Annali del Instituto Italiano di Numismatica: Volume 18/19, 20, Rome, 1972-73, softcovers. Selection of articles on numismatics including one by Paul Balog, The Fatimid Glass Jeton, Parts 1 and 2. The description of 435 glass jetons from the Fatimid dynasty in Egypt. The catalogue follows an introductory section explaining the history of study of these glass pieces, a discussion of their probably use in Fatimid society, and an explanation as to why they are so abundant. Many of the pieces are photographed in several high quality plates, set of two books, ex James Farr Collection Library.
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