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The Chapman Brothers' Landmark Bushnell Sale With 12 Photographic PlatesNew York: Bangs, June 20-24, 1882. 4to, contemporary brown half morocco; spine with five raised bands, ruled and lettered in gilt; marbled endpapers. 136 pages; 3000 lots; 12 original phototype plates (slightly out of order). Prices realized list bound in. Hand-priced in ink. Adams 9, rated A+ overall. One of the landmarks of American numismatic literature. The Bushnell sale was the first large-format auction catalogue issued by the Chapmans with plates. With it, the brothers had set a new standard. Even today it remains a landmark sale in American numismatics, remarkable for its rare and unique Colonial coins, Washingtonia, and historical American medals and tokens. Binding a little worn; front hinge cracked. Very good. Estimate $1,500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15168 (realized $1080).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11071 |
