(Ghent): 1986. 8vo, original tan linen lettered in black. (2), 592 pages; illustrated. Fine. The second revised edition of this catalogue of Christian Dekesel’s personal library, which covers the numismatic spectrum. Printed in a very small edition. Kolbe 364. More
Crestline: 1997. New. 4to, original green cloth, gilt, jacket. xli, (1), 1059, (1) pages; 736 title facsimiles. New. The prior standard work by J.G. Lipsius listed 405 sixteenth century numismatic titles. Dekesel's landmark work provides extensive information on 1148 titles, categorized under six headings, each dealing with a different aspect..... More
London: Spink, 2009–2020. Six volumes, complete. Large 4to, original matching blue boards; jacket. 6880 pages total; heavily illustrated. New. All six volumes of this massive and magnificent bibliography of numismatic books published in the 18th century, finally surpassing Lipsius. Covers all numismatic works, regardless of methodology or subject matter. Absolutely..... More
Gahanna, Ohio: Kolbe & Fanning, 2017. 8vo, original heavy textured card covers, printed on fine paper. 100 pages; illustrated in color. New. A tribute volume in celebration of George F. Kolbe's 50th anniversary in the field of numismatic books. The 100-page volume brings together short recollections and appreciations of Kolbe..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2020. Crown 4to, original blue cloth, gilt; jacket. 288 pages; illustrated in color throughout. Signed copies available upon request. New. A bibliography and analysis of American auction catalogues issued before the Second World War that feature photographically printed illustrations of ancient coins. Includes biographical material concerning..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 243–244, describing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 235–236, providing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 191–192, describing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 159–160, describing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 119–120, providing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 59–60, providing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers housed within original black and red cloth portfolio lettered in gilt. 40 pages; illustrated in color; original leaf from Thian’s The Currency of the Confederate States of America housed within archival Mylar holder. The leaf comprises pages 15–16, describing..... More
Gahanna: Kolbe & Fanning, 2019. Oblong 4to, original pictorial card covers. 40 pages; illustrated in color. New. One of 100 copies printed. This publication traces the development of the study of the Treasury Notes issued by the Confederate States of America and outlines the literary history of the subject. Beginning..... More
Leipzig: 1937. 12mo, original printed wraps. 135, (1) pages; 3495 priced listings. Wraps spotted, pages browned; very good or better. Kolbe 702: "An interesting and important library, particularly rich in works on ancient numismatics." More
Berlin: 1885. 8vo, original brown cloth, gilt. xi, (1), 440 pages. Few markings; hinges reinforced; near fine. More
Portland: Collegium Graphicum, 1972. 16mo [16 by 11 cm], original decorative card covers. (2), cxx leaves; illustrated. Housed in slipcase, as issued. Fine. A facsimile of Fulvio’s 1517 Illustrium imagines, the first substantially illustrated numismatic book. The Printed Sources of Western Art, Volume 9. More
Anstösse, Erarbeitungsformen und Wirkungen städtischer Satzungen zum Münzwesen im Längsschnitt. Zürich: Chronos Verlag, 2009. 8vo, original pictorial boards. 375, (1) pages. Ex George F. Kolbe library with his bookplate on pastedown. Fine. Provides detailed information on various monetary edicts. Kolbe 223. More
Modern reprint of the 1904 original. In Russian. 8vo, photocopied pages with card covers. (6), 110, (6) pages. Covers faded; very good. More
Oslo: Universitetes Myntkabinett, 1998. 4to, original printed boards; jacket. 328 pages. Signed by author on flyleaf. Fine. More
Warszawa: 1959. 8vo, original printed card covers. 34 pages; 464 lots. Ex Katen and Kolbe libraries with bookplates. Near fine. Published under the auspices of the Numismatic Section of the Polish Archaeological Society and including an interesting introduction in English. Kolbe 174. More
Dallas: Heritage Auctions, November 7 & 10, 2018. 4to, original red embossed cloth, gilt; original printed card covers bound in. 270, (6) pages; 416 lots; illustrated in color throughout; prices realized list bound in. New. Special Hardcover Edition. The Eric P. Newman Library was especially important for works on early..... More
Dallas: Heritage Auctions, November 7-9, 2018. 4to, original dark red embossed cloth, gilt; original printed card covers bound in. 270, (6) pages; 416 lots; illustrated in color throughout; prices realized list bound in. New. Special Presentation Edition. The Eric P. Newman Library was especially important for works on early American..... More
Stockholm: 2004. New. 8vo, original blue cloth, gilt; dust jacket. 379 pages, illustrated. New. More
Newton: 1974 reprint. Three volumes, complete. 8vo, original matching blue cloth, gilt. Bump to bottom board of first volume; else near fine. The reprint of the classic 1940 bibliography of this prolific early American writer. More
Toronto: 1892. Small 8vo, original red cloth printed in black; spine lettered in gilt. 140 pages. Fine. A scarce Canadian bibliography by this notable researcher. Not numismatic. More