February 2008 E-news
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
It is time to renew your membership for 2008. In an effort to cut costs
and save some trees, we encourage you to renew your 2008 membership
online at http://amnumsoc.stores.yahoo.net
NUMISMATIC LITERATURE
Numismatic Literature 149 will have a limited print run. If you are
interested in ordering this volume, we urge you to do so now as supplies
may not last. To order, visit our online store
http://amnumsoc.stores.yahoo.net
ANS DUPLICATE MAIL BID AUCTION
In addition to the sale of material by the ANS, a mail bid auction of
duplicate books is being held on behalf of the ANS by Charles Davis.
The catalogue is available online:
http://members.aol.com/numislit/daviscatalogue.pdf Selected lots are
also illustrated: http://members.aol.com/numislit/ Inquiries may be
addressed to: Numislit@aol.com
The sale closes on February 2nd 2008
ANS DUPLICATE BOOK SALE
In preparation for the move to new premises later this year, the ANS
will be holding a sale of duplicate books, sales catalogues and
periodicals. Lists of available catalogues and periodicals will shortly
appear on the ANS website, with prices and instructions for ordering.
Shipping and handling will be charged to purchasers.
Duplicate books, together with unsold catalogues and periodicals will be
offered for sale on the ANS premises from Saturday, March 8th, 2008.
Opening hours will be posted on the ANS website.
Only duplicates of items in the library are being sold. No books or
duplicates from the Rare Book Room are included. All proceeds from sales
will benefit the ANS library.
Any inquires may be addressed to Andrew Meadows, meadows@numismatics.org
GROVES FORUM
The American Numismatic Society's Groves Forum Lecture will be held,
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 7:00pm. Authors Leonard Augsburger and
Joel J. Orosz will present a report on research results from their
book-in-progress, Pictures of the First United States Mint: The
Numismatic Legacy of Frank H. Stewart. For more information visit
http://www.numismatics.org/about/031208GrovesForum.htm
Those interested in attending must RSVP by Monday, March 10th to Megan
Fenselau in the Membership Department: 212-571-4470 ext 1311,
membership@numismatics.org
150th ANNIVERSARY GALA
The ANS 150th Anniversary Gala honoring Donald G. Partrick was a great
success. Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants! Due to an
overwhelming response, the 150th Anniversary Roster will remain active
throughout 2008. Updates will be made periodically and the Roster will
be posted on the ANS website as well as in ANS Magazine. To view the
roster or to download a submission form, visit
http://numismatics.org/about/2008_Gala150th.htm#ROSTER150
ERIC P. NEWMAN GRADUATE SUMMER SEMINAR
Information about the 2008 and 2009 Graduate Summer Seminars is now
posted at http://numismatics.org/news/2008_01_22PRsummerseminar.htm
FULTON STREET CLOSING
The ANS will be closing on March 1st, 2008 to prepare for the move to
its new premises at One Hudson Square. For details, visit
http://numismatics.org/vist96fulton2.htm
ARCHIVE NEWS
Historical Additions to the ANS Website
As part of our ongoing effort to provide enhanced online content about
the Society's history we recently published a new biographical sketch of
the Society's 2nd longest serving president, Samuel R. Milbank. You can
view the sketch at: http://www.numismatics.org/archives/milbankbio.htm
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