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Auction 160 22 May 2021
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Andrews, Frank D. AN ARRANGEMENT OF UNITED STATES COPPER CENTS, 1816–1857, FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF COLLECTORS. Second edition. Vineland, 1883. Oblong 12mo, later red cloth, gilt; original printed salmon paper covers bound in. 42 pages. Fine. Ex Matt Rothert, with his label. Frank Dewette Andrews (1847–1937) made the first attempt to comprehensively cover the later dates, and this second edition remained the standard work until superseded in 1944 by Newcomb. James Macallister thought highly of Andrews calling him "a keen student, with a remarkable memory" and he noted that "I am inclined to believe that he saw every Cent he listed." According to Sheldon, Andrews's "remarkably thorough little monograph" was the fruit of research spanning twenty years. In the preface, the author describes his work as "the result of careful observation" and opines "Perhaps it would not be advisable to spend time that could be better employed on a subject of so little practical importance: but as a recreation from tasks more severe; as a means of training the eye to observe minor differences and variations; and of assistance to the mind in times of mental depression, the Numismatist will find it of much value." Ex Kolbe Sale 38, lot 40. Ex Roger Persichilli Library.
Andrews, Frank D. AN ARRANGEMENT OF UNITED STATES COPPER CENTS, 1816–1857, FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF COLLECTORS. Second edition. Vineland, 1883. Oblong 12mo, later red cloth, gilt; original printed salmon paper covers bound in. 42 pages. Fine. Ex Matt Rothert, with his label. Frank Dewette Andrews (1847–1937) made the first attempt to comprehensively cover the later dates, and this second edition remained the standard work until superseded in 1944 by Newcomb. James Macallister thought highly of Andrews calling him "a keen student, with a remarkable memory" and he noted that "I am inclined to believe that he saw every Cent he listed." According to Sheldon, Andrews's "remarkably thorough little monograph" was the fruit of research spanning twenty years. In the preface, the author describes his work as "the result of careful observation" and opines "Perhaps it would not be advisable to spend time that could be better employed on a subject of so little practical importance: but as a recreation from tasks more severe; as a means of training the eye to observe minor differences and variations; and of assistance to the mind in times of mental depression, the Numismatist will find it of much value." Ex Kolbe Sale 38, lot 40. Ex Roger Persichilli Library.