Lot 1063
American Journal of Numismatics. and Bulletin of tehe American Numismatic and Archaeological Society. 1st of 4 volumes of the journal. Printed for the Society by J.M. Bradstreet & Son, NY Volume 1 nos. 1-12, vol II nos. 1-12, vol III nos. 1-12, vol IV nos. 1-12 from May 1867 thru April 1870. Bound in one volume, lge 8vo, paginated 1-96 pp, 1-112 pp, 1-100 pp, 1-100 pp. 2 folding tables, one entitled "Showing the Prices paid for the five types of the 1793 cent, of the United States coinage, selected from twenty of the principal coin-sales in the country, from 1855 to 1868." Albumen print photographs of the 1st U.S. Mint, Philadelphia PA; Types and Varieties of the U.S. Cent 1793; Device on United States Coins and Pattern Pieces. 4 pp index for all 4 vols preceding vol IV. With the bookplate of James Nelson of Philipstown NY, a member of the Americabn Numismatic Society, listed as a corresponding member in the membership list published at the end of vol 4. Black half morocco and brown pebbled boards, raised bands, gilt title and decoration. Slt. rubbed at extremes otherwise very good condition. OCLC 8365160 cites only 9 holdings, a very rare work. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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