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Ramsden, H. A., Chinese Numismatics, LOT of original printings of booklets by H. A. Ramsden., including 1) Manuals of Far Eastern Numismatics No. 2: Chinese Early Barter and Uninscribed Money, Jun Kobayagawa Co., Yokohama, 1912, a short, but important, booklet covering early coinage of China that is not treated in most other references. It includes domestic implements (Spade, Knife, Bell, Gridiron, Nutmeg Grater and Weight money), warlike weapons (Arrow Head, Halberd Head, Sword and Shield (or carapace) Money) and miscellaneous utensils (Ring or Disc, Lily Root, Bridge, Comb and Cicada or Wa Wa Money). The different types are illustrated and described. 2) Modern Chinese Copper Coins, Worchester, 1911, covering the dragon coinage of China. Good explanatory information. 3) Chinese Openwork Amulet Coins, Jun Kobayagawa Co., Yokohama, 1911, covers 203 different amulets in his own collection and describes and illustrates every type. Among the more common designs are the dragon, tiger, kilin, phoenix, fish, deer, fruit, flowers and foliage While the designs are often quaint the workmanship is good and the effect pleasing. 4) Manuals of Far Eastern numismatics, No. 1: Chinese Paper Money, Jun Kobayagawa Co., Yokohama, 1911, with wonderful plates and line drawings throughout covering Tang through Qing dynasty banknotes, lot of 4 booklets, ex. H. F. Bowker Numismatic Library. Howard Franklin Bowker (1889-1970) was a numismatist and philatelist, collecting and specializing in Chinese coins, stamps and banknotes. He created the first bibliography of Western language publications on East Asian numismatics.

Estimate: 50-60 USD