| Description |
Barton, William. Memoirs of the Life of David Rittenhouse, L.L.D. F.R.S. Late President of the American Philosophical Society, &c. Philadelphia, 1813. 8vo, contemporary full brown calf; spine ruled in gilt with red leather spine label. (2), 614, (2) pages; engraved frontispiece portrait; folding facsimile. Front board a bit loose. Very good or so. An early and important biography of the first Director of the United States Mint. Estimate $200. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15801 (realized $288).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11589 |
