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United States Government. Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1876, 1879-1882, 1884, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1901, 1903, 1905-1908, 1913-1919, 1921, 1923, 1931-1939, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1960, 1963-1965, 1967, 1968, and 1976. Forty-three volumes, along with the Report of the Director of the Mint upon the Production of the Precious Metals in the United States during the Calendar Year 1886, 1887, and 1894. Forty-six volumes, total, generally bound as issued. 8vo, most volumes in original matching black cloth embossed in blind, gilt; some volumes in later bindings or printed paper covers. Thousands of pages; numerous charts and tables; occasional illustrations. Some volumes ex-library, but mostly a very good or better set. Important publications, often containing information unavailable elsewhere. The 1896 volume is particularly important, featuring four illustrated essays on technical minting operations. Estimate $400. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot16000 (realized $780).
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