Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 4176. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Kraay, Colin M. & Max Hirmer. Greek Coins. (New York, 1972). 396 pages, 20 tipped-in color plates, 220 b/w plates, over 800 Greek coins illustrated in 1349 photographs. One of the most beautiful books ever published on ancient Greek coins. Tan cloth covers with silver pictorial dust jacketand protective plastic wrap. Unusually well preserved example, tight spine, with no weakening at the hinges, as is typically seen on this large volume. Very Fine condition, a few minor scuffs on dust jacket, light sunning on top of pages. An attractive volume for the bibliophile. ($300)