| Description |
Bowers and Ruddy Galleries. The Garrett Collection. [Spine title]. New York and Los Angeles, 1979-1981. Four parts complete, bound in one volume. 4to, original crimson leather-grained cloth, four plain raised spine bands, double gilt rules at the head and base of the spine, three spine compartments lettered in gilt, the remaining two featuring a gilt flourish; French marbled endpapers; original printed card covers bound in throughout, along with an added two-page index at the front; 1984 specially printed combined prices realized list of all four sales housed in a special pocket at the end. (2); (5), 8-153, (1); 193, (3); 157, (3); 180, (4); 4 pages, 2354 lots in all; numerous text illustrations throughout; 80 color plates. Near fine. Limited Presentation Edition of 40 copies. Number 11, presented to Eric P. Newman, signed by Q. David Bowers. The deluxe limited edition Garrett sales were bound purely for presentation purposes and were not offered for sale. Estimate $350. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15812 (realized $552).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11460 |
