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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Rory Rea, post: 7562624, member: 120683&quot;]My congratulations to the author of this current article, nice work. I am happy to see others take an interest in participating further into the wonderful field of early quarter dollars. </p><p>Just a bit of background, in the early days we were using film which was pretty expensive to say the least. Then digital came along and made things so much easier but unfortunately there still was the task of traveling around the United States to collectors homes, businesses and other locations in order to gain that “one picture.” Yes, it was expensive (photography equipment, lenses, bulbs, film, airline tickets and hotels). The best part was it was fun. now-a-days it is do much easier to obtain online. </p><p>The two non-plated examples in “your above listing” are museum examples. In order to obtain photographs I had to sign documents guaranteeing a “one time publication” use for the book and pay a fee for their photographer to take the photograph. </p><p>Overall obtaining permission can be a lengthy process. Once that’s accomplished you add in logistics and funding for travel and finalization. At times some examples have taken over two years to obtain while others in a matter of a few weeks or so. Today, its slightly quicker and cheaper - lol. </p><p>When photographs were not available, auction catalogues needed to be purchased then the permission process started....that in itself is another story. All along the way, without the help of collectors, dealers, Auction houses, Numismatic book dealers this 18-20 year project would not have been a success. Thank you all!</p><p><br /></p><p>Best,</p><p><br /></p><p>Rory Rea[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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