SPINK TO SELL RARE 1852 ORMSBY WORK SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
The E-Sylum (9/26/2010)
Book Content
Howard Daniel notes that there's an important U.S. numismatic book in the September 29th Spink sale in London. Lot 1022 is a copy of W. L. Ormsby's rare 1852 work, "A Description of the Present System of Banknote Engraving". -Editor
W.L.Ormsby, a book bound in green leather with gold lettering and titled 'A description of the present system of Banknote engraving', printed New York, 1852, cotaining various plates and engravings including a sheet of Railroad Bank $1 (4), Adrian, multiple vignettes and engine turnings excellent condition, attractive and rare Estimate £ 500-700
To read the complete lot description, see: Sale 1022 Lot 1730 (www.spink.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?
salelot=1022++++1730+&refno=11572347)