FIRST FINE SILVER COINAGE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAN SERRIFFE: THE BIRD & BULL PRESS COMMEMORATIVE 100 CORONAS. INCLUDING AN ACCOUNT OF THIS LEGENDARY REPUBLIC AND ITS CONNECTION WITH THE BIRD & BULL PRESS. WITH A DESCRIPTION OF SIMILAR NUMISMATIC RARITIES AND A 30-YEAR CHECKLIST OF WORK PRODUCED BY THE PRESS, 1958–1988.
Newtown: Bird & Bull Press, 1988. 8vo, original black quarter morocco with printed paper-covered sides. 57, (3) pages [certificate for 1000 shares of Bird & Bull Press (San Serriffe branch) bound in as pages 29–32]. Two San Serriffe 25 Corona notes and the original prospectus laid in. With custom-made folder holding a 1 troy ounce, .999 fine silver 100 Coronas piece issued by Morris for the Republic of San Serriffe. Both items inserted in accompanying slipcase. Fine. Item #4784
Limited to 350 copies. Morris is at his most amusing discussing this imaginary kingdom, and does his part to keep the legend alive, issuing not only a silver 'coin' for the island nation, but paper currency and a map as well. On a more serious note, Morris provides a checklist for the publications of his own press (one of the finest in the U.S.) and discusses other privately struck coins. Morris's printing is outstanding, and anyone who appreciates a beautiful book should own at least one of his productions.
Price: $225.00