SEABY - SPINK IMPRESSIONS Público Deposited
The E-Sylum: Volume 5, Number 29, July 14, 2002, Article 12
SEABY - SPINK IMPRESSIONS
Allan Davisson writes: "A question stemming from an exchange
with Douglas Saville, head of books at Spink: During the 60's
and 70's the Seaby firm seems to have been far better known
to North American collectors than Spink. I suggested that part
of the reason was their issue of standard catalogs for British
and ancient coins.Another part of the reason was the frequent trips some of their
staff would take to various American cities to see collectors.
Anecdotally, I know that I am able to buy old Seaby Bulletins
far more often than Spink Circulars from American collectors
who sell their libraries.Both Douglas and I are intrigued by the question of American
perceptions of these two venerable firms. I would appreciate
comments on the issue. Were you among those visited by
Seaby staff in the '60s and '70s? I know that Lincoln,
Nebraska was a frequent stop. Did you have more contact
with one than the other in that period? Did the break-up of
Seaby (books went one way, coins another and antiquities a
third) serve as a catalyst to do more with Spink?This may all result in a brief article in the Circular sometime."
[Allan may be reached at: coins@cloudnet.com. -Editor]- 2002-07-14
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