Kolbe & Fanning
Auction 164 27 Aug 2022
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Chapman, Henry. CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN COLONIAL COINS FORMED BY GEORGE J. BASCOM, ESQ., NEW YORK CITY, AND THE COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES COINS OF WILLIAM F. BROWN, ESQ., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Philadelphia: Davis & Harvey, January 16, 1915. 8vo, original white cloth-backed gilt-printed boards. vi, 66, (4) pages; 751 lots; 4 fine photographic plates. Original printed prices realized list laid in. Very nearly fine. Adams 25, with plates. Rated A- overall: "Betts 383 [Tuesday Club medal] in pewter. Choice Mass. silver plus many rare colonials. Unique Birch 1¢. RRR Bechtlers. Proof 1852-58 $1." A remarkably nice copy of this rare plated catalogue, with a very rarely encountered prices realized list. American colonial coins and other early pieces are depicted on the first three plates; Plate III also illustrates several pioneer gold pieces and early United States silver coins; choice early silver dollars and large cents are depicted on the final plate. A notable sale for early American coins and medals. Clain-Stefanelli 12484. Davis 205. Ex Stack Family Library (Kolbe Sale 111), lot 35 at an amazing $9500 hammer; ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $3000)
Chapman, Henry. CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN COLONIAL COINS FORMED BY GEORGE J. BASCOM, ESQ., NEW YORK CITY, AND THE COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES COINS OF WILLIAM F. BROWN, ESQ., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Philadelphia: Davis & Harvey, January 16, 1915. 8vo, original white cloth-backed gilt-printed boards. vi, 66, (4) pages; 751 lots; 4 fine photographic plates. Original printed prices realized list laid in. Very nearly fine. Adams 25, with plates. Rated A- overall: "Betts 383 [Tuesday Club medal] in pewter. Choice Mass. silver plus many rare colonials. Unique Birch 1¢. RRR Bechtlers. Proof 1852-58 $1." A remarkably nice copy of this rare plated catalogue, with a very rarely encountered prices realized list. American colonial coins and other early pieces are depicted on the first three plates; Plate III also illustrates several pioneer gold pieces and early United States silver coins; choice early silver dollars and large cents are depicted on the final plate. A notable sale for early American coins and medals. Clain-Stefanelli 12484. Davis 205. Ex Stack Family Library (Kolbe Sale 111), lot 35 at an amazing $9500 hammer; ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $3000)