| Description |
Howard R. Newcomb's Plated Copy of the 1906 Harlan P. Smith SalePhiladelphia: Davis & Harvey, May 8-11, (1906). 4to, contemporary dark maroon pebbled morocco paneled in blind; upper board lettered in gilt; spine with four raised bands lettered in gilt; marbled endpapers; all page edges marbled. (6), 138, (10) pages; 2416 lots; 14 fine photographic plates; original printed prices realized list bound in; original printed errata sheet bound in. Original printed sale announcement laid in. Scattered hand-pricing and annotations. Although nothing in this copy indicates that it belonged to Howard R. Newcomb, it is in the identical binding as several other plated Chapman catalogues in the Eric P. Newman library that include invoices addressed to Newcomb. Adams 81. A most important sale of American coins, rich in all series but particularly notable for Smith's superb collection of large cents and United States gold and silver coins. Binding a bit rubbed. Near fine. Estimate $1,800. Ex: Howard R. Newcomb; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15174 (realized $1440).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11067 |
