New York: ANS, 1915. 8vo, original printed card covers. (8), 81, (3) pages. Very good. An important and infrequently encountered bibliography of early ANS publications and catalogue of the Societyís medals. Also includes a historical sketch. Davis 81. More about MEDALS AND PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Carey, 1828. Two volumes, bound in one [as issued]. Small 4to [22.5 by 14.5 cm], later black half morocco; spine with four raised bands, ruled and lettered in gilt; decorative endpapers. (4), iv, (9)-212; 238, (4) pages. Internal foxing, as generally seen; marginal staining. Very good... More about TRAVELS THROUGH NORTH AMERICA, DURING THE YEARS 1825 AND 1826. BY HIS HIGHNESS, BERNHARD, DUKE OF...
New York: Scott Stamp & Coin, 1894. First edition, second printing. Edited, with notes, by William T.R. Marvin and Lyman Haines Low. 8vo, original blue cloth binding variant; printed spine label. v, (3), 332 pages; text illustrations. Hinges cracked, as usual. Very good or better. The first edition, second printing... More about American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals
Glendale: Benchmark, 1970. Reprint. Edited, with notes, by William T.R. Marvin and Lyman Haines Low. 8vo, original brown cloth, gilt. v, (3), 332 pages; text illustrations. Fine. An infrequently encountered reprint. More about American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals
Boston: 1876-77. Four quarterly issues, complete. Tall 8vo, original printed wraps; housed in custom clamshell box with maroon cloth and marbled paper sides. Minor wear to page edges; few covers loose but present. Near fine. More about AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NUMISMATICS. VOL. 11
Boston: 1880-81. Four quarterly issues, complete. Tall 8vo, original printed wraps; housed in custom clamshell box with maroon cloth and marbled paper sides. Minor wear to page edges; few covers loose but present. Box new. Near fine. More about AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NUMISMATICS. VOL. 15
New York: November 14-15, 1988. 4to, original brown leatherette, gilt; original pictorial card covers bound in. Prices realized list laid in. Near fine. Special Hardcover Edition. More about THE NORWEB COLLECTION: EARLY AMERICAN AND U.S. COINS. PART III
New York: 1983-1984. Two volumes. 4to, original matching brown cloth, gilt. 120, 4 + 216, (4) pages; 1627 lots; portrait; text illustrations; color plates. Prices realized lists bound in. Fine. Deluxe Limited Hardbound Editions. Both sales feature remarkably important selections from Brand’s American holdings. More about THE VIRGIL M. BRAND COLLECTION. AMERICAN COINS. PARTS I AND II
Los Angeles: 1982. 4to, original grained cream cloth, gilt; original printed card covers bound in. 134 pages; portrait; enlarged text illustrations; 2 photographic plates of large cents in color. Price list laid in. Fine. Special Limited Library Edition. One of 256 numbered copies, signed by the authors. A superb collection... More about THE CELEBRATED JOHN W. ADAMS COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES LARGE CENTS OF THE YEAR 1794
Los Angeles: 1982. 4to, original printed card covers. 134 pages; portrait; enlarged text illustrations. Photocopy price list laid in. Near fine or better. A superb collection, mostly comprised of coins with remarkable pedigrees extending into the nineteenth century. More about THE CELEBRATED JOHN W. ADAMS COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES LARGE CENTS OF THE YEAR 1794
Atlanta: Whitman, 2015. 4to, original pictorial boards. xvi, 528 pages; illustrated in color throughout. New. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. Volume 5 is... More about WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY, VOLUME 5. NEW ENGLAND, PART 3: RHODE ISLAND AND...
Atlanta: Whitman, 2016. 4to, original pictorial boards. xvi, 480 pages; illustrated in color throughout. New. Volume 6 is the first of three volumes on the South Atlantic states. This book weighs more than the estimated 3 pounds and may incur extra international shipping charges. More about WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY, VOLUME 6. SOUTH ATLANTIC, PART I: FLORIDA, GEORGIA,...
Atlanta: Whitman, 2016. 4to, original pictorial boards. xvi, 720 pages; illustrated in color throughout. New. Volume 7 is the second of three volumes on the South Atlantic states. This book weighs more than the estimated 3 pounds and may incur extra international shipping charges. More about WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY, VOLUME 7. SOUTH ATLANTIC, PART 2: ALABAMA,...
Los Angeles: 1979. 4to, original pictorial boards. xiii, (1), 305, (1) pages; illustrated throughout. Slight wear to covers; previous owner's bookplate on pastedown; near fine. More about ADVENTURES WITH RARE COINS
Wolfeboro: Bowers & Merena, 1997. 4to, original pictorial boards. 456 pages; illustrated throughout. Fine. A useful and interesting reference. More about AMERICAN COIN TREASURES AND HOARDS AND CACHES OF OTHER AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ITEMS.Ö
Wolfeboro: 1998. 4to, original pictorial boards. 429, (1) pages; numerous illustrations. Signed by the author on numbered bookplate. Fine. Perhaps the best work available on the early history of the hobby in the United States. More about AMERICAN NUMISMATICS BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR, 1760-1860, EMPHASIZING THE STORY OF AUGUSTUS B. SAGE
Atlanta: Whitman, 2006. 8vo, original pictorial card covers. xv, (1), 272 pages; illustrated. Fine. More about A GUIDE BOOK OF WASHINGTON AND STATE QUARTERS. COMPLETE SOURCE FOR HISTORY, GRADING, AND PRICES
Wolfeboro: 1985. 8vo, original pictorial card covers. 168 pages; illustrated. Fine. More about UNITED STATES THREE-CENT AND FIVE-CENT PIECES: AN ACTION GUIDE FOR THE COLLECTOR AND INVESTOR
Atlanta: Whitman, 2014. 4to, original pictorial boards. viii, 280 pages; profusely illustrated in color. New. An exceptional work, with a Foreword by C. John Ferreri. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks... More about WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY. VOLUME 1: AN INTRODUCTION FOR COLLECTORS AND...
Atlanta: Whitman, 2015. 4to, original pictorial boards. xvi, 448 pages; profusely illustrated in color. New. Foreword by Anne E. Bentley. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the... More about WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY. VOLUME 3: NEW ENGLAND, PART 2: MASSACHUSETTS, BOOK...
Wolfeboro: Bowers and Merena, 2000. Edited by Mark Borckardt. 4to, original pictorial hardcover. 857, (37) pages, including 34 plates of coins, numerous text illustrations and enlargements. Fine. Based on Breen’s extensive notes on early large cents; most useful for provenance research, die state analysis and expanded condition census information. More about WALTER BREEN’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EARLY UNITED STATES CENTS, 1793–1814
Santa Barbara: 1983. First edition. 4to, original pictorial card covers. (2), 160 pages; well illustrated. Inscribed by Walter Breen to John Donohueat the ANA Seminar, Colorado Springs, 7/11/90. Fine. Originally written as an auction catalogue of the famous collection formed by Ed and Kenny Lee, this work features a great... More about CALIFORNIA PIONEER FRACTIONAL GOLD. HISTORIC GOLD RUSH SMALL CHANGE 1852-1856 AND SUPPRESSED...
Wolfeboro: Bowers and Merena, 2003. Second edition. 4to, original pictorial boards. 263, (1) pages; well illustrated. Fine. The latest edition of Breen and Gillio on small-sized California gold. Out of print and in demand. More about CALIFORNIA PIONEER FRACTIONAL GOLD. HISTORIC GOLD RUSH SMALL CHANGE 1852-1857 AND SUPPRESSED...
New York: FCI, 1977. 4to, original brown cloth, printed and decorated in gilt; jacket. 324 pages; illustrated throughout. Near fine. Remains an important work, though some of its claims have been questioned (while others, controversial at the time, have gained acceptance). More about "A COINER'S CAVIAR," WALTER BREEN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNITED STATES AND COLONIAL PROOF...
Chicago: mid-1960s. Seven titles: Major Varieties of U.S. Gold Dollars; Varieties of United States Quarter Eagles; Major Varieties of the United States Three Dollar Gold Pieces; Early United States Half Eagles 1795-1838; Varieties of United States Half Eagles 1839-1929; United States Eagles; New Varieties of $1, $2.50 and $5.00 United... More about MONOGRAPHS ON U.S. GOLD DIE VARIETIES