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  • Lot 15388

    Beschreibung:
    Sprengel's Rare 1784 History of the Revolution, Depicting the Continental Currency DollarBerlin: Bey Haude und Spener, (1784). Second edition, with the author's initials corrected on the title page and the date 1784 added to the bases of three plates. 12mo, original paper covers imitative of vellum; plain spine. (8), 182, (2) pages; finely engraved allegorical frontispiece; exceptional hand-tinted folding map of the North American colonies by Daniel Friedrich Sotzmann based on earlier work by William Faden; 12 finely engraved plates by artist Daniel Chodowiecki, engraved by Daniel Berger, depicting events from the Revolutionary War bound in throughout; finely engraved plate by Berger depicting five Revolutionary War figures; an extraordinary double-plate by Berger depicting both the Libertas Americana medal and the Continental Currency dollar; and three vividly hand-tinted plates depicting the American flag and pennant, Gen. Washington with a guard, and a sharpshooter and infantryman. The Sprengel work has been recognized for some time for including a very early depiction of both the Libertas Americana medal and the Continental Currency dollar. Eric P. Newman had drawn the attention of the numismatic community to the volume in 1984, discussing it in the Colonial Newsletter. More recently, Eric P. Newman and Maureen Levine, in an outstanding article on early references to the Continental Currency pieces published in the July 2014 edition of The Numismatist, demonstrated that a slightly different rendition of this image was first used in Sprengel's Historisch-genealogischer Calender published the year before, in 1783. This small volume, printed in Berlin and entirely in German, manages not only to be a charming and interesting history of the just-concluded Revolutionary War, but is also of substantial importance in the ongoing discussions and debates about the nature of the Continental Currency dollars. Any contemporary reference to these pieces becomes important from the simple fact that few such references exist. When the reference also includes a highly skillful rendering of not only the Continental Currency dollar but the Libertas Americana medal as well, it rightfully takes its place as among the most significant early books related to the numismatics of this country. This copy is well-preserved, with some moderate wear to the spine and only minimal browning. Very good or better. Estimate $5,000. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15388 (realized $4560). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11042

  • Lot 15387

    Beschreibung:
    1793 Ready Reckoner Using the Brand New Federal SystemIn Buying and Selling All Sorts of Commodities, Either Wholesale or Retail Adapted to the Federal Money; Shewing in One View the Amount or Value of Any Number or Quantity of Goods or Merchandise, from Half a Cent to One Dollar and Upwards... Chestnuthill: Printed by Samuel Sower, 1793. First edition. Small 8vo [18 by 10 cm] collated in 4to, original full speckled calf; five gilt rules on the spine. (4), (124) pages; 5 folding printed tables. An important volume intended for merchants and others who needed to calculate prices and other values. Significant for being one of the very first to use the newly adopted Federal system. The publisher opines in the Introduction that "We cannot doubt but custom will soon give place to ... keeping our accounts in Eagles, Dollars, Dimes and Cents." Evans 25475. Sabin 23997. Lacking front blank flyleaf. Joints a bit weak and extremities rubbed, but generally very well-preserved. Very good or better. Estimate $500. Ex: Swann Auction Galleries, April 28, 1955. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15387 (realized $360). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11019

  • Lot 15387

    Beschreibung:
    1793 Ready Reckoner Using the Brand New Federal SystemIn Buying and Selling All Sorts of Commodities, Either Wholesale or Retail Adapted to the Federal Money; Shewing in One View the Amount or Value of Any Number or Quantity of Goods or Merchandise, from Half a Cent to One Dollar and Upwards... Chestnuthill: Printed by Samuel Sower, 1793. First edition. Small 8vo [18 by 10 cm] collated in 4to, original full speckled calf; five gilt rules on the spine. (4), (124) pages; 5 folding printed tables. An important volume intended for merchants and others who needed to calculate prices and other values. Significant for being one of the very first to use the newly adopted Federal system. The publisher opines in the Introduction that "We cannot doubt but custom will soon give place to ... keeping our accounts in Eagles, Dollars, Dimes and Cents." Evans 25475. Sabin 23997. Lacking front blank flyleaf. Joints a bit weak and extremities rubbed, but generally very well-preserved. Very good or better. Estimate $500. Ex: Swann Auction Galleries, April 28, 1955. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15387 (realized $360). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11019

  • Lot 15386

    Beschreibung:
    The 1838-1842 Matthew Young Sales Including Numismatic LibraryLondon, 1839-42. Nine parts complete, as bound in two volumes. (2), 58; (2), 62; (2), 69, (1); (2), 66; (2), 56; 52; (2), 37, (1); (2), 57, (1); 20 pages; 1070 + 1057 + 1130 + 1142 + 1065 + 816 + 662 + 956 + 286 lots; neatly ruled in red and priced in black ink. [bound with] Sotheby, S. Leigh. Catalogue of the Extensive and Valuable Numismatic Library of ... Mr. Mathew [sic] Young... London, Nov. 26-29, 1838. 39, (3) pages; 984 lots. [bound with] Sotheby, S. Leigh. Catalogue of the Miscellaneous Library of ... Mr. Mathew [sic] Young... London, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 1838. 17, (1) pages; 506 lots. An unrelated Sotheby sale dated Jan. 17-20, 1842, and its supplement, is bound at the end of the second volume. Two volumes. 8vo, contemporary brown half English calf with marbled boards; spines ruled in gilt; black spine labels, gilt. Manville & Robertson pages 67 & 75-82: "the enormous stock of Matthew Young, the dominant London dealer of his time." Bindings a bit worn, especially second, which is lacking the head and tail of the spine. The Young sales are important and scarce. Very good. Estimate $500. Ex: John Thomas Simes, with his engraved armorial bookplate. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15386 (realized $1440). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11142

  • Lot 15385

    Beschreibung:
    Unpublished Works on Colonial and Continental CurrencyAthens, 1963. Original typescript housed in document binder. Approximately 110 leaves typed on one side. Fine. A typewritten letter from Smith to Olga Raymond, dated May 18, 1963, which was forwarded to John J. Ford, who in turn forwarded it to Eric P. Newman on June 11, 1963, laid in, as is subsequent correspondence directly between Smith and Newman comprising several letters discussing Smith's manuscript, the possibility of its being published, and whether Newman would be willing to contribute a foreword to the work. [with] Jones, John F. The Continental Currency [and] The Continental Currency Part II: Historical and Explanatory. No publication information [c. 1940]. Duplicated typescript housed in document folder. 16 + 7 leaves, both works hand-signed in ink, "Respectfully submitted, John F. Jones." Fine. Two highly interesting unpublished works. The Smith typescript on Georgia notes is substantive, and was written for a scholarly audience. The correspondence between the author and Eric P. Newman indicates that Newman felt the work had definite promise but was yet unfinished. Unfinished it apparently remained, and this is the only copy we have been able to trace. It is not present in the library of the American Numismatic Society, nor in any library on the OCLC network; further, the text is not available online. A specialist would find much to commend the work. While the Jones articles are more casually written and include little in the way of new information, they are well-done for what they are and include some interesting commentary on the state of collecting early American paper money at the time he was writing. Two intriguing unpublished works. Estimate $750. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15385 (realized $432). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11263

  • Lot 15385

    Beschreibung:
    Unpublished Works on Colonial and Continental CurrencyAthens, 1963. Original typescript housed in document binder. Approximately 110 leaves typed on one side. Fine. A typewritten letter from Smith to Olga Raymond, dated May 18, 1963, which was forwarded to John J. Ford, who in turn forwarded it to Eric P. Newman on June 11, 1963, laid in, as is subsequent correspondence directly between Smith and Newman comprising several letters discussing Smith's manuscript, the possibility of its being published, and whether Newman would be willing to contribute a foreword to the work. [with] Jones, John F. The Continental Currency [and] The Continental Currency Part II: Historical and Explanatory. No publication information [c. 1940]. Duplicated typescript housed in document folder. 16 + 7 leaves, both works hand-signed in ink, "Respectfully submitted, John F. Jones." Fine. Two highly interesting unpublished works. The Smith typescript on Georgia notes is substantive, and was written for a scholarly audience. The correspondence between the author and Eric P. Newman indicates that Newman felt the work had definite promise but was yet unfinished. Unfinished it apparently remained, and this is the only copy we have been able to trace. It is not present in the library of the American Numismatic Society, nor in any library on the OCLC network; further, the text is not available online. A specialist would find much to commend the work. While the Jones articles are more casually written and include little in the way of new information, they are well-done for what they are and include some interesting commentary on the state of collecting early American paper money at the time he was writing. Two intriguing unpublished works. Estimate $750. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15385 (realized $432). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11263

  • Lot 15384

    Beschreibung:
    Four Deluxe Editions of A.M. Smith's Coins and CoinageFour different editions, all in deluxe original bindings. Philadelphia, c. 1881-1885. First is in an original brown cloth binding; rest are in original brown half morocco bindings. Edition details are as follows: Copy A: 107, (1) pages; engraved allegorical frontispiece title (Illustrated History of the U.S. Mint...) mounted on front flyleaf verso as issued; latest nickel listed is a Shield nickel on page 72. Copy B: stated fourth edition; 120 pages; engraved allegorical frontispiece title printed on front flyleaf verso; latest nickel listed is a Shield nickel on page 79. Copy C: 105, (21) pages; finely engraved portrait frontispiece of Mint Superintendent Daniel Fox; both varieties of 1883 Liberty Head nickels depicted on page 65. Copy D: 106, (20) pages; engraved allegorical frontispiece title printed on front flyleaf verso; both varieties of 1883 Liberty Head nickels depicted on page 65. Bindings with some wear, though all intact and complete. Generally very good or so. Andrew Mason Smith was a wine merchant who moved to Philadelphia in 1875. Soon thereafter he started collecting coins and writing about them. This work preceded George Evans's history of the Mint, and was issued in a number of editions and variations, usually in paper covers, though Smith always seemed to offer a deluxe version for sale as well. Estimate $500. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15384 (realized $264). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11304

  • Lot 15383

    Beschreibung:
    A Rare and Important Work, with Specimens Of Bank Note Engraving, Papers, Etc.London: Groombridge and Sons, 1854. Third edition (first illustrated). Thick 8vo, original black half morocco with marbled sides; spine with five raised bands, lettered in gilt; top page edges gilt; rear pastedown used to mount 15 specimens of red wax seals, all are which are intact. vii, 356 pages; 90 numbered specimens, illustrations, engravings and other inserts bound in as issued (with many additional items), many of them of multiple additional pages, some of them folding, some printed on colored paper. All additional bound materials called for are present. Binding rubbed, but entirely intact; some folding plates, specimens, etc., separated at folds. Ex-library, but with only a bookplate to indicate this. Very good. An extraordinary and very rare work, of considerable interest to students of bank note printing and related sciences. The essay was written in response to a contest held by James William Gilbart, of the London and Westminster Bank, offering a prize for the best essay written on the practical application of the inventions and discoveries showcased at the 1851 Great Exhibition to the field of banking. The first two editions of Sharp's winning essay were not illustrated. This third edition is distinctive for being illustrated in a novel manner. Sharp gathered together all sorts of samples, plates, illustrations, handbills, circulars and catalogues and bound them together with his essay. These "extras" add up to more than half of the bulk of the volume at hand, and are fascinating to peruse. Subjects covered by the essay include: the prevention of forgery, bank note paper, checks, engraving and printing techniques, and the quest for "inimitable engraving." A rare and important work, most extant copies appear to be incomplete: all of the bound materials called for are present in this copy. Estimate $2,000. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15383 (realized $1440). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11317

  • Lot 15383

    Beschreibung:
    A Rare and Important Work, with Specimens Of Bank Note Engraving, Papers, Etc.London: Groombridge and Sons, 1854. Third edition (first illustrated). Thick 8vo, original black half morocco with marbled sides; spine with five raised bands, lettered in gilt; top page edges gilt; rear pastedown used to mount 15 specimens of red wax seals, all are which are intact. vii, 356 pages; 90 numbered specimens, illustrations, engravings and other inserts bound in as issued (with many additional items), many of them of multiple additional pages, some of them folding, some printed on colored paper. All additional bound materials called for are present. Binding rubbed, but entirely intact; some folding plates, specimens, etc., separated at folds. Ex-library, but with only a bookplate to indicate this. Very good. An extraordinary and very rare work, of considerable interest to students of bank note printing and related sciences. The essay was written in response to a contest held by James William Gilbart, of the London and Westminster Bank, offering a prize for the best essay written on the practical application of the inventions and discoveries showcased at the 1851 Great Exhibition to the field of banking. The first two editions of Sharp's winning essay were not illustrated. This third edition is distinctive for being illustrated in a novel manner. Sharp gathered together all sorts of samples, plates, illustrations, handbills, circulars and catalogues and bound them together with his essay. These "extras" add up to more than half of the bulk of the volume at hand, and are fascinating to peruse. Subjects covered by the essay include: the prevention of forgery, bank note paper, checks, engraving and printing techniques, and the quest for "inimitable engraving." A rare and important work, most extant copies appear to be incomplete: all of the bound materials called for are present in this copy. Estimate $2,000. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15383 (realized $1440). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11317

  • Lot 15383

    Beschreibung:
    A Rare and Important Work, with Specimens Of Bank Note Engraving, Papers, Etc.London: Groombridge and Sons, 1854. Third edition (first illustrated). Thick 8vo, original black half morocco with marbled sides; spine with five raised bands, lettered in gilt; top page edges gilt; rear pastedown used to mount 15 specimens of red wax seals, all are which are intact. vii, 356 pages; 90 numbered specimens, illustrations, engravings and other inserts bound in as issued (with many additional items), many of them of multiple additional pages, some of them folding, some printed on colored paper. All additional bound materials called for are present. Binding rubbed, but entirely intact; some folding plates, specimens, etc., separated at folds. Ex-library, but with only a bookplate to indicate this. Very good. An extraordinary and very rare work, of considerable interest to students of bank note printing and related sciences. The essay was written in response to a contest held by James William Gilbart, of the London and Westminster Bank, offering a prize for the best essay written on the practical application of the inventions and discoveries showcased at the 1851 Great Exhibition to the field of banking. The first two editions of Sharp's winning essay were not illustrated. This third edition is distinctive for being illustrated in a novel manner. Sharp gathered together all sorts of samples, plates, illustrations, handbills, circulars and catalogues and bound them together with his essay. These "extras" add up to more than half of the bulk of the volume at hand, and are fascinating to peruse. Subjects covered by the essay include: the prevention of forgery, bank note paper, checks, engraving and printing techniques, and the quest for "inimitable engraving." A rare and important work, most extant copies appear to be incomplete: all of the bound materials called for are present in this copy. Estimate $2,000. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15383 (realized $1440). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11317