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Chapman, S.H. CATALOG OF THE MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF THE GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER COINS OF THE UNITED STATES FORMED BY THE LATE DAVID S. WILSON, ESQ., PITTSBURGH. Philadelphia: Davis & Harvey, March 13–14, 1907. 4to, original white cloth and gilt-printed boards. (2), 59, (1) pages; 1254 lots. 10 very fine photographic plates. Entirely hand-priced in pencil and ink. Some marginal corner chipping; very good or better. Adams 1, rated A overall: "Comprehensive gold: 1823–1834 $5, 1860–1905 proof sets. MS 1822 10¢. MS 1823 1¢. 1854–1905 proof sets." Wilson's collection is especially notable for United States gold coins, but includes choice United States silver coins, large cents, and half cents. Of the collector and his collection, Chapman wrote in the preface: "It was to the regular series of United States coins struck after the establishment of the Mint that the late David S. Wilson, who formed this splendid collection, devoted his attention for more than fifty years, continuing his studies up to the very day of his death last spring. The collection ranks with the finest that have ever been offered at auction." The first five plates depict superb United States gold coins; plate six illustrates silver dollars; plate seven depicts half dollars; plate eight illustrates dimes and half dimes; and the last two plates depict choice large cents and half cents. Clain-Stefanelli 12437. Davis 215. Ex Louis E. Elisaberg, Sr. Library; ex Richard A. Eliasberg Library.