“FUGIO” is the inscription on Continental dollars of 1776 and the Fugio copper cents of 1787—referring to the rapid passage of time. Tempus fugit, “time flies,” is better known to non-numismatists.
The evening of March 31 will see our auction of the D. Brent Pogue Collection Part V. As mentioned in my article this week about the marvelous 1804 cent, you are invited to be at the Evergreen House in person, or you can “be there” in real time on the Internet.
Coins are coins of course, but events can be collected as well, as part of your memories. Generations from today, numismatists will wonder what it was like to have been a part of the series of Pogue Collections sales. Similarly, as an aficionado of coin-collecting history, I can only imagine what the Numismatic Gallery’s 1945 and 1946 sales of The World’s Greatest Collection (formed by F.C.C. Boyd) were like for those who attended. Or what it was like to attend W. Elliot Woodward’s sale of the McCoy Collection in 1863.
Part of the program we have created for showcasing the unique D. Brent Pogue Collection are, of course, the five auction catalogs. But, in addition, there are two books you will enjoy owning. If desired, when you order them request that I autograph one or both to you.
These books are:
Treasures from the D. Brent Pogue Rare Coin Cabinet, by Q. David Bowers. 208 pages, color illustrated, quality hardbound. This tells the stories of 100 special coins from the collection. $39.95 plus shipping. Personally autographed by Dave on request.
The 1822 Gold Half Eagle: Story of a Rarity, by Q. David Bowers. 128 pages, color illustrated, quality hardbound. $39.95 plus shipping. This also contains a wealth of information about other coins, people, places, and things—a “you are there” experience. Personally autographed by Dave on request.
For more information or to order visit http://media.stacksbowers.com/poguecollection/pogue-the-books.html
