| Description |
Mayers, William S.F. The Literature of American Numismatics. Norton's Literary Letter, No. 3 (New York, 1859). Small 8vo, original printed paper covers. 66, (22) pages; covers included in pagination. The Mayers article comprises pages 4-7. Removed from previous binding; front cover detached; good. A rare and important publication that was on display at the Newman Money Museum (exhibition card included). Mayers's article was the first published on U.S. numismatic literature. Missing from both the Bass and Ford libraries. Estimate $150. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15908 (realized $216).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11390 |
