Watch List notes:

Bowers & Merena Galleries. THE HARRY W. BASS, JR. COLLECTION. PARTS I–II. New York, May 7–9 and October 2–4, 1999. Two volumes. 4to, original matching crimson Japanese cloth; inset printed title cards to front covers, as issued; transparent jackets. 376 + 477, (3) pages; 2808 + 1965 lots; illustrated. Prices realized lists laid in. Both with limitation notice signed by the principals of the sale. Fine. The deluxe hardcover editions of the first two Bass collection sales, one of the most important sales in U.S. numismatic history, particularly for U.S. gold. Ex Richard A. Eliasberg Library.