| Description |
Sotheby & Co. The Palace Collections of Egypt. Catalogue of the Highly Important and Extremely Valuable Collection of Coins and Medals, the Property of the Republic of Egypt. Cairo, Feb. 24-Mar. 6, 1954. Crown 4to, original printed card covers. 306, (6) pages; 2798 lots; 37 plates, all but the last double-plates. The famous sale catalogue of the legendary coin collection formed by King Farouk. Also included is a copy of Glendining's sale of Part VII of the Richard Cyril Lockett collection (English Part III), plated and priced edition. Both volumes with taped spines; near fine. Estimate $100. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15977 (realized $360).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11237 |
