| Description |
B.G. Johnson's Presentation Copy of W�rtzbach on Massachusetts SilverLee: W�rtzbach, 1937. Oblong 4to, original maroon leatherette folder. Blank leaf, 8 printed leaves; portrait of the author; 8 fine facing photographic plates depicting both sides of 80 coins. Numbered and signed by the author, with inscription to B.G. Johnson. An important and scarce illustrated record of W�rtzbach's notable collection, prepared for presentation purposes. Most copies seen are unnumbered and unsigned. This is Copy No. 9 of an unstated (but small) edition. The portfolio's binding is fragile, and copies are frequently encountered, as here, with one or both covers detached. Front cover detached, but present; internally clean and fine. Estimate $500. Ex: Burdette G. Johnson. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15409 (realized $384).
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