A Catalogue Of A Valuable Collection of Greek, Roman, British, Saxon, and English, Coins and Medals.
[London, for J. Gerard] 1779.
8vo. (216 x 135 mm.). 12p.
Contemporary tan calf-backed and -tipped marbled boards (worn), gilt-ruled vertical spine title, interleaved, ruled in red.
The majority of the almost 300 auction lots are PRICED WITH THE BUYER RECORDED IN MANUSCRIPT. The bulk consists of coins and medals, along with curiosities such as a rhinoceros tooth from one of Julius Caesar’s camps, drawings, gems, and books including TWO RARE AMERICANA — Richard Eden’s translation of extracts from Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographia and Jean Ribaut’s memoir on his voyage to Florida. In good condition (light spots).
¶Munby and Coral, British Book Sale Catalogs 1676-1800 76; Lugt, Répertoire des catalogues des ventes 2976; ESTC T30040
Price: $1,350.00