Chapman, S.H. & H. CATALOGUE OF A VERY FINE COLLECTION OF ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN, GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE, FOREIGN AND UNITED STATES COINS AND MEDALS, THE PROPERTY OF AND CATALOGUED BY S.H. & H. CHAPMAN. New York, October 9, 1879. 8vo, original light blue printed paper covers. (2), 33, (1) pages; 604 lots; 4 fine phototype plates with the original tissue guards. Removed from previous binding; spine very worn, with front cover loose and chipper and rear cover lacking; most leaves detached; plates near fine, but only good overall. Adams 1. The first Chapman sale. It was an auspicious beginning. The fine plates were prepared by Gutekunst, a famous early American photographer who was also responsible for the famous Maris New Jersey plate. The first plate depicts ancient coins; the second illustrates foreign and American coins and medals; and the last two depict choice large cents from the Chapmans' own collection. Adams B: "Proof 1836 50¢. 1874 20¢ pattern. Choice ancient gold/silver. Exceptional cents: finest known 1799 Silver Libertas." While this copy is in worn condition, the plates are rather nice. Davis 178. Fanning, Ancient Coins in Early American Auctions, 5. Ex Jim Neiswinter Library.