Summer 2019 Literature Auction, Lot: 89. Estimate $400. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Babelon, E.. [Traité] Traité des monnaies grecques et romaines. (Paris, 1901-33. Reprinted, Forni, 1965). Complete in nine volumes. Comprising: Première partie. Theorie et doctrine. Tome premier // Deuxième partie. Description historique. Tome premier. Tome deuxième. Tome troisième. Tome quatrième. // Troisième partie. Planches I à LXXXV; Planches LXXXVI à CLXXXV; Planches CLXXXVI à CCLXX; Planches CCLXXI à CCCLV. All 8vo. 3340 pages; 355 plates. Original blue cloth, gilt. Fine condition, a few light bumps, the spines of the later volumes lightly sunned else little used and clean throughout. The very useful and surprisingly seldom offered reprint of this monumental foundation work, complete sets of the original being exceptionally rare and sought after with prices reflecting the fact. Clain-Stefanelli 1809*.. Website shipping rates do not apply.