THE EARLY QUARTER DOLLARS OF THE UNITED STATES 1796-1838.
Wolfeboro: Bowers & Merena, 1992. 8vo, original pictorial boards. 166 pages; text illustrations; 8 plates. Fine. The hardcover edition of the most up-to-date work on the topic. More
Wolfeboro: Bowers & Merena, 1992. 8vo, original pictorial boards. 166 pages; text illustrations; 8 plates. Fine. The hardcover edition of the most up-to-date work on the topic. More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins, 1899. 8vo, later brown cloth, gilt. 144, (10) pages. Fine. John Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, Series XVII, Nos. 1–3. A scholarly work on the subject. More
New York: ANS, 1938. 16mo, original printed card covers. (6), ii, 192 pages; frontispiece; 10 fine double-page plates. Slight wear to covers; near fine. Numismatic Notes and Monographs No. 83. More
2018. First edition. 4to, original pictorial boards. 108 pages; illustrated in color. New. Provides a history of this important local coin club through a catalogue of the various medals, tokens, and related pieces produced by it. An enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of the hobby, even those..... More
Great Falls: 2006. 4to, original printed boards. vii, (1), 344 pages. Illustrated throughout. Fine. A modern classic. More
Great Falls: 2007. 4to, original printed boards. 350, (2) pages. Illustrated throughout. Fine. A modern classic. More
Pelham: Whitman, 2020. Fourth Edition. 8vo, original pictorial card covers. x, 278 pages; illustrated in color. New. Foreward by Steve Roach, Coin World Editor-at-Large. More
No publisher information. 4to, unpaginated color copies housed in black 3-ring binder, as issued. New. Self-published records of the author’s own collection, placed into historical context with good illustrations and considerable discussion. Some of the pages have ink smudges from the printing process used. More
No publisher information. 4to, unpaginated color copies housed in black 3-ring binder, as issued. New. Self-published records of the author’s own collection, placed into historical context with good illustrations and considerable discussion. Some of the pages have ink smudges from the printing process used. More
Wolfeboro: 1991. 4to, original maroon leatherette, gilt. (12), 372 pages; text illustrations. Fine. An important anthology. More
Miami: 2000. First edition. 4to, original pictorial laminated boards. xii, 226 pages; illustrated. Errata sheet laid in. Fine. An important reference, one of only 110 copies printed. Signed and numbered by the author. More
(Louisville): (1988). 4to, original white three-ring binder; color 5 by 7 inch photo of the attendees on front cover. Fifteen plastic sheets, housing a printed invitation card and eighty-four 3.5 by 5 inch color photographs, depicting attendees, books, the library, etc. A handwritten letter from Champa is included, as is..... More
Cleveland: August 26, 1924. 8vo, original gilt-printed card covers. iv, 19, (1) pages; 321 lots. Covers discolored and a little wrinkled. Very good. The 1924 American Numismatic Association Convention auction catalogue. Scarce. Adams 45: ìBaldwin $50. Fugio varieties. XF 1811 1¢. Order of Cincinnati signed by Washington. Breton 916.î. More
B&B reprint of the June 20, 1913 original. 8vo, original gilt-printed paper covers. (2), (4), 45, (1) pages; 732 lots; 9 halftone reprint plates. Covers a bit discolored; else fine. The B&B reprint of this notable sale, taken from a hand-priced copy. A truly memorable Chapman sale of United States..... More
Philadelphia: June 9, 1924. 8vo, original gilt-printed white paper covers. 23, (1) pages; 498 lots. Folded for mailing; address written on rear cover. Near fine. Adams 27. Important for early coppers and rather scarce. Ex Phil Carrigan Library. More
Philadelphia: April 16-17, 1897. 8vo, original gilt-printed white paper covers. 56 pages; 1261 lots. Hand-priced in pencil. Very good. Adams 51. Adams A–: “3 RRR gold patterns. Gold proof sets. Proof 1840 $1. MS chain 1¢ (3). Discovery S-53. XF 1799 1¢. MS 1823 1¢. Proof 1820 1¢.” The M.A...... More
London: October 13, 1964. 8vo, original printed card covers. 28, (2), (2) pages; 177 lots; 4 fine plates. Original printed prices realized list, with buyers’ names, laid in. Fine. A very scarce catalogue, offering a group of exceptional 1794 United States large cents and 1794–1795 silver coins (including two mint..... More
Washington: Smithsonian, 1970. 4to, original embossed russet cloth printed in black. iv, (4), 107, (1); 101, (1); 67, (1) pages; illustrated throughout. Near fine. The special hardbound collected edition of three important publications: 1) History of the National Numismatic Collections, 2) Numismatics--An Ancient Science and 3) Italian Coin Engravers Since..... More
New York: American Numismatic Society, 1947. 4to, original black and blue cloth, gilt. vi, 74 pages; title printed in red and black; 4 fine photographic plates. Fine. The last of the classic pre-Sheldon works on large cents. Clain-Stefanelli 12274. More
New York: 1971 reprint. 8vo, original blue cloth, lettered in silver. (6), xv, (1), 59, (31) pages; frontispiece; 31 plates. Fine. A notable work. Volume 38 in the De Capo Press Series ìArchitecture and Decorative Art.î. More
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Corral, 1961. 4to, original green cloth, gilt; jacket. 267, (1) pages [Clifford’s article comprises pages 217–265]; well illustrated. Minor wear and signs of previous ownership. Very good or better. The first appearance in print of Clifford’s substantial article on pioneer gold. The various Brand Books (see..... More
Palm Harbor: 2007. Fourth edition. 4to, original pictorial boards. 237, (1) pages; numerous illustrations. Inscribed by the author. Fine. More
Washington, D.C. Oct. 28-29, 1969. 8vo, original printed card covers. (2), 50 pages; 1409 lots. Original prices realized list laid in. Fine. A significant sale of this material, from an era when few were collecting early American paper money. Highlights included New Hampshire 7 shillings notes of Dec. 25, 1734..... More
Dated January 25 and February 15, 1875. Both cards entirely handwritten in black ink on the blank verso of a pre-paid United States Post Card. Postmarked and canceled. Fine. Jeremiah Colburn was one of the few people willing to assume the responsibility for the publication of the American Journal of..... More
Atlanta: Whitman, 2009. 8vo, original processed leather; gilt. x, 289, (5); color illustrations. Signed by author on title page. Fine. Kolbe 247. The special leather-bound edition. More