| Description |
The 1890 Lorin Parmelee Sale With Tinted Photographic Plates New York, June 25-27, 1890. Tall 8vo, original black quarter calf, professionally rebacked and lettered in gilt; original gilt-printed wraps bound in. 96 pages; title printed in blue, black and red; 1443 lots; fine portrait of Parmelee; 13 fine tinted photographic plates. Handpriced throughout in ink. Original leather worn as usual; well rebacked; near fine. Among the most important 19th-century sales of American coins. Indeed, Parmelee's collection has frequently been regarded as the finest collection of American coins ever formed. One hundred copies were issued with plates (though most haven't survived), attractively tinted to approximate the metal color of the coins depicted. The plates feature patterns, Washingtonia, Colonials, cents and half cents, early U.S. gold and silver coins, and even a Brasher doubloon. Estimate $1,200. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15349 (realized $1320).
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