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1. This is a public and mail bid sale. All lots will be
sold to the highest bidder. Bids will be treated as 11. A TEN (10) PERCENT BUYER'S FEE WILL
limits and lots will be purchased below the BE ADDED TO ALL LOTS.
maximums where competition permits. Bids must be
made in whole dollar amounts. Telephone bids are
accepted. Lots will be sold on the day indicated.
2. Seven- (7) % state sales tax will be added to the
cost of all lots delivered in Ohio.
3. Mail bid auction sales are not approval sales. No
lot may be returned without written permission, and
such permission must be requested within three (3) BOOK AND CATALOGUE CONDITIONS
days after receipt of lots. ALL FLOOR SALES
ARE FINAL. By submitting your bids you agree to As New: no wear or defects
the Terms of Sale herewith set forth. Very Fine (VF): minimal signs of use
4. Bidders unknown to us must supply acceptable Fine: a clean, desirable copy
credit references or a 25% deposit to assure entry of VG: some wear, no major defects
their bids. Deposits from unsuccessful bidders are Good: average and worn copy, complete
returned promptly. Reading copy: poor, but complete and usable
5. All postage, insurance, and shipping charges will Ex-libris: with usual library marks
be added to invoices. A $1.00 packing, materials,
and processing charge will be assessed for each lot. BOOK SIZES
There will be a minimum $2.50 charge for packing
and processing. No bidder will be charged more than Folio: 13 inches, 33cm
$10.00 for packing and processing except for large Quarto (4to): 12 in., 30cm
lots where the charge will be increased, but not to Octavo (8vo): 9 in., 23cm
exceed our costs. 12mo: 7-8 inches, 18-20cm
6. Terms of sale are strictly cash in United States 16mo: 6-7 inches, 15-18cm
funds. FOREIGN PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE 24mo: 5-6 inches, 13-15cm
IN US DOLLARS AND ALL CHECKS MUST 32mo: 4-5 inches, 10-13cm
BE DRAWN ON UNITED STATES BANKS.
Payment must be made immediately upon receipt of
invoice or, at our option, upon receipt of material. MYRON XENOS, NLG
Because we pay our consignors in no more than 45 PUBLISHER
days after the close of the sale, a late payment fee of OF THE MONEY TREE PUBLICATIONS
1.5% per month will be charged on all accounts ANA member since 1961, ANS, C4, CTCC, EAC,
remaining unpaid thirty (30) days after the closing JRCS, NBS, TAMS, MS NS, SSDC, NGC, MCA
date of the sale.
7. Lots to be mailed to addresses not in the United DAVID SKLOW, NLG
States or its Territories will be sent only at the risk of CATALOGUER AND EDITOR
the purchaser. When possible, insurance will be OF THE MONEY TREE PUBLIC A TIONS
obtained; it must be noted, however, that adequate ANA, ANS, EAC, AMS A, NBS, MSNS, CSNS,
insurance is often not available by surface mail. WRNC, TAMS, FUN, MCA
8. All books are as described. We acknowledge the
possibility of errors and typographical mistakes. Any DARYL XENOS
errors on our part will be cheerfully and promptly MANAGER
corrected. We cannot, however, be responsible for OF THE MONEY TREE PUBLIC A TIONS
your errors; PLEASE CHECK YOUR BID ANA, MSNS
SHEET CAREFULLY.
9. Title to all lots remains with The Money Tree SHERRY SKLOW
until paid for in full. We reserve the discretionary ASSISTANT MAN A GER
right to withhold the delivery of lots until full OF THE MONEY TREE PUBLIC A TIONS
payment has been received. We reserve the right to ANA, MSNS
reject any bid from any bidder, which we deem is not
made in good faith. We reserve the right to reject any
bid, which, in our opinion, is unacceptable.
10. A Prices Realized List will be mailed to bidders
and to those who purchase their catalogues.
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The Kenneth M. Lowe Numismatic Library
Public and Mail Bid Auction Sale 32
Public Sale Date & Time
Saturday, November 27th, 1999 at 1:30PM
Public Sale Location
Michigan State Numismatic Society Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Dearborn, Michigan
Lot Viewing
Lots may viewed by appointment at the offices of The Money Tree from Monday
November 1st until Monday November 22n . Viewing at the Convention will be Friday
November 26 from 10:00AM until 6:00PM and Saturday November 27th, from
th,
10:00AM until Noon.
Bidding Instructions
All mail & fax bids for the public portion of the sale must arrive in Rocky River no
later than Tuesday November 23rd. All mail; fax & telephone bids for the mail bid only
portion of the sale must arrive no later than Saturday, December 4th, at 6PM.
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THE KENNETH M. LOWE LIBRARY separated from the covers. Davis #429. Very Good.
(125.00)
8. Gilbert, Ebenezer. The United States Half
HALF CENTS, LARGE CENTS & COPPERS OF THE
Cents. From the First Year of Issue, in 1793,
UNITED STATES
to the Year When Discontinued, 1857. 1916.
1. Bowers & Ruddy Galleries. The Celebrated 43pp. 6 fine photographic plates. Original green
John W. Adams Collection. 1982. 134pp. 2 cloth, gilt. Covers show some shelf wear. The signature of
full color photographic plate. Cream grained cloth Norman Bryant appears on the front free fyleaf. Ex:
covers, gilt with a color photo of a 1794 cent affixed to Kolbe 12/2/1984 lot 110 Davis #428. Fine. (110.00)
the front cover. This is the signed special limited library 9. Gilbert, Ebenezer. The United States Half
edition #91 of 256. A fabulous fixed price list of 1794 Cents. From the First Year of Issue, in 1793,
large cents. Very Fine-H-h (150.00) to the Year When Discontinued, 1857. 1916.
2. Breen, Walter. Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia 43pp. 6 fine photographic plates. Spiral bound dark
of United States Half Cents 1793-1857. 1983. blue leatherette covers. This is the Seitz reissue circa
501pp. 11 color plates. 4t0. Red grained hardbound 1940's-1950’s. Inside blue card cover bears the stamp
covers. This was the long awaited work on half cents and property of The Hartford Numismatic Society. Davis
was worth the wait. New. (75.00) #428. Fine+. (75.00)
10. Hall, Thomas. M.D. A Descriptive List of the
3. Clapp, George H. & Newcomb, Howard R. The
Coppers Issued by Authority, for the State of
United States Cents of the Years 1795-1796-
Connecticut for the Year 1787. 1987. 58pp.
1797 & 1800. 1947. 74pp. 4 fine photographic
Burgundy ‘A leather with burgundy cloth, gilt. This is a
plates. Blue cloth covers with black cloth spine, lettering
deluxe limited edition, one of fifty copies of the 1892
in gilt on spine & front cover. The third work by Clapp &
original work. Davis #467. New. (100.00)
Newcomb on Large Cents. Excellent plates with tissue
11. Kessler, Alan. The Fugio Cents. 1976. 84pp.
liners. There is cellophane tape residue on the
pastedowns and free end papers, from a previously Red cloth, gilt. This work is the standard reference. The
attached book cover. The inkstamp of Hathaway & illustrations are nice halftone enlargements. To say this
Bowers appears on the front free end paper. A beautiful book is in high demand would be a gross understatement
copy with absolute minimal wear! Davis #241. Fine+-H-. of fact! In our last auction (June 26,h) a copy of this work
(175.00) received an astonishing 40 bids! New. (100.00)
4. Doughty, Francis Worcester. The Cents of the 12. Lange, David W. The Complete Guide to
United States. 1934. 115pp. The Holland Davis Lincoln Cents. 1996. 364pp. Limited deluxe gyeen
reprint. Original brown cloth, gilt. Davis #319. Fine+. 'A leather with marbled covers. Copy number 8 of 25
prepared at the author's request. Signed and date by the
(50.00)
author. A magnificent work on an underrated series.
5. Frossard, Edouard & Hays, W.W. Varieties of
Extremely well illustrated. New. (175.00)
United States Cents of the Year 1794. 1910.
13. Mehl, B. Max. The Celebrated Collection of
26pp. 4 fine photographic plates. Original brown
Large Cents Formed by Dr. Geo. French.
card covers, gilt. Small spine chips, much better than
usually offered examples. Davis #420. Fine. (125.00) 1929. 139pp. Original tan card covers. Nice copy only
slight shelf wear. Bottom corner of the front cover shows
6. Gilbert, Ebenezer & Elder, Thomas. The
signs of an old bend. In demand. Ex: The Money Tree sale
Varieties of the United States Cents of 1796.
#20 lot 525. Davis #681. Fine++. (95.00)
1909. 13pp. 2 collotype tinted plates. Original
14. Miller, Henry C. & Ryder, Hillyer. The State
brown card covers, gilt. Cover edges and spine show
some chipping as usually seen. Davis #429. Fine. Coinages of New England. 1920. 76pp. 7
(125.00) plates. Original tan paper covers. One of only 200
7. Gilbert, Ebenezer & Elder, Thomas. The copies published. This work was originally seen in vol. 53
Varieties of the United States Cents of 1796. of the American Numismatic Society, AJN. There are
three separate works forming this issue. The State
1909. 13pp. 2 collotype tinted plates. Original
Coinage of Connecticut, The Colonial Coins of Vermont
brown card covers, gilt. This copy may have been slightly
and The Copper Coins of Massachusetts. The covers have
trimmed at one time, but this does not affect the text or the
tape around the edges and spine, not affecting the text or
plates. Three addenda sheets are present adding 19
plates. The name stamp of Sid Levinson appears on the
varieties. There are several pencil annotations. Text is
inside rear cover. An 8 page addenda is laid in. Davis
#712. Very Good-Fine. (200.00)
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15. Newcomb, Howard Rounds. The United States 22. Sheldon, William H. Early American Cents
Cents of the Years 1801-1802-1803. 1925. 1949. 339pp. 51 plates. Tan cloth covers. The 7"
85pp. 5 fine tissue interleaved photographic point grading system, 8-point rarity scale, conditio i
census and basal value all owe their debut to this work,
plates. Original brown cloth, gilt. There is a faint remain
Davis #928. Fine+. (70.00)
of an early library catalogue number appearing in a
23. Sheldon, William H., Paschal, Dorothy I. d
small area of the upper left front cover, the removal of the
marking resulted in a lightening of the area. The covers Breen, Walter. Penny Whimsy. 1965. 340pp;
show slight rubbing at the spine ends but are otherwise 51 plates. Tan cloth covers. A revision of Earl.
bright and clean. A most important work and only 100 American Cents. Davis #929. Fine++. (70.00)
copies were produced. Ex: The Money Tree sale #13 lot
24. Venn, Theodore. Large U.S. Cents. A
513. Davis #745. Fine. (400.00)
Monograph on the Big Copper “Pennies’”
16. Newcomb, Howard Rounds. United States 1915. 31pp. Original gray card covers. Just a trace o<
Copper Cents 1816-1857. 1944. 1st edition. an old staining at the spine, not affecting the text or the
284pp. 11 plates. Original burgundy cloth covers, gilt. covers. Rare to see this work in this nice condition! Davis
The single page addenda is tipped in and the bookplate of #1093. Fine+. (150,00)
Richard G Helman, M.D. appears on the inside front
cover. Covers bumped and some slight spine edge wear.
THE SILVER COINAGE OF THE UNITED STATES
__Dayis#747. Very Good++. (110.00)_ “NICKELS TO DOLLARS”
17. Newcomb, Howard Rounds. United States
Copper Cents 1816-1857. 1944. 1st edition. 25. Ahwash, Kamal M. Encyclopedia of United
284pp. 11 plates. Original full red morocco leather States Liberty Seated Dimes. 1977. 411pp.
Blue padded grained cloth, lettered in silver. Deluxe
covers, gilt. This is the thick paper variety, one of only 75
edition #44 of 100 issued. Signed by the author. This is
copies. There is a small stain on the bottom of several
page edges that does not appear on the pages. The leather the standard reference for the series. Fine. (100.00)
covers show only slight wear at the spine edges and 26. Beistle, M.L. A Register of Half Dollar Die
corners. A truly beautiful book! Davis #747. Fine++. Varieties and Sub-Varieties. 1929. 261pp. 7
(300.00)
plates. Original dark green cloth, gilt. This was the first
18. Noyes, William C. United States Large Cents work of substance concerning this denomination. An
especially nice copy! Ex: The Money Tree sale #28 lot
1793-1814. 1991. Green cloth, gilt. A wonderfully
114. Davis #78. Very Fine. (65.00)
written and illustrated work. A major step forward in the
27. Beistle, M.L. A Register of Half Dollar Die
field of Large Cents. Very Fine. (50.00)
Varieties and Sub-Varieties. 1964. 261pp. 7
19. Noyes, William C. United States Large Cents
plates. Dark green cloth, gilt. This is the 1964 Bebee
1816-1839. 1991. Burgundy cloth, gilt. The continuing
Reprint. Ex: The Money Tree sale #23 lot 700. Davis #78.
work on this great American Coin series. Very Fine.
Fine+. (35.00)
(50.00)_'
28. Bolender, Milferd Henry. The United States
20. Numismatic Gallery (A. Kosoff). The
Early Silver Dollars From 1794 to 1803. 1950.
Outstanding Collection of United States
75pp. 9 collotype plates. Original blue cloth, gilt.
Large Cents, Formed by Mr. Oscar J. Pearl.
Signed by the author. The first edition. Several letters,
1944. 24pp. 16 plates. Orange buckram, gilt. This is photographs, supplements and errata slips laid in. This is
the edition that Frank Katen created from a hoard of the nicest example of this work the cataloguer has ever
softbound editions he purchased from Sol Kaplan. This seen. Ex: Charles Davis sale March 1997 lot 287. Davis
copy is inscribed "Best wishes to Ken Lowe and for nice #107. Very Fine-H-+++. (100.00)
letter to be fded under Bouquets. Sept. 17, 1984. Signed:
Frank J. Katen, Laurese Byrd Katen, Larry K. Pusey. 29. Browning, A.W. The Early Quarters of the
Davis #805. Very Fine. (100.00) United States. 1950. 36pp. 8 fine linen-backed
21. Raymond, Wayte. The United States Copper photographic plates’ linen backed. Original
Coins. 1931. 21pp. Green cloth, gilt. An illustrated crimson cloth, gilt. This is the 1950 John Ford reissue. It
was published with original unbound text and plates
catalogue of all the types and principal varieties of
created from the original glass negatives. The issue was
Copper Cents & Half Cents. This bound edition is seldom
20-30 copies of which at least 5 were deluxe leather
encountered at auction. Fine. (50.00)
bound. A quality work, in demand. Davis #149. Very
Fine+. (250.00)
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30. Browning, A.W. & Breen, Walter. The Early 37. Newlin, Harold P. A Classification of the
Quarters of the United States. 1992. 165pp. 8
Early Half-Dimes of the United States. With
fine mounted photographic plates. Deluxe full a Few Remarks on Their Types, Varieties,
brown leather edition copy number 13 of 25. Beautifully
Rarity, Etc., Etc. 1883. 1st edition-Is' issue.
leather bound with raised spine hubs and ornate gilt
24pp. 2 fine heliotype plates with tissue guard.
work. This deluxe version was the work of George F.
Original maroon cloth, gilt, triple blind fillets on both
Kolbe (The "King” of Numismatic Literature). This
covers, beveled edges, chocolate brown end pages. The
limited edition was distributed by Kolbe @ $525.00! The
bottom corners have been bumped and the front end
original receipt of purchase to Kenneth M. Lowe is
paper has a small chip. The front cover shows an old
enclosed. New. (525.00)
smudge of about ‘A inch diameter. Only 40 copies were
31. Cline, J.H. Standing Liberty Quarters. 1997. issued with plates of an edition of 100. A truly rare gem of
3rd edition. Deluxe limited edition copy number American Numismatic Literature and seldom offered for
33 of 100. Blue leatherette covers, gilt. This deluxe sale! Ex: Kolbe sale Oct 12, 1996 lot 146. Davis #771.
Fine. (750.00)
edition has the inscription: For Ken Lowe Published
January 1997 Very Limited Issue Only One Hundred
38. Overton, Al. Early Half Dollar Die Varieties
Serially Numbered, This is Number-thirty-three of One
Hundred. Best Wishes J.H. Cline 4/14/97. New. (75.00) 1794-1836. 1967. 1st edition. 349pp. Maroon
cloth, gilt. Replaced Beistle as the standard reference.
32. Karoleff, Bradley S. Bust Half Dollar
Inscribed: Best Regards to Peter Boyko, Signed Al. C.
Bibliomania. 1996. 96pp. Brown 'A leather with
Overton. Davis #819. Fine+. (50.00)
brown cloth covers, gilt. This is the deluxe limited edition.
39. Overton, Al. Early Half Dollar Die Varieties
An annotated guide to the literature pertaining to the
capped bust half dollar series. New. (100.00) 1794-1836. 1970. Revised edition second
33. Davis, David J., Logan, Russell J., Lovefoy, printing. 274pp. Green cloth, gilt. Davis #819. Fine+.
(50.00)
Allen F., McCloskey, John W. & Subjack,
William L. Early United States Dimes 1796- 40. Overton, Al. Early Half Dollar Die Varieties
1837. 1984. 279pp. Deluxe edition, blue cloth covers 1794-1836. 1990. 3rd edition 1st printing. 676pp.
with silver lettering. Limited to 100 autographed copies of Black grained hardbound covers, gilt. The special
which this is No. 58. A well-written and illustrated work, numbered edition copy 76 of 100 issued. A much enlarged
long needed. Very Fine-h (100.00) and improved edition with very good illustrations. The
inside front cover has the following inscription: Kean,
34. Fey, Michael S. & Oxman, Jeff. The Top 100
Best wishes and good hunting Don Parsley. This edition
Morgan Dollar Varieties: The Vam Keys.
was both edited and published by Don Parsley. Davis
1997. 137pp. Full burgundy leather with raised spine #819. New. (100.00)
bands. Number 8 of only 100 copies published. The
41. Raymond, Wayte. The Stickney 1804 Dollar.
covers and spine are richly embossed with 22-karat gold
1931. 12pp. Original oversize cream card covers with
foil. The book is printed on acid free paper 8/2 by 11
olive cord tied at the spine as issued. Ex: Kolbe sale #66
inches. Page ends are gilt in gold with gold flecked end
pages in both front and back of the work. The binding is lot 957. Davis #862. Very Fine. (50.00)
stitched with a red and white headband, and contains a 42. Valentine, Daniel W. The United States Half
stitched in ribbon bookmarker. New. (100.00) Dimes. 1975. Quarterman reprint. 273pp. Light
35. Lange, David W. The Complete Guide to green cloth with black lettering. Davis #1087. Very Fine.
Mercury Dimes. 1993. 180pp. Red A leather with (50.00)
marbled covers, raised spine hubs and ornate gilt. This is 43. Van Allen, Leroy. Morgan and Peace Dollar
the limited numbered edition copy 19 of 25. Excellently Varieties. 1965. 183pp. Red cloth, gilt. Autographed
written and illustrated. New. (150.00) by the author. Davis #1088. Fine+. (45.00)
36. Miller, Wayne. An Analysis of Morgan and
44. Wiley, Randy & Bugert, Bill. The Complete
Peace Dollars. 1976. 204pp. Black grained
Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars. 1993.
hardbound covers, gilt. The standard work of the time.
234pp. Tan cloth, gilt. Well written and detailed in
Good illustrations. Fine++. (50.00)
content with good illustrations. New. (60.00)
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45. Willem, John. The United States Trade Dollar.
52. Belden, Bauman. Medals and Publications oft
1959. 194pp. Original blue cloth with silver lettering. the American Numismatic Society. 1915.
Number 224 of 500 signed by the author. Americas only
81pp. Original tan card covers with some spine chipping-
unwanted & unhonored coin. Davis #1131 Very Fine
and a tear at the back cover. The Katen Numismatic-
(50.00)
library stamp appears on the title page. Very well'
illustrated and includes an historical sketch. Davis #81.
COLONIALS, TOKENS, MEDALS AND EXONUMIA Very Good. (50.00)_
OF THE UNITED STATES, ENGLAND, CANADA AND
53. Belden, Bauman. Indian Peace Medals. Issued
THE WORLD
in the United States. 1927. 45pp. 22 fine plates.
Original tan card covers with some spine chips (minor).
46. Adams, Edgar H. United States Store Cards. This number 333 of 350 copies published. Very detailed
1920. 75pp. 8vo. Green cloth, gilt. This is the special descriptive work. The standard reference for the subject.
hardbound interleaved edition. Subtitled: A list of Ex: Kolbe July 9th, 1994 lot 24. Davis #83. Fine
Merchants' Advertising Checks, Restaurant Checks, and (125.00)_
Kindred Pieces Issued from 1789 up to Recent Years,
54. Brenner, Victor D. Catalogue of Medals and
Including Many of the Tokens Which Passed as Money
Plaques. 1907. 33pp. 12mo. Oversize cream card
and Known as Hard Times Tokens. Scarce this nice.
covers. Small pieces of tape at spine and covers. A
Davis #7. Fine+. (100.00)
catalogue of medals & plaques exhibited at The Grolier
47. Adams, Edgar H. & Woodin, William H. United
Club March 7 to March 23 1907. The bookplate of Frank
States Pattern, Trial and Experimental & Laurese Katen appears on the front inside cover. Not
Pieces. 1913. 196pp. Original blue cloth, gilt. listed in Davis. Fine. (45.00)
Published by the American Numismatic Society. This is
the original, NOT a reprint! Davis #10. Fine++. (75.00) THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMPORTANT AND RARE
48. Albert, Alphaeus H. Political Campaign and PIECE OF NUMISMATIC HISTORY CONCERNING
Commemorative Buttons. 1966. 76pp. Blue AMERICAN TOKENS
cloth, gilt. Well illustrated and informative. The bookplate
of Fred J. Rumplik appears on the inside front cover. Not
55. Bushnell, Charles I. An Historical Account of
seen for often! Signed by author on title page. Ex: Katen
sale #77. Fine++. (70.00) The First Three Business Tokens Issued in
the City of New York. 1859. 18pp. 1 plate.
49. Albert, Alphaeus H. Record of American
Uniform and Historical Buttons. 1969. 448pp. Original printed pink paper covers. The plate is printed in
bronze ink The covers are dusty with a trace of chipping
8VO. Blue cloth, gilt. Very well illustrated. A wealth of
at the corners. Eight leaves at the center show
information on a most interesting subject! A definitive
characteristics of old waterstaining, but have no
listing. The bookplate of Frank & Laurese Katen appears
appearance of having been damp. (?) This could be aging
on the inside front cover. Ex: Katen sale #77 lot 860.
of the paper (as it was referred to in an earlier
Fine. (70.00) cataloging). On the front cover the following inscription
50. Albert, Alphaeus H. Washington Historical appears: William Gowans, Esq. with the Compliments of
Buttons. 1949. 82pp. Blue cloth, gilt. Some foxing on the Author. On the back of the fronds plate is the
signature of John F. Jones, in pencil. Mr. Jones was
the pastedowns. An historical accounting of Washington
Charter member #9 (changed to #6 in 1899) of the ANA.
Inaugural Buttons and other Buttons Bearing the Portrait
Ex: The Money Tree sale #26 lot 479. Davis #163. Fine.
of Washington or Alluding to Him and His
(125.00) _
Administration. Ex: Katen sale #77. Davis #19. A scarce
work. Very Good-H-+. (100.00) 56. Chamberlain, Georgia Stamm. American
51. American Numismatic Society [Baldwin,
Medals and Medalists. 1963. 146pp. 26 fine
Agnes]. Catalogue of the International
plates. 4t0. Blue cloth, gilt. Published and autographed
Exhibition of Contemporary Medals, The
by the author's husband after her death in 1961. Limited
American Numismatic Society, March, 1910, edition of only 300 copies. Contains important articles by
New and Revised. 1911. 412pp. 4to. Later Chamberlain originally printed in various periodicals.
Excellent plates. A scarce work, seldom offered. Ex: The
leather, green cloth, gilt. Spine has 5 raised hubs.
Money Tree sale #8 lot 230. Davis #177. Very Fine-H-+.
Original tan card covers bound in. The leather and cloth
(100.00)
shows signs of wear at the edges. A mammoth work! Fine.
(100.00)
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57. Clain-Stefanelli, Vladimir and Elvira. Medals 63. Davis, W.J. The Token Coinage of
Commemorating Battles of the American Warwickshire. With Descriptive and
Revolution. 1973. 44pp. Brown leatherette covers, Historical Notes. 1895. 132pp. 24 fine plates.
gilt. Inscribed: To Frank and Laurese Katen with Original Dark tan leatherette gilt. The covers show some
friendship Elvira Clain-Stefanelli. The bookplate of Frank light darkening from age. Top page edges gilt. This
& Laurese Katen appears on the front inside cover. Very rarely seen original edition is printed on thick paper and
Fine. (50.00) is a very descriptive accounting of 1299 tokens Its
contains valuable indexes and the plate are exquisite. The
58. Collins, Jack. Washingtonia. Fixed Price List
inscription on the title page reads: Mr. John Inglis With
featuring Selections from the Collection from
the Authors Compliments. New Year 1897. Fine+.
the Estate of F.C.C. Boyd (formerly the (100.00)
property of John J. Ford Jr.). 1991. 50pp. 36
64. Davisson, Allan. Token Catalog and
plates. Full white padded leather covers, gilt. The front Handbook. 1991. 95pp. 12 plates. Burgundy cloth
cover shows an inset portrait of Washington. Beautiful
covers, gilt. This is one of 126 bound copies. The bound
plates and detailed descriptions. This is the deluxe
copies were numbered 1 to 100 and hand lettered A to Z,
limited edition. Inscribed: To Ken Lowe Warmest
this is copy LETTERED “L”. Covers 18lh century tokens.
Regards, signed Jack Collins. New. (75.00) Signed by the author. Very Fine-H-. (50.00)
59. Courteau, Eugene G. M.D. The Canadian
65. Fuld, George and Melvin. Patriotic Civil War
Bouquet-Sous. 1908. 20pp. 4 plates. Cream paper Tokens. 1982. 359pp. Red cloth, gilt. This is the
covers with some very light rubbing. Well written, with
fourth revised edition. Well illustrated. Very Fine++.
detailed descriptions. An elusive monogi-aph seldom
(50.00)
offered. The bookplate of Frank & Laurese Katen appears
66. Fuld, George and Melvin. U.S. Civil War Store
on the inside front cover. Ex: Katen sale #77 lot 901.
Fine. (70.00) Cards. 1972. 1st edition. 615pp. 4to. Brown
60. Courteau, Eugene G. M.D. The St. George leatherette covers, gilt. Shows some minor spine. The
definitive work. A massive volume, with great
Copper Tokens of The Bank of Upper
illustrations. Very Good++. (65.00)
Canada. 1934. 32pp. Cream card covers. Another
67. Guttag Bros. Hard Times Tokens. 1924. 34pp.
detailed work by Courteau. Fine+. (60.00)_
4tO. Original brown moire cloth with printed card covers
61. Crosby, Sylvester Sage. Early Coins of mounted on front & rear. First page loose. Tipped in at
America: And the Laws Governing Their rear are two small 24mo Hard Times Token price lists by
Issue. 1875. 381pp. 10 Heliotype plates. Original Hewitt. Some wear and discoloration on covers. Davis
#461. Very Good. (100.00)
brown Vi morocco, gilt spine. Hinges strong, leather on
covers and spine shows signs of wear and rubbing. The
write-ups from two auction appearances of this work are 68. Hetrich, George & Guttag, Julius. Civil War
attached to the front pastedown. All plates have the tissue Tokens and Tradesmen’s Cards. 1924. 289pp.
overlay that was issued. There is some very light foxing
16 plates. Original flexible blue cloth, gilt. Errata slip
on a few pages. I quote Charles Davis, “The masterpiece
tipped in. This is the interleaved edition. The standard
of nineteenth century numismatic literature and still
reference until Fuld! On the front pastedown appears the
required in all but the slab collector’s library". Davis
bookplate of A.C. Hutchinson. Also on the front free
#291. Very Good++. (550.00)
flyleaf the stamp of A.C. Hutchinson: private libraiy No.
2389. Mr. Albert C. Hutchinson was member #1725 of the
American Numismatic Association joining in November
62. Dalton, R. & Hamer, S.H. The Provincial
1913. He became a life member in Februaty 1926 with
Token-Coinage of the 18th Century. 1990. life member #22. He was a board member 1925-1926; he
564pp. 6 plates. This is the special deluxe brown ‘A died in October 1963 after receiving his gold medal for
50 years of membership earlier that year. Edges of covers
leather gold embossed title. The edition is limited to 26
copies all lettered, this is copy “L ", The 6 color plates show slight wear and rubbing. Very Good++. (100.00)
are mounted and included in a separate case. The book 69. Hibler, Harold E. & Happen, Charles V. So-
and plate case is than housed in a deluxe slipcase. Called Dollars. 1963. 156pp. 4to. Yellow cloth
Published originally in 1910-1912, this work remains the
covers. The standard reference for the series. Excellent
definitive work on British Tokens of the late 1700s. This is
illustrations. Also included are the 1978 Johnson &
truly a magnificent work. Davis #296. New. (500.00)
Jensen price supplement and two issues of Money Talks
by Superior concerning So-Called Dollars (1976 &
1978). Very Fine+ HI. (75.00)
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70. Jamieson, Melvill Allan. Medals Awarded to
78. Morris, Henry. Trade Tokens of The British
North American Indian Chiefs 1714-1922
and American Booksellers & Bookmakers:
and to Loyal African and other Chiefs in
With Specimens of Eleven Original Tokens
Various Territories Within the British
Struck Especially for this Book. 1989. 83pp.
Empire. 1936. 122pp. Original printed green card 10 plates. Blue morocco ‘A leather bound, with leather
covers, with fading at edges and spine. Well illustrated
spine label. Eleven different 1 1/8” copper tokens are
and seldom offered for sale. Davis #539. Fine+.
contained in a heavy die-cut board folder. The book and
(100.00)
the folder are enclosed in a nice slipcase. This is copy
71. Julian, R. W. & Keusch, Ernest E. Medals of the number 160 of 300. The Bird & Bull Press and ten
United States Assay Commission. 1989. 91pp. additional participants produced this work. George
Frederick Kolbe was one of the participants and his
4to. Red cloth covers, gilt. Mr. Julians' name is spelled
famous token (Used in the deluxe catalogue of the John
incorrectly on the covers (Julien). This is the deluxe
Adams Libraiy) is one of the eleven present. This work is
bound edition of the Tams Journal supplement 29:5(2)
great historical value and interest! New. (250.00)
October 1989. Original card covers bound in. Inscription
reads: To Mark Auerbach with best wishes. Signed Ernest 79. Prucha, Francis Paul. Indian Peace Medals in
Keusch. Ex: Davis sale #24 lot 619. Very Fine. (60.00) American History. 1971. 186pp. Brown cloth
72. Julian, R.W. Medals of the United States Mint covers, gilt. University of Nebraska edition. A full
The First Century 1792-1892. 1977. 424pp. historical accounting of Indian Peace Medals with
descriptive cataloging. Ex: The Money Tree sale #15 lot
4t0. Tan cloth covers, gilt spine. The standard reference
456. Davis #850. Very Fine. (65.00)
and well illustrated. A magnificent work! Very Fine.
80. Pessolano-Filos, Francis. The Assay Medals
(50.00)___~
and The Assay Commissions 1841-1977.
73. Longman, W. Tokens of the Eighteenth
1983. 319pp. Brown leatherette covers, gilt. Limited
Century Connected with Booksellers &
edition number 100 of 300 copies, and signed by the
Bookmakers. 1916. 90pp. 3 plates. Original blue
author. Contains descriptions and in most cases
cloth, gilt. Cover corners bumped some foxing on the
photographs of all the medals struck from 1860-1977,
reverse of plate #1 (Plate not affected) and old evidence also an index of the commissioners. Fine-H-+. (75.00)
of staining on the last seven pages (not affecting the text).
81. Raymond, Wayte. The Coins and Tokens of
A seldom seen work. Well illustrated. Very Good.
(75.00)_' Canada. 1937. 21pp. 8vo. Burgundy cloth covers,
gilt. Cover is a little spotted at the edges. This is the
74. MacNeil, Neil. The President’s Medal 1789-
scarce hardbound interleaved edition. Interleaves are
1977. 1977. 160pp. 4tO. Blue cloth spine with gray graph paper. Ex: Charles Davis sale #22 lot 612. Very
hardbound covers. 118 illustrations in black & white; 4 Good Ml. (60.00)
pages of color. A great historical history of inaugural
82. Sandham, Alfred. Coins, Tokens and Medals
medals. Very Fine. (35.00)
of the Dominion of Canada. 1869. 72pp. 8
75. Mayhew, Aubrey. The World’s Tribute to
plates of line drawings. Original blue cloth covers.
John F. Kennedy in Medallic Art. 1966.
Ex: Charles Davis sale #25 lot 412. Fine. (75.00)
197pp. 4t0. Blue cloth covers, gilt. Number "25” of a
83. Satterlee, Alfred H. An Arrangement of
limited edition of 500 autographed copies. The bookplate
Medals and Tokens, Struck in Honor of the
of Fred J. Rumplik appears on the front pastedown.
Presidents of the United States. 1862. 84pp.
Descriptions include type, quantity and original cost (If
known). Fine+. (50.00) Contemporary black A leather with burgundy cloth.
Original paper covers bound in. The standard reference
76. McLachlan, Robert Wallace. The Canadian
on political medals for many years. Fine. (100.00)
Card Money. 1911. 33pp. Original gray card
84. Stainsfield, C.W. The Tradesmen’s Tokens of
covers with some fading and soiling. Scarce work.
the Australasian Colonies. 1888. 78pp. Original
Contains fold out table and one page of illustrations.
Very Good. (50.00) blue cloth covers, gilt. Illustrated with woodcuts. The
work is arranged in alphabetical order by towns. Obverse
77. McLachlan, Robert Wallace. Canadian
and reverse descriptions. Front and rear pastedowns have
Communion Tokens. 1891. 62pp. 8vo. Thick the small label from A.H. Baldwin & Sons, LTD. Also the
card covers with red cloth spine. Descriptions of more address label of Harold Sullivan is present on the front
than 200 Communion Tokens. Very scarce and seldom pastedown. Hinges are split somewhat and weak. A
offered! Very Good. (75.00) scarce work. Ex: Kolbe sale #58 lot 421 Very Good.
(75.00)
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