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.
Price realized | 275 USD |
Starting price | 160 USD |
Estimate | 250 USD |