P.N. Breton (1890)
Book Summary
8vo, contemporary green cloth, gilt. (3)–48 pages; illustrated. Lacks title page; else fine. Breton's scarce first catalogue of Canadian coins. His preface is dated October 1, 1890 and states that "The illustrations in this work were made at Lachine, by Mr. J.G. Armstrong's Photo-Engraving process from drawings by Mr. Geo. Bertrand, Artist, 1598 Notre Dame Street, Montreal." Illustrated 313 pieces. In the supplement (see following lot), Breton claimed to have sold 4000 copies of this work. CNB page 55.
