| Description |
Howard R. Newcomb's Plated Copy of the 1907 David S. Wilson SalePhiladelphia: Davis & Harvey, March 13-14, 1907. 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. (2), 59, (1) pages; 1254 lots; 10 very fine photographic plates; prices realized list laid in. Hand-priced in ink. 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. Wilson's collection is especially notable for United States gold coins, but includes choice United States silver coins, large cents, and half cents. Spine head chipped, but still attached. Very good or better. Estimate $750. Ex: Howard R. Newcomb, in his binding. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15184 (realized $1020).
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