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Hawkins, Edward. Medallic Illustrations Illustrating the History of Great Britain and Ireland. (London/Lawrence, MA, 1978 reprint of the 1887 original text and 1979 reprint of the 1911 plates). In three volumes (Volume I – 724 pages with drawings throughout; Volume II – 866 pages with drawings throughout). The plate volume is 63 pages of text with 183 plates of medals illustrated and described). Hardbound. Hawkins encyclopedic work, covering the related-medallic issues from William I to George II. The volume of plates, edited by H.A,. Grueber, is cross-referenced to the two volumes of text and illustrated with examples from the collection of the British Museum. Very Fine condition overall, minor shelf wear on Volume II.

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