Special Edition Gay Sale on Thick Paper
Strobridge, William H. CATALOGUE OF MR. JOSEPH E. GAY'S COLLECTION OF ANCIENT AND MODERN COINS AND MEDALS. (New York, April 28,) 1875. 8vo, original unprinted blue paper covers. 47, (1) pages; 704 descriptions. Hand-priced in pencil. Small dents on back cover penetrate paper and affect a few pages. Very good. Adams 21A. The very rare Special Edition on Thick Paper. American Numismatic Society Dictionary Catalogue page 4594. Attinelli 72: "A portion of the same, comprising that part belonging to Mr. J.E. Gay, was issued printed on fine paper... principally British and Ancient coins." Ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $150)