Kolbe & Fanning
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Woodward, W. Elliot. CATALOGUE OF THE NUMISMATIC CABINET OF MR. J. COLVIN RANDALL, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. COMPRISING AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF THE ISSUES OF THE UNITED STATES MINT, IN GOLD AND SILVER, SEVERAL OF WHICH FOR CONDITION, AND ONE, AT LEAST, IN DESIGN, UNIQUE. SUCH A COLLECTION, IN GOLD AND SILVER MINT COINS, HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE. New York: Bangs, June 29-July 1, 1885. 8vo, original printed paper covers. iv, (3)-76, (2) pages; 1749 lots; 2 fine heliotype plates. Near fine. Adams 77, with plates. Rated A+: "Complete regular mint series, best ever for condition. Proof 1795 $1. 1853-O 50¢, no arrows. MS 1804 25¢, etc., etc." The plates mostly depict rare and choice American silver coins, along with a few large cents, colonials, and other pieces. Ex John J. Ford, Jr. Library (Kolbe Sale 93, lot 989); ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $250)
Woodward, W. Elliot. CATALOGUE OF THE NUMISMATIC CABINET OF MR. J. COLVIN RANDALL, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. COMPRISING AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF THE ISSUES OF THE UNITED STATES MINT, IN GOLD AND SILVER, SEVERAL OF WHICH FOR CONDITION, AND ONE, AT LEAST, IN DESIGN, UNIQUE. SUCH A COLLECTION, IN GOLD AND SILVER MINT COINS, HAS NEVER BEEN OFFERED BEFORE. New York: Bangs, June 29-July 1, 1885. 8vo, original printed paper covers. iv, (3)-76, (2) pages; 1749 lots; 2 fine heliotype plates. Near fine. Adams 77, with plates. Rated A+: "Complete regular mint series, best ever for condition. Proof 1795 $1. 1853-O 50¢, no arrows. MS 1804 25¢, etc., etc." The plates mostly depict rare and choice American silver coins, along with a few large cents, colonials, and other pieces. Ex John J. Ford, Jr. Library (Kolbe Sale 93, lot 989); ex Cardinal Collection Library.
(Estimate: $250)