The D. Brent Pogue Collection

The D. Brent Pogue Collection, Parts I-IV
Special Deluxe Hardbound Catalogs

You are invited to subscribe to one of the most important sets of books ever to be published in American numismatics: special deluxe hardbound volumes of the D. Brent Pogue Collection: Masterpieces of United States Coinage. Volumes 1 through 4 are now available, bound in dark navy leather with gold foil enhancement and with prices realized. The set of catalogs cover in depth American copper, silver, and gold coinage from the fi rst year of the Philadelphia Mint’s operation, 1792, into the late 1830s as well as some rarities and specialized later series. Each contains highly readable text combined with much research information not available from any other single source. Your cost is only $150 for a single catalog. Limit: one copy per buyer and subject to availability.

You are further invited to subscribe to the full suite of fi ve catalogs and receive a special 20% discount on each issue. You will be billed for each one as they come available. In this way you will be assured of receiving each volume as it is published. As a special bonus, a custom box will be made to house the set and will be sent with our compliments.

We look forward to your order, and you can look forward to some of the fi nest, most informative, and deluxe volumes ever published in the fi eld of American numismatics.

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Pogue I | Pogue II | Pogue III | Pogue IV

The 1822 Gold Half Eagle – Story of a Rarity
By Q. David Bowers

Q. David Bowers, working with a team of researchers and the Pogue family, has used the 1822 half eagle as a focal point to create an absorbing narrative covering much of numismatics of the past century and a half—fascinating stories of collectors, dealers, events, surprises—many never published in book form before! This has been made possible by the upcoming sale at auction of The D. Brent Pogue Collection specimen of the 1822—the finest of only three known, with the other two being in the National Numismatic Collection in the Smithsonian Institution.

What You Will Get
The book is extensively illustrated and is deluxe hardbound with gold-foil-imprinted cover, fine endpapers, and printed on high-quality paper stock. We guarantee you an evening or two of fascinating reading, or your money back!

Special value: The book will list for $39.95 plus postage, although normally a limited edition of a comparable book would be $60 or more.

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In the past two centuries the 1822 half eagle has been sold at auction only two times: at the H.P. Smith Sale in 1906 and the Louis E. Eliasberg Gold Coin Collection Sale in 1982. Other transactions have been by private treaty, including the highly-acclaimed Dunham coin sold to Charles M. Williams in advance of the auction-to-be.

Generations of numismatists have come and gone without having had the opportunity to acquire an 1822 half eagle. Here is what two prominent dealers have said:

"The King of All Rarities. The 1822 Half Eagle, Probably the Rarest Coin in the World"—B. Max Mehl, 1941.

"The legendary 1822 half eagle is the most famous and most desirable United States gold coin."—David W. Akers, 1979.

This new study contains much information never published in a book before. Although 17,796 half eagles were coined in 1822, why are only three examples known today? The mystery of the coin and its rarity are revealed.

1822 Sample Pages

You will have "you are there" experiences with many famous collectors and dealers. You will "meet" Virgil M. Brand (who formed the greatest private coin collection), Louis E. Eliasberg, the Chapman brothers, Abe Kosoff, the Stack family, B. Max Mehl, and many other personalities, including much information—often surprising—that is not available in any other book. You will go behind the scenes with the National Numismatic Collection, how the Mint Cabinet was formed, and how in 1976 many of the rarities in the Smithsonian were nearly taken away!

We promise you a great read, a delightful book that will be among your favorites. Guaranteed!

Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed. If for any reason you are not 100 percent delighted, you may return the book within 14 days for a full refund.

Treasures From The D. Brent Pogue Rare Coin Cabinet – A National Legacy
By Q. David Bowers

Q. David Bowers has created another masterpiece. This book tells the story of 100 of the rarest and most interesting copper, silver, and coins in the D. Brent Pogue Collection—how they were minted, who owned them in the past, and the factors that have made them the rarest of the rare, the finest of the fine. Written in Dave's highly readable, indeed absorbing style, we guarantee this will be a favorite. Get set for a great experience.

What You Will Get
The book is extensively illustrated in color, and is deluxe hardbound with gold-foil-imprinted cover, fine endpapers, and is printed on high-quality paper stock.

Special value: The book will list for $39.95 plus postage, although normally a limited edition of a comparable book would be $60 or more.

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Treasures From The D. Brent Pogue Rare Coin Cabinet

Rarities Auction Accompanying The D. Brent Pogue Collection

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will be hosting an exclusive Rarities Auction, held in conjunction with The D. Brent Pogue Collection. We will be accepting limited consignments of United States and world coins and paper money, featured in a spectacular catalog reserved for the rarest of the rare. Special terms will apply. If you are interested in participating in this unique opportunity, please call 949-748-4849 or email us at [email protected].

Alternatively, you can fill out our online consignment form. Click here to view the form.