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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

Thanks for that post, Bob.

I know that Bob really worked to improve on the Standard Catalog, and he pushed toward having a reference work of true quality. I was concerned when he left, fearful of what might happen. I was heartened by Don Fluckinger's efforts to stay the course Bob was pursuing. I think it is the best single reference publication available. Don is doing well.

I still refer to Mr. Lipset's works, to The American Card Catalog, to Egan's Lists, Mr. Horn's book on ZeeNuts, and the fine T206 works of Reader, of Allen, and Mr. Heitman. But if limited to just one book, the Standard Catalog is a pretty good one, and getting better.