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The Plated Seavey Catalogue In the Original Card CoversCambridge: University Press, 1873. 8vo, original black- and gilt-printed card covers. iv, 63, (1) pages; 1091 listings; 5 fine photographic plates of rare coins, with tissue guards. Assigned sale number 14 in Adams's bibliography though, as he freely admits, it is not an auction catalogue. Rated A+: "NE 1�, 3�, 6� 12� and stiver. Brasher doubloon. 1818 through (!) 1860 $5. RRR patterns such as 1861 $20." Having two copies in the same library is virtually unheard of. Covers faded and a bit chipped. Partly unopened. Very good or better. Estimate $1,500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15392 (realized $1800).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11096 |
