| Description |
Rare 1871 Illustrated Heath History of Ancient and Modern CoinageContaining Nine Plates Printed in the Original Colors of the Metal... Boston: Laban Heath & Co., 1871. Oblong 4to [24 by 33 cm], original maroon pebbled cloth; front cover intricately lettered and decorated in gilt. (4), (37)-66, 77-94, (2) pages [complete]; 9 embossed plates of coins printed in metallic tints. A rare separate printing of the coin plates and accompanying text which appeared in the 1869 American Bond Detector, also published by Heath. Eric P. Newman, in his article on Heath counterfeit detectors appearing in the 1991 American Numismatic Association Centennial Anthology, updates the research on this unusual and visually appealing publication. Hinges cracked; front flyleaf missing. Very good. Estimate $500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15303 (realized $504).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11082 |
