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Vattemare, Alexandre. Collection de Monnaies et M�dailles de l'Am�rique du Nord de 1652 � 1858, Offerte a la Biblioth�que Imp�riale tant au Nom du Gouvernement F�d�ral et des Citoyens des Divers �tats de l'Union Am�ricaine.. Paris, 1861. 12mo, later blue cloth and marbled sides; spine lettered in gilt. 134, (6) pages. Fine, or nearly so. Vattemare's Syst�me d'�change International aimed at the exchange of books, works of art, maps, natural history specimens, coins, medals and other similar objects between nations. This elusive 1861 work describes 381 pieces in detail. Estimate $200. Ex: George F. Kolbe (7/1994). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot16004 (realized $336).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11377 |
