Watch List notes:

Hobson, Burton, Historic Gold Coins of the World, Bantam Doubleday Dell publishers, New York, 1971, First edition, 192 pages, hardcover with torn dust jacket. This beautifully illustrated book shows the history of gold coins. The coins are selected for both their historic importance and for their artistic merit. The book is successful both as a work of history and as an art exhibit. The selection of coins is exceptional. The photography shows excellent detail. The text gives interesting background on the use of gold coins in the periods covered, ex The Skanda Collection Library.

Estimate: 20-40 USD