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Attractively Bound 1859 Bogert Sale, with Addenda
Sage, Augustus B. CATALOGUE OF THE EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE CABINET OF COINS AND MEDALS, THE PROPERTY OF HENRY BOGERT, ESQ. New York: Bangs, February 28-March 5, 1859. (2), 93, (1) pages; 1653 lots. [bound with] Sage, Augustus B. COINS AND MEDALS. ADDENDA TO THE CATALOGUE OF COINS, MEDALS, &C. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, COMMENCING FEB'Y 28TH, 1859, AT 5 O'CLOCK, P.M. New York: Bangs, March 7, 1859. 11, (1) pages; 332 lots (as listed in 331). Two catalogues, bound in one volume. 8vo, later maroon half calf with marbled sides; spine ruled, lettered and decorated in gilt; original printed paper covers of main catalogue bound in [addenda self-covered, as issued]. Fine. Adams 2 in his listing of Bangs catalogues. Sage's most significant catalogue, and one of the most important U.S. sales of the 1850s. The sale contained important pieces and brought $2,198.47, a record at the time. The addenda is scarce. Q. David Bowers has written a wonderful book about Sage and the birth of the coin hobby in the United States, which is well worth reading. Attinelli 13-14. Davis 894. Ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $200)
Sage, Augustus B. CATALOGUE OF THE EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE CABINET OF COINS AND MEDALS, THE PROPERTY OF HENRY BOGERT, ESQ. New York: Bangs, February 28-March 5, 1859. (2), 93, (1) pages; 1653 lots. [bound with] Sage, Augustus B. COINS AND MEDALS. ADDENDA TO THE CATALOGUE OF COINS, MEDALS, &C. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, COMMENCING FEB'Y 28TH, 1859, AT 5 O'CLOCK, P.M. New York: Bangs, March 7, 1859. 11, (1) pages; 332 lots (as listed in 331). Two catalogues, bound in one volume. 8vo, later maroon half calf with marbled sides; spine ruled, lettered and decorated in gilt; original printed paper covers of main catalogue bound in [addenda self-covered, as issued]. Fine. Adams 2 in his listing of Bangs catalogues. Sage's most significant catalogue, and one of the most important U.S. sales of the 1850s. The sale contained important pieces and brought $2,198.47, a record at the time. The addenda is scarce. Q. David Bowers has written a wonderful book about Sage and the birth of the coin hobby in the United States, which is well worth reading. Attinelli 13-14. Davis 894. Ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $200)