| Description |
Loubat, J.F. The Medallic History of the United States of America, 1776-1876.. New York, 1880. Two volumes. Folio, original matching orange cloth, gilt. lxix, (1), 478, 8; xvi pages; titles printed in red and black; 170 finely engraved etchings of medals by Jules Jacquemart on 86 plates with tissue guards. Covers discolored somewhat as usual. Interiors near fine. An original set of perhaps the most lavishly executed work on American numismatics ever published. The 1880 printing is scarcer than the more commonly encountered 1878 printing. Estimate $350. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15900 (realized $408).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11225 |
