Bound Ciani Catalogues
Ciani, L. MONNAIES ANTIQUES GRECQUES, ROMAINES ET BYZANTINES. MONNAIES FRANÇAISES, MONNAIES FÉODALES ET ÉTRANGÈRES. MÉDAILLES PROVENANT DES COLLECTIONS DE DIVERS AMATEURS. Paris, 3–6 juin 1935. (2), 96, (2) pages; 1598 lots; 26 fine plates, some folding; estimates list. [with] Ciani, P., & J. Vinchon et Cie. COLLECTION DE MONNAIES EN OR ET EN ARGENT. Paris, 6–7 mai 1955. (64) pages; 548 lots; 16 fine plates; estimates list. Two volumes. Small 4to, later matching dark blue cloth and mottled boards; spines lettered in gilt. Near fine. The first sale was conducted by Louis Ciani's brother Pio, who continued the firm under his brother's name after Louis's death in 1929. The folding plates depict Italian cast coinage. Spring 118 [also listed under "Most important sales of aes grave"]. The second was held by Pio with the Vinchon firm and features the Caizergues de Pradines collection. Spring 122.