Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 2308. Estimate $20.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $20. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Bourgey, E. Monnaies Antiques (Rousset). (Paris). 24-25 April 1908. 437 lots, 10 photographic plates. Greek and Roman, medieval AV. Original printed card covers. Fine condition, slight tears.

The numismatic firm of Bourgey of Paris, founded by Etienne in 1895, was the venue for an extensive series of auction sales in the early 20th century, as many as ten a year, often small single collector sales. Many are quite scarce, and a complete set is almost impossible to acquire. In 1945, after the war, Emile Bourgey took over as director, and in 1993 the third generation came forward, Sabine Bourgey-Louis.