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The E-Sylum: Volume 5, Number 26, June 23, 2002, Article 5
1902 AUCTION INFO SOUGHT
NBS Board member (and historian) Joel Orosz writes: "I
recently made a fortunate purchase from a bookstore of an
extra-illustrated copy of Thomas Wyatt's 'Memoirs of the
Generals, Commodores and Other Commanders...Who
Were Presented with Medals by Congress... ' published in
1848. Besides the usual 14 plates of medals, this edition
contains an additional 40 engravings, depicting the
commanders who received the medals.On the first free fly is noted "Bt. at Bangs Auction Nov. 1
902." Gengerke notes four auctions for that month and year,
but only two are likely candidates: Lyman Low's auction of
11-26-02, and Manhattan Coin Company's Sale #3, of
11-29-02. If any E-Sylum readers have access to copies
of either catalogue, and would be willing to share with me
auctioneer, lot number, price, consignor, purchaser, and
any other relevant information, I would greatly appreciate it.
The book would be described as red morocco, gilt, with
marbled boards and gilt top edge, five raised spine bands,
and of course, extra-illustrated."- 2002-06-23
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