Andrew W. Pollock III has authored United States Patterns and Related Issues, a standard reference book on United States pattern coins issued from 1792 to circa 1979, which won the prestigious PNG’s Friedberg Award in 1995. This book is literally an encyclopedia of information about the ever-popular pattern series. He is also the author of Advertisement Index to the Boston Newsletter and Massachusetts Gazette, 1704-1776, nearly 3,700 pages in length. This latter title features approximately 10,000-12,000 alphabetically-listed entries for individuals, businesses, ships incorporating historical and biographical information gleaned from an estimated 50,000-60,000 advertisements from the historic newspapers. Over the years, Pollock has participated in the writing of dozens of rare coin auction catalogues, and has personally catalogued rare coins having an estimated collective value approaching $100 million. As a hobby, Pollock enjoys collecting antique hand tools manufactured in Kingston, MA.