| Description |
Groux, Daniel E. Grand Enterprise for the Disposal of the Best Collection of Medals and Coins in the United States. Also, of Rare Works on Numismatics. Boston, 1855. 16mo [17 by 11.5 cm], original printed pink paper covers. 16 pages. Drop-title cited above. A little brown; tiny perforation at top center margin; very good. Strobridge kindly termed Groux "The fond old dreamer." This interesting pamphlet outlines a novel attempt to raise money by dividing his collection into 20 lots and offering them as prizes in a lottery. Rare. Estimate $250. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15867 (realized $132).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11475 |
