Lot 845
  • 845

JETTONS. 3 WORKS

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 3 works, comprising:
i. Barnard, Francis Pierrepont (1854-1931). The casting-counter and the counting board. A chapter in the history of numismatics and early arithmetic. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1916, 4to, first edition, plates, original cloth gilt, preserved in folding cloth box, (bought from Spink, 1981), [T&W B94]ii. Smith, David Eugene (1860-1944). Computing Jetons. New York: American Numismatic Society, 1921, 8vo, original paper covers, plates, preserved in cloth folding box, (bought from Spink, 1975), [T&W S131]iii. Florange, Jules Michel Marie (1863-1937). Armorial du Jetonphile. Guide de l'amateur des jetons armories. Paris: J. Florange, 1902 & 1907, 4to, 2 volumes in 1, original wrappers bound in, modern quarter brown morocco, patterned boards, (bought from Jonathan Hill, 1989), [T&W F79]

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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