Michael Hodder and Q. David Bowers
Maurice A. Storck
Maurice A. Storck was for many years a leading New England dealer. Doing business from Box 2155, South Portland, Maine he handled a wide variety of coins and also books and accessories. As director of the New England Numismatic Association, he represented the state of Maine. The Norweb files contain correspondence involving several transactions.
April 12, 1954
My Dear Mr. Storck:
We would like to keep the 1821 half dollar, so please let me have your statement.
It was good to see some of the Cairo contingent again. Let's keep in touch whenever you have anything special to offer.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
April 15, 1954
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Norweb:
Enclosed is the 1795 half dollar with three leaves below the wings, [invoiced for $150 and subsequently paid] which I said I would send. Please feel free to return it if it does not meet with your approval. No need for me to say anything about it, as I am sure you know more about it than me. It is only the second one I have ever handled.
I have not heard from Mr. [Robert] McAusland on the 1821 as yet-will drop you a line when I do.
If there are any items in United Stated silver that you need, just send me a list and I will check my stock for you. I enjoyed seeing you both again and am looking forward to our next meeting in Cleveland.
Kindest regards,
Maurice A. Storck
April 19, 1954
Dear Mr. Norweb:
Just received a letter from McAusland and you may have the 1821 half dollar Proof for $35.
Had not had a chance to go through my stock to see if! could find anything for you yet. I believe I have an 1826 'Proof half cent somewhere. Will look for it.
Yours sincerely,
Maurice A. Storck
April 22, 1954
My Dear Mr. Storck:
Enclosed is my check for $185 in payment for the two pieces [the 1795 half dollar for $150 and the 1821 Proof at $35], though I cannot figure why I was willing to pay $35 for the 1821 specimen when $28 was my limit for a similar item at a recent sale.
It must be good salesmanship!
Please keep us in mind for the unusual.
Very truly yours,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
May 27, 1954
My Dear Mr. Storck:
In the Farouk lot did you happen to get an 1823 quarter dollar in at least Very Fine condition? If so, and should it still be available, please let me have a quotation. Our sample is only Very Good. Yours sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
May 29, 1954
Dear Mr. Norweb:
Just received your letter. Glad to hear from you.
No, there wasn't a 1823 quarter in the lot I got, as I remember it was with another coin and was only Good or Very Good.
Taking it easy from now until August. Only nice item I have picked up lately is the Panama-Pacific set in copper frame, which I take for granted you have.
Remember me to Mrs. Norweb.
Sincerely yours, Maurice
June 2, 1954
My Dear Mr. Storck:
What a sensible person to coast along for the next couple of months.
Yes, we have the set, but my son does not. Come Labor Day and you are back at your desk again, drop me a line so I can
tell him price and condition.
Very sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
September 9, 1954
My Dear Mr. Storck:
I am writing from New York to say that I am arranging with the Cleveland office to return the collection of half dimes you so kindly left for our approval. On comparing our own specimens with yours we find that on the whole it would be not worthwhile purchasing an entire new lot even to get the 1802 of which we do not have a specimen.
It may be a few days before you get the coins since there will be no one in the Cleveland office until early next week.
With personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
April 8, 1955
Dear Maurice:
Your note to Florida has been pending for some time, but only recently have we returned to home base. Also I have held off until it was clear just when the time would be set for our own trip to Europe. The meeting is now scheduled for the end of May, so we leave here on the 18th-spend about 10 days in London and back again. Not much time for extracurricular activities, but since it will be by steamer both ways there is not much time to spare.
Presumably you will be coming to Detroit for the meeting there, and should you be passing through Cleveland due plan to drop in to see us en route. I shall probably be at Detroit, and both of us hope to be at the New York meeting the following week.
With personal regards,
Very sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb
December 21, 1955
Dear Maurice:
Best greetings of the season to you.
Your "Vacationland" list in the December issue of the Scrap-book was the first I had heard of you in ages. Apparently you have not come to the various conventions, and we missed one another in Europe. Let me know how things are with you and if you have anything with special merit. Remember please I am always looking for top-class Canadian material to help improve the collection. But also I would be interested in an 1862-S and an 1866 quarter eagle if you ever come across a good example.
When you dig out from the big freeze, which according to today's papers has you in its grip, let me have a note as to how you are, together with any numismatic chit-chat.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. R. Henry Norweb