371, Lot: 792. Estimate $500. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Burns, Edward.
The Coinage of Scotland. Illustrated from the Cabinet of Thomas Coats., Esq., of Ferguslie and other Collections. (1887 original edition). In three volumes. xxiii, 365; xviii, 555; 128 fine plates with tissue interleaves. Original green case binding with red leather spine label and gilt lettering. One of the standard works on Scottish coins, still widely cited today even after 128 years. Some scuffing on covers and shelf wear, corners bumped. Some scuffing on covers and shelf wear, corners bumped, binding still tight and internally clean with no foxing. Overall a near fine set.
From the Dr. Lawrence A. Adams library.