Spring, John. Ancient Coin Auction Catalogues, 1880-1980. London, U.K., 2009. Hardbound. Contains xxi + 349 p., including tables and index. (X257) $95
Auction catalogs are a valuable source of numismatic information, not only for providing illustrated examples of rare and beautiful coins, but also for tracing pedigrees of coins to important collections. While the catalogs of a few very important collectors are quite well-known to numismatists, many more have failed to achieve the attention they deserve. This is due largely to the fact that, apart from the entries in Clain-Stefanelli, no single volume dedicated to the listing of these sales has ever been attempted. Now, Ancient Coin Auction Catalogues, 1880-1980 has filled that void.
Written by John Spring, Ancient Coin Auction Catalogues, 1880-1980 alphabetically lists 886 of the most important auction catalogs published. It includes a full index of vendors and a series of tables listing the most important sales. In addition, fascinating biographies of the principal auctioneers and collectors, each a towering figure of the numismatic world of the last century, is also included, along with with photographs of them if available. This book will be a fundamental part of any numismatic library.
CURRENT SHIPMENT SHOWS DAMAGE IN SHIPPING. Copies may have some cosmetic damage (mostly minor bumps on edges), but clean and sound otherwise.
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