Kolbe & Fanning

Auction 165  –  3 December 2022

Kolbe & Fanning, Auction 165

Numismatic Literature

Sa, 03.12.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
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Smith, H.P. WAR MEDAL COLLECTION OF STEWART DOUGLAS, ESQ., LATE OF BIRMINGHAM, ENG., TOGETHER WITH CONSIGNMENTS OF MISCELLANEOUS COINS, ETC. New York: Bangs, June 4-5, 1885. 8vo, original printed wraps. 64 pages; printed in brick-red; 1185 lots; 2 fine photographic plates depicting a variety of rare American coins, ancient coins, medals and decorations. First plate with light stain to blank corner. Near fine. Adams 16, with plates. A rare plated sale, despite the advertised print run of 50 copies: we last sold this copy ten years ago and have not handled a solo copy since. A fine collection of British war medals and orders and decorations of the world. Not in the American Numismatic Society Library Dictionary Catalogue. Ex F. Gordon Frost Library (Kolbe & Fanning Sale 126), lot 960 at $700 hammer; ex Cardinal Collection Library.

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Price realized 275 USD
Starting price 160 USD
Estimate 250 USD
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