of Referencing Columbiana, contact Steve at stevestarlust@gmail.com.

  unnamedChristopher Columbus medals Columbian Exposition medals

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NEW BOOK: REFERENCING COLUMBIANA (https://www.coinbooks.org/v28/esylum_v28n10a04.html)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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