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Reprint of Frossard's Numisma
Frossard, Ed. [editor]. NUMISMA. Minneapolis: Ramm Communications, 1983 reprint [distributed by the Money Tree]. Small 4to, original green textured cloth, gilt. 500 pages; occasional illustrations. Fine. Copy No. 39 of only 71 copies bound in this manner, without the gutter holes required for the comb-bound edition. John W. Adams page 68: "Frossard opened his own business in 1877 and initiated his own periodical, Numisma. This latter, undoubtedly the most lively publication of its kind, provides us with an intimate glimpse into the hobby as it and its personalities then existed." A good reprint of this rare publication, originally issued from 1877 to 1891 by one of America's most colorful and outspoken early coin dealers. Ex Jim Neiswinter Library.
(Estimate: $150)
Frossard, Ed. [editor]. NUMISMA. Minneapolis: Ramm Communications, 1983 reprint [distributed by the Money Tree]. Small 4to, original green textured cloth, gilt. 500 pages; occasional illustrations. Fine. Copy No. 39 of only 71 copies bound in this manner, without the gutter holes required for the comb-bound edition. John W. Adams page 68: "Frossard opened his own business in 1877 and initiated his own periodical, Numisma. This latter, undoubtedly the most lively publication of its kind, provides us with an intimate glimpse into the hobby as it and its personalities then existed." A good reprint of this rare publication, originally issued from 1877 to 1891 by one of America's most colorful and outspoken early coin dealers. Ex Jim Neiswinter Library.
(Estimate: $150)