Classic Work on the Coins of Lorraine
Saulcy, F. de. RECHERCHES SUR LES MONNAIES DES DUCS HÉRÉDITAIRES DE LORRAINE. Metz, S. Lamort, 1841. Tall 4to, contemporary or slightly later green half morocco with mottled sides; spine with five raised bands, lettered and decorated in gilt; marbled endpapers. x, (2), 247 pages; 36 lithographic plates; 3 page Note Supplémentaire. Binding a little rubbed, but still attractive; contents a little foxed. Housed in a later slipcase. Very good. The classic, still indispensable work on the coins of Lorraine. Rare: only the second copy we have handled since 1988. Clain-Stefanelli 8972. Engel & Serrure 5784.