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New York: Association for Stamp Exhibitions, 1926. First Edition. Quarto. 287pp. The letter details everything that went into the preparation of the catalog which the recipient of the letter had assisted although he had been unable to attend. Klemann details the surprising sales of the White Plains stamp, and a Mr. Eidsness, the Superintendent of the Stamp Division noted sales in excess of $40,000. An unnamed stamp of Mr. Hinds was exhibited for $32,500. The catalog issued in an edition of 5000 was sold out by Thursday afternoon. The auction was one of the most celebrated in philatelic history consequently revealing insight into the task of organization with headaches, triumphs, etc. A copy of the catalog accompanies this letter. Bound in original pictorial paper wraps, front wrapper detached but present and now in clear mylar wrapper, small damp stain near the foot, no ownerships or marks of any kind.
Vitae Imperatorum Caesarumque Rom. Orient. et Occid. Uxorum & Liberorum eorundem, Item Tyran. qui Romanum Imper. occupare diversis temporibus conati sunt, à Caio Iulio Caesare, primo Roman by Strada, Octavius de, à Rosberg, the Elder - 1629
by Strada, Octavius de, à Rosberg, the Elder
Vitae Imperatorum Caesarumque Rom. Orient. et Occid. Uxorum & Liberorum eorundem, Item Tyran. qui Romanum Imper. occupare diversis temporibus conati sunt, à Caio Iulio Caesare, primo Roman
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Frankfurt am Main: Eberhard Kiefer [Eberhard Kieser], 1629. Hardcover. Very Good -. Title continued: "Monarchia usq; ad Invictiss. D.D. Ferdinandum II. Roman. Imper. & annum Christi M.DC.XXIX. una cum eorum effigiebus & Symbolis ex probatissimis Historicis, aureis etiam, argenteis, & aeneis numismatibus delineatis. Accesserunt Historia et Series Belli Bohemico-Germanici, sive Commentarii de statu Reip. sub Imperio Invictiss. D. Ferdinandi II. Imper. Roman. Genealogia Seren. Ducum, Archiducum, Regum & Imperatorum, ex Illust. Familia Austriaca prognatorum." [2], 514, [8], 18, [2], 123, [1], p.: 1 folded leaf of a plate, 620 in-text medallion portraits from coins; 33 cm. Signatures: ):(2(+1) A-2U6 2X4 a4 b6 A-O4 P6 (folio). Contemporary full calf with seven spine compartments between raised bands. Double blind-ruled border on each board. All page edges red. Former owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper of W.S. Appleton. William S. Appleton (d. 1903) served as the secretary of the Boston Numismatic Society and "was regarded as one of the most learned of American numismatists" (NYT, May 19, 1907). His collection of American coins was given to the Massachusetts Historical Society; his English and Canadian coins were sold at auction in 1907. Another former owner's name written at head of title page, with another name written over it. Also at head of title page: Collegii Paris: Soctis. Jesu [Collegii Parisiensis Societatis Jesu]. Genealogia et Series Serenissimorum & Potentissimorum Austriae has separate title page. Main title is within extensively engraved border; Genealogia title page has woodcut title vignette. Woodcut initials, and head- and tailpieces. In Very Good- Condition: leather is rubbed and apparently has old leather preservative or other treatment, primarily on spine and edges; front joint starting to separate, but stitching solid; folded plate has old repair of tear along one horizontal fold, without loss of image; upper corner of pp. 71-72 lacking without loss of text or illustration; pp. 145-46 lacking; old dampstain at foot of title page, not touching engraving; scattered foxing, soiling, and browning. Very scarce.
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A Rare 3 Page TLS Letter from John A. Klemann, the Organizer of the International Philatellic Exhibition of 1926 Held at the Grand Central Place. With Catalogue
by Klemann, John A. [Philatellic]
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Imperatorum Romanorum a Julio Caesare ad Heraclium usque, Numismata Aurea, Excellentissimi, dum viveret, Caroli ducis Croii et Arschotani &c. Magno & sumptuoso studio collecta, Nec minore fide, atque industriâ Jacobi de Bie ex archetypis in aes incisa, Brevi & Historico Commentario explicata, Nunc in Usum Studiosae Antiquitatum Iuventutis.
by Bie, Jacobi de; Caroli ducis Croii. [Charles de Croy; Jacob Jacobus Jacques De Bye; Ludolph Smids; Sigebertus Havercampus, Siwart Haverkamp, Sigeberti Haverkampi; Ludolphi Smids].
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Berolini, Andr. Rüdiger [Berlin, Johannes Andreas Rüdigerus], 1705. Hardcover. .. Octavo. (205 x 170mm). Pp. (xxii), 175. Plus 64 numbered copperplates leaves, each with 12 illustrations of coins. Engraved frontispiece and engraved portrait. Handsome woodcut head-and tail-pieces and initials. Title printed in red and black; old inscription in neat contemporary hand to first free endpaper. HARDCOVER, bound in contemporary vellum, manuscript lettering to spine. Plates browned as usual in this edition due to stock quality. Overall a fine copy, neatly preserved. ~ The present Berlin edition, printed by Johannes Andreas Rüdigerus, was preceded by the Antwerp editions of 1615 and 1627 (Beller), and followed by the enlarged, 1738 Amsterdam edition (Schagen). B-1
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Numismata imperatorum Augustarum et Caesarum, à Populis Romanae ditionis Graece loquentibus ex omni modulo percussa: Quibus Urbium Nomina, Dignitates, Praerogativae, Societates, Epochae, Numina, Illustres, Magistratus, Festa, Ludi, Certamina, et alia plurima ad eas spectantia consignantur.
by Vaillant, Joannem [Jean].
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Paris, Andreae Cramoisy, 1698. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Crown quarto (250 x 195mm). Pp. (xiv), 486, (4). Woodcut device to title, decorative initials, and tail-pieces. HARDCOVER, handsomely bound in recent quarter sheep and marbled boards, spine with raised bands, blind-stamped fleuron in each compartment, gilt title label in second compartment, new endpapers. A fine copy. ~ FIRST EDITION. Lipsius p. 409. Not in Goldsmith. Brunet V, p. 1027: "Ouvrage très-estimé, ainsi que presque tous ceux du même auteur." Cf. Cicognara 3032-3034, listing later editions. Standard work of the 17th century on Greek-Roman coins of the emperors from Pompaeus the Great until Claudius II. A-6
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The Connexion of the Roman,Saxon,and English Coins,Deduced From Observations on the Saxon Weights and Money
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London. William Boyer. 1767. Bound in full, silver gilt tiled modern faux morocco. Siver gilt titles and date to spine. Thick 4to. 8.5" x 11". The First Edition. Illustrated by examples of coinage en texte, tables, etc. This learned and ingenious work is said to have made its appearance from the press in consequence of a discovery made by Martin Folkes, Esq. of the old Saxon pound ; and it now forms the chief foundation of Mr. Clarke's literary character. It was extolled by the scholars of his day as replete with curious and profound learning, and not less remarkable for the clearness and sagacity of its reasoning, than for the taste and discernment displayed in its specimens and illus- trations. The publication was followed by letters of congratulation from some of the most distin- guished persons in the kingdom ; and notwithstand- ing the progress of antiquarian knowledge since his time, it still continues to be a…
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MISCELLANEA ERUDITAE ANTIQUITATIS: in quibus marmora, statuae, musiva, toreumata, gemmae, numismata, Grutero, Ursino, Boissardo, Reinesio, aliisque antiquorum Monumentorum Collectoribus ignota, & hucusque inedita referuntur ac illustrantur
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Sumptibus Fratrum Huguetan & Soc. Lugduni. [Lyon]. 1685. Folio. Title page printed in red and black, with title vignette engraved by Mathieu Ôgier. (6), 376, (4)pp. Illustrated with copperplate engravings by Mathieu Ogier and M. Demasso. Text in Latin and Greek. Recent antiqued half calf, marbled boards. Spine in seven compartments with raised bands and leather label. Renewed endpapers. All edges sprinkled red. Title page lightly toned, with a short closed tear to mid margin. Short closed tear to margin of 5/6. Historic staining to lower corner margin with some fragmenting to the edge of a few pages. Light shelfwear to marbled boards. Bookplate to fep.Provenance: Alan Morris of Kenchester, Herefordshire. Chemist, Archaeologist and Numismatist. Engraved Bookplate: Headpiece of an open book, with headings from the Antonine Itinerary showing Bravonio [Leintwardine] A. Magnis [Kenchester], Gobannio [Abergavenny]; Roman Gateway; Picatrix Avg, Fides Militum.
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A Rare 3 Page TLS Letter from John A. Klemann, the Organizer of the International Philatellic Exhibition of 1926 Held at the Grand Central Place. With Catalogue
by Klemann, John A. [Philatellic]
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New York: Association for Stamp Exhibitions, 1926. First Edition. Quarto. 287pp. The letter details everything that went into the preparation of the catalog which the recipient of the letter had assisted although he had been unable to attend. Klemann details the surprising sales of the White Plains stamp, and a Mr. Eidsness, the Superintendent of the Stamp Division noted sales in excess of $40,000. An unnamed stamp of Mr. Hinds was exhibited for $32,500. The catalog issued in an edition of 5000 was sold out by Thursday afternoon. The auction was one of the most celebrated in philatelic history consequently revealing insight into the task of organization with headaches, triumphs, etc. A copy of the catalog accompanies this letter. Bound in original pictorial paper wraps, front wrapper detached but present and now in clear mylar wrapper, small damp stain near the foot, no ownerships or marks of any kind.
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Imperatorum Romanorum a Julio Caesare ad Heraclium usque, Numismata Aurea, Excellentissimi, dum viveret, Caroli ducis Croii et Arschotani &c. Magno & sumptuoso studio collecta, Nec minore fide, atque industriâ Jacobi de Bie ex archetypis in aes incisa, Brevi & Historico Commentario explicata, Nunc in Usum Studiosae Antiquitatum Iuventutis.
by Bie, Jacobi de; Caroli ducis Croii. [Charles de Croy; Jacob Jacobus Jacques De Bye; Ludolph Smids; Sigebertus Havercampus, Siwart Haverkamp, Sigeberti Haverkampi; Ludolphi Smids].
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Berolini, Andr. Rüdiger [Berlin, Johannes Andreas Rüdigerus], 1705. Hardcover. .. Octavo. (205 x 170mm). Pp. (xxii), 175. Plus 64 numbered copperplates leaves, each with 12 illustrations of coins. Engraved frontispiece and engraved portrait. Handsome woodcut head-and tail-pieces and initials. Title printed in red and black; old inscription in neat contemporary hand to first free endpaper. HARDCOVER, bound in contemporary vellum, manuscript lettering to spine. Plates browned as usual in this edition due to stock quality. Overall a fine copy, neatly preserved. ~ The present Berlin edition, printed by Johannes Andreas Rüdigerus, was preceded by the Antwerp editions of 1615 and 1627 (Beller), and followed by the enlarged, 1738 Amsterdam edition (Schagen). B-1
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Numismata imperatorum Augustarum et Caesarum, à Populis Romanae ditionis Graece loquentibus ex omni modulo percussa: Quibus Urbium Nomina, Dignitates, Praerogativae, Societates, Epochae, Numina, Illustres, Magistratus, Festa, Ludi, Certamina, et alia plurima ad eas spectantia consignantur.
by Vaillant, Joannem [Jean].
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Paris, Andreae Cramoisy, 1698. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Crown quarto (250 x 195mm). Pp. (xiv), 486, (4). Woodcut device to title, decorative initials, and tail-pieces. HARDCOVER, handsomely bound in recent quarter sheep and marbled boards, spine with raised bands, blind-stamped fleuron in each compartment, gilt title label in second compartment, new endpapers. A fine copy. ~ FIRST EDITION. Lipsius p. 409. Not in Goldsmith. Brunet V, p. 1027: "Ouvrage très-estimé, ainsi que presque tous ceux du même auteur." Cf. Cicognara 3032-3034, listing later editions. Standard work of the 17th century on Greek-Roman coins of the emperors from Pompaeus the Great until Claudius II. A-6
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The Connexion of the Roman,Saxon,and English Coins,Deduced From Observations on the Saxon Weights and Money
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London. William Boyer. 1767. Bound in full, silver gilt tiled modern faux morocco. Siver gilt titles and date to spine. Thick 4to. 8.5" x 11". The First Edition. Illustrated by examples of coinage en texte, tables, etc. This learned and ingenious work is said to have made its appearance from the press in consequence of a discovery made by Martin Folkes, Esq. of the old Saxon pound ; and it now forms the chief foundation of Mr. Clarke's literary character. It was extolled by the scholars of his day as replete with curious and profound learning, and not less remarkable for the clearness and sagacity of its reasoning, than for the taste and discernment displayed in its specimens and illus- trations. The publication was followed by letters of congratulation from some of the most distin- guished persons in the kingdom ; and notwithstand- ing the progress of antiquarian knowledge since his time, it still continues to be a…
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MISCELLANEA ERUDITAE ANTIQUITATIS: in quibus marmora, statuae, musiva, toreumata, gemmae, numismata, Grutero, Ursino, Boissardo, Reinesio, aliisque antiquorum Monumentorum Collectoribus ignota, & hucusque inedita referuntur ac illustrantur
by Spon, Jacob
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Sumptibus Fratrum Huguetan & Soc. Lugduni. [Lyon]. 1685. Folio. Title page printed in red and black, with title vignette engraved by Mathieu Ôgier. (6), 376, (4)pp. Illustrated with copperplate engravings by Mathieu Ogier and M. Demasso. Text in Latin and Greek. Recent antiqued half calf, marbled boards. Spine in seven compartments with raised bands and leather label. Renewed endpapers. All edges sprinkled red. Title page lightly toned, with a short closed tear to mid margin. Short closed tear to margin of 5/6. Historic staining to lower corner margin with some fragmenting to the edge of a few pages. Light shelfwear to marbled boards. Bookplate to fep.Provenance: Alan Morris of Kenchester, Herefordshire. Chemist, Archaeologist and Numismatist. Engraved Bookplate: Headpiece of an open book, with headings from the Antonine Itinerary showing Bravonio [Leintwardine] A. Magnis [Kenchester], Gobannio [Abergavenny]; Roman Gateway; Picatrix Avg, Fides Militum.
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A Catalogue of Unlisted Civil War Storecards in the Collection of the American Numismatic Society
by Harris, Jon
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Np:, (1975): Civil War Token Society. First Edition. Octavo. 30p. Inscribed to well known collector: "to Dave Russell, a born followed!" Jon Harris. Tokens, both "patriotic" and merchants' "store card" issues, as they are called, form one of the most significant areas of Civil War-period holdings in the American Numismatic Society cabinet. They were largely classified and attributed in the 1970s through a major effort by Jon Harris, assisted by John Francis and Richard Rossa. Copies of this important item have become rare and are essential for the serious collector of Store Cards. 12mo. A very good copy of the original paper and only edition.
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Italian Coinage Medieval to Modern; The Collection of Ercole Gnecchi
by Szego, Alfred
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Oakdale, New York: Alfred Szego. Original Paper Wrps. 8vo. 290p. 42 full page plates. unnumbered guide to key numbrs, index. A very good copy of one of the most scarce by Azego. His work as a numismatic historian became the most important work on not only Medieval Austria and Italy but the variety of medieval coins from Ercole (Hercules) Gnecchi's collection of over 3,000 coins. The Gnecchi family that had made its fortune in the silk trade that led Ercole to help his brother Francesco in the classification of the collection of 20,000 volumes now in the Museo Nazionale Romano. This personal collection lists many rare items not found in the original Museum collection. An essential reference item.
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THE BIMETALLIC QUESTION. Coinage.Silver.Gold. 1893
by Various authors
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Adelaide South Australia: W.K.Thomas, 1893. Pamphlet. Wraps. . Very Good. Small blue-green cover booklet (pamphlet) Pages 14. Contents articles by Robert Barr Smith, David Murray (President Chamber of Commerce). Subject discussion of the ratio of international exchange value between silver/gold coinage. Scarce Please note: Due to International mail delivery problems, we currently supply items only to Australian addresses. Please note: Due to International mail delivery problems, we currently ship items only to Australian addresses.
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English Hammered Coinage : Two Volume Set Comprising Volume 1, Early Anglo-Saxon - Henry III C. 650 to 1272 Plus Volume 2, Edward I to Charles II, 1272 to 1662
by J.J. North
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London, United Kingdom: Spink & Son, 1960. Jackets have light general wear and foxing. Volume 1 = 200 pages plus 16 b/w plates with volume 2 = 183 pages plus 10 b/w plates. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The United States Coinage of 1793, Cents and Half Cents
by Crosby, Sylvester S
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Chicago: Lee F. Hewitt, 1933. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Inscriptions of the various dies bearing that date, with notes on the establishment of the mint." #53 in a limited edition of 100 copies. glossy photographic plates. deep red cloth bound, light rubs, light corner wear. 35pp. original seller's stamp on front endpaper..
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Catalogue of Oxfordshire Seventeenth Century Tokens.
by MILNE, J. C
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Oxford: Oxford University Press / Ashmolean Museum, 1935. Scarce! First Edition. With 16 b/w plates. Bound in Reading Public Library's own embossed buckram hardback binding. With library plate to front pastedown. Pages are age toned, one or two have a small ink 'tick mark' to them - but overall in good shape. A great gift for the numismatist in your life! 48 pages. 210 x 140 mm (8¼ x 5½ inches).
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Elements of the Art of Assaying Metals in Two Parts
by John Andrew Cramer
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L. Davis and C. Reymers, London, England, 1764. Second Edition. Hardcover. Poor Condition/No Dust Jacket. Pages are generally clean, but a couple of the margins were used as a place to record IOU's from the original owner. Pages have some water damage, but most does not affect the text itself, but has caused the pages to be wavy. Size: 8mo - over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4" tall. 471 pp. Cover is very heavily worn, and has lots of chips and damage everywhere. About 15% of the spine is gone (some at each end). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001222. .
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EAGLE LOCK CO. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, VOLUME NO. 46
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Terryville Conn.: Eagle Lock Co.. Good+. 1959. Hardcover. Red cloth decorated with gilt. Some edge wear with a small cloth tear on top edge. Text is tight, clean & intact. Pictorial frontispiece and numerous illustrations throughout with some color plates. Illustrated Catalogue: cabinet locks, trunk locks, padlocks, cylinder night latches, cylinder dead locks, post office lock boxes and signs, special hardware, wood screws, machine screws, stove bolts, keys and key blanks. Manufactured by Eagle Lock Co. Factories in Terryville Conn. Warehouses in Chicago & Philadelphia. Catalogue; Engraved Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 742 pages .
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The Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins= Zhong guo huo bi
by Zhang, Huixin (Jang Huey Shinn)
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Taibei Xian Zhonghe Shi: Zhang Hitin. Octavo. 560p. Chinese text. Subtitle on cover continues: silver, gold, nickel and aluminum=ying, jin, nie lü pian. A classic work expanded over its predecessors (includes advertisements p. 537-558). Hundreds of illustrations of the coins by a well-known expert. Bibliographic references. The last copy appeared at the Cheng Xuan Auction in Beijing in 2011. It sold for 4600 RMB. A fine copy bound in blue cloth, spine lettering gilt.
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Specimen universae rei nummariae antiquae, quod literatorum Reiplublicae.
by Morellius Helvetus, Andreas [André Morell; Helvetio Bernas]
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Parisiis, Thomam Moette, 1683. 1st Edition . Hardcover. .. Crown octavo (190 x 125mm). Pp. (iv), 136. Plus 18 numbered plates, some of which are compound, made up from several copperplates, with about 140 engraved impressions of coins, one impression clipped out, leaving a slice also at the adjoining leaf. Copper-engraved main head-piece, being a small plate in itself. Engraved title vignette, depicting 2 faces of a coin. Woodcut illustrated initials and head-piece to main text. Tear to one leaf of text with no loss. HARDCOVER, bound in contemporary full calf, spine with raised bands, upper joint split but very firm, gilt decorated compartments, gilt lettering, wear traces but neat, presentable binding. In a very good condition. Clean interior, good strikes of plates. ~ FIRST EDITION. Collated in accordance with the Dutch Royal Library's copy. Printed by Thomas Moette (1659-1710), Paris. The second edition appeared in 1695 (Leipzig, Thomam Fritsch). Andreas Morel [Morell] (1646-1703). Lipsius p.…
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