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Allison W. Jackman's Plated Thomas Warner Catalogue New York: Bangs, June 9-14, 1884. 4to, later brown half morocco, with marbled sides; spine lettered in gilt. 192 pages; 3727 lots; 12 fine photographic plates, tinted to approximate the metallic content of the items depicted, with original tissue guards; prices realized list bound in. Binding a bit worn, especially at joints. Head chipped; very good. Ex Allison W. Jackman, with his bookplate. Jackman would go on to consign his collection to Henry Chapman, who would feature it with a plated sale catalogue. Rated A+ by Adams. An important and extensive collection with notable ancients, excellent English coins, tokens and war medals and numerous European rarities. The American portion is especially notable for its gem large cents, Washingtonia and historical medals. Visually, it is one of the most impressive of the Chapman series with its magnificent reproductions of beautiful oversize medals which, as well as the coins, are depicted in tints approximating the metallic colors and often appear to be three-dimensional. Estimate $1,500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15169 (realized $1020).
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