Is the Eliasberg book by Dave Bowers worth the high price it gets for a book with I think under 100 pages. I know the Eliasberg story would be very interesting reading but...........? Thanks Tony
Check your local public library. If they have a copy, or can get it on inter-library loan, you can review it before buying and decide for yourself. Another way to check it out if you're an ANA member, is to borrow it from the ANA library for only the cost of 2-way insured media mail.
One of the reasons this book is so high priced is because of its catalog value to collectors. The descriptions & quality pictures provide something that can not be found in other books. And the Eliasberg collection was possibly the greatest collection of all time. That doesn't hurt the price any either. Even the auction catalogs of the Eliasberg collection don't come cheap. And most serious collectors think them to be worth every cent
thanks Thanks guys, Roy, yes I did just join the ANA so I will see if I can borrow it from them. GD, I'll bet it is a great reference for collectors to be sure. Thanks Tony
I own this book, and it is not a great referrence book. Not even a good one. It does however as GD pointed out have pics of the most wonderful coins that he had put together. This set was one of the finest ever assembled. Many of the coins will never be available to the public for viewing. Now the ANA has added the Bass collection which is nice, but requires a trip to Colorado to see. If you truly have a deep passion for coins, and want the opportunity to view the best coins, the price of the book is cheap.
Thanks Thanks Nat, Ok, yes I do love looking at the best coins available that's why I love auction catalogs also. regards Tony
