Way down yonder in New Orleans!
As the song goes, it will be “Way down yonder in New Orleans” in
the second week in May. The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors
and staff have pulled out all the stops to create a crescendo event in the
Crescent City! A grand convention is planned—the National Money Show—what with
hundreds of dealers on the bourse floor, educational exhibits and programs, and
a lot of good old-fashioned camaraderie. And, in recent times New Orleans,
sometimes called the “Big Easy,” has regained its status as a top-line draw for
visitors. Bourbon Street, French and Creole cuisine, the mighty Mississippi
River, and other attractions beckon. See you there!
The red carpet will be rolled out for you if you attend. Perhaps
in keeping with the French theme of the city, we present a boutique sale—not expansive, but of very high quality and with a
wonderful selection of coins long off the market—some for over a century! While
the 1879 Coiled Hair Stella will make headlines, well over a thousand other
lots in our gallery or floor sale will attract attention as will over 1,600 Internet
lots.
Our audience will include eager buyers at the National Money Show
plus untold thousands participating in real time worldwide. We expect a lot of
action! And, for you, we hope you
will find some very special pieces to add to your cabinet.
Front
Row Center for You
We will put on quite an event at the National Money Show. Front
row center will be several highlight consignments. The “Property of a New
England Museum” coins include gorgeous Proof and Mint State coins that have
been held for a century or more by a leading institution that has requested
anonymity. If you are successful, you will own coins that no one alive today
has ever had the chance to see before! That is, except for the museum curators
and our professional staff! “Fresh to the market” is more than appropriate
here!
The Clear Creek Collection emphasizes high grade Liberty Seated
half dollars—a favorite specialty for many of our clients. Proofs abound! The
Hudson Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters offers a nearly complete date
and mint set of this beautiful series—starting with a focal-point 1916 Mint
State rarity with Full Head! If you
collect Morgan silver dollars or plan to do so, you are in the right place at
the right time. The Edward J. Monaghan Collection goes from the first year,
1878, to the last, 1921, and along the way has coins from eminently affordable
to the classic rarities, including key Carson City issues.
Were there a Hall of Fame for Numismatic Scholars, the late Dr.
Dexter Seymour would be enshrined. He did ground-breaking studies on the
private gold coinage of Georgia (Templeton Reid) and North Carolina (the
Bechtler family). Today, these stand as standard references. From his estate
collection we offer many scarce and rare private and territorial coins
highlighted by a Reid gold $2.50. In Georgia for just three months in 1830,
Reid produced a very limited number of coins—all of which are museum class
rarities today.
Among copper coins there are many scarce and rare issues as well
as popular types. A Superb Gem Proof-67 1831 half cent will be among the pieces
in the spotlight in the center ring. A Gem Proof 1864 Small Motto two-cent
piece is likely to draw bids from all directions. Very few equivalent pieces
exist.
Silver coins range from trimes to trade dollars. Early Proofs are
the rarest of the rare, with several notable pieces set to cross the block,
including an 1843 Liberty Seated dime, 1833 Capped Bust quarter, 1845 Liberty
Seated half dollar, and an 1839 (restrike) Gobrecht silver dollar.
Territorial and private gold coins include the aforementioned Dexter
estate coins plus other consignments—including California, Mormon, and Clark,
Gruber & Co. issues.
Gold coins from dollars to double eagles have many highlights.
Early pre-1834 coins include Mint State examples. Charlotte, Dahlonega, and
Carson City gold include notable pieces. Proof gold from the late 19th century
into the 20th will be a drawing card. The key 1879 Coiled Hair $4 is in good
company with the “regular” Flowing Hair Stella of the same year. The MCMVII
(1907) High Relief double eagle by Augustus Saint-Gaudens has consistently
maintained its position as the most beautiful American coin issued for
circulation. We offer a selection, including a remarkable Superb Gem MS-67.
How
to Be a Winning Bidder!
There are several easy ways to bid in ANA Money Show sale. First, the red carpet will be out for you if
you come “down yonder” to attend. Lot viewing is comfortable and convenient.
Tasty food and a selection of beverages are yours as a registered bidder.
Alternatively, you can
participate on the Internet, on the telephone (by advance arrangement), or by
sending your bids by mail. The secret that is quickly spreading to common
knowledge is that our online auction program, SBG Live, enables you to attend our sale, in a way, from the
comfort of your favorite chair in your living room, or from your office. On
your screen you will see our auctioneer in action, hear every word of
commentary, and watch the progression of bids. See something you like? Just
touch “BID” on your screen, and you are the winner—at least for the moment. The
experience is exciting!
Today, most
of our buyers bid this way! Countless thousands of clients will be
following the action on line. In addition, our session of over 1,600
Internet-only lots will be this way exclusively.
Study our lot descriptions carefully and
view the pictures. Then come to the sale or bid on line. Today in 2013 the
Internet offers sharpness that exceeds anything in print. Contemplate the coins
in your specialties, then consider some new areas. Collecting is a dynamic
ever-changing adventure, and discovering new things to collect is part of the
enjoyment.
Thinking
of Selling?
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has a star-studded auction calendar
planned for the next several months! Certainly among the most impressive would
be the upcoming World’s Fair of Money hosted by the American Numismatic
Association this August in Chicago. We would be delighted to showcase your
collection or individual rare items in “the convention of the year.” In addition,
we host the official auctions for the Whitman Coins & Collectibles Expos
held in Baltimore in June, November and March 2014. We are just seconds away by
toll-free call at 1-800-458-4646. Call or email us today. It may be the most
financially rewarding decision you have ever made.
Sincerely,
Chris Napolitano, president
Q. David Bowers, chairman emeritus
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