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RUSSIAN NUMISMATIC REFERENCES AND SALE CATALOGS Russian Numismatic References and Sale Catalogs. de Mechel, Chretien. OEUVRE DU CHEVALIER HEDLINGER OU RECUEIL DES MEDAILLES DE CE CELEBRE ARTISTE, gravées en taille douce, accompagnées d'une explication historique et critique, et précédées de la vie de l'Auteur. Basle, chez auteur impr. De Schweighauser, 1776-1778. Folio, engraved title-page and dedication to Gustav III of Sweden, 40 engraved numismatic plates (some with early ink annotations, likely by the Earl of Derby), pp.xxxiv, [2], 64; engraved headpiece, woodcut tail-pieces and ornaments. 19th Century half brown morocco by Hatchard & Co., gilt supralibros on upper cover of the Earl of Derby, gilt-lettered direct on blindstamped spine. With armorial bookplate of the Earl of Derby, possibly the 14th Earl (1799-1869) or the 15th Earl (1826-1893), both noted politicians. Some scuffing and wear, but generally a fine and desirable, sound copy

Estimate: $2500