DR. MEL STEINBERG

Very early in my dealing with Mel, I was in the US Army and president of the Heidelberg German-American Coin Club and organizing its shows. I had several prominent European dealers show up but no Americans. I learned Mel was going to be in London before or after our show and requested he set up at a free table for I would save for him. He was worried that he would not profit enough from the show but he came and sold a large amount of paper money. He was very happily surprised and the club...

After almost 17 years I still can't bring my self to delete our correspondence. We were friends and colleagues in banknote business. I miss Mel a lot and think of him very often.

I had been thinking about the professor at Antioch who created the wonderful "Real Good Food Co-op". This was my first participation in a food co-op and it enriched my life forever after. I had searched the web more than once in the past year, hoping to find the Dr. Steinberg associated with this, but I could not remember his name. Tonight, "Mel" popped into my head. I do think this may be him, for he was a man rich in goodness and generosity.
I remember his young son had gone...

I´ll miss you, dear friend

Dear Jeremy,

My interactions with Mel were limited to a few phonecalls and emails.

Please accept my condolences and may god rest his soul in peace.

It makes me very sad to have read about the passing of Mel. His kindness and energy were wonderful to experience. I always enjoyed it when he was at a show and how he could involve your interest through his quiet enthusiasm. I guess one way to say it is that he had true style.

My sincere condolences to the Steinberg family.
How could anyone forget his smile?
May he rest in peace.
Bob Reed
New Orleans, LA

I am truly saddened to hear about Mel. I always enjoyed visiting him at the shows I attended. Part of him will live on in the items he helped me acquire for my research and collections.

My condolences to the Steinberg family...