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Excerpt from Catalogue of a Choice Collection of U. S. And Foreign Gold, Silver, Minor Coins, Medals, Patterns, Siege Pieces and Numismatic Books: To Be Sold at Mail Auction, Wednesday, September 17th, 1913; Coins, Etc. Will Be on Exhibition September 6th and 13th, From Two Until Five P. M It is understood that I purchase for you as your agent and execute your bids, below the limit price you name, if possible. I understand fully that the amount you name on each lot is the highest price you are willing to pay, and that I am to buy it at as much less as the next highest bid will allow. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This catalogue details a significant collection of numismatic items to be sold via mail auction. The collection, amassed by F. C. C. Boyd, features a diverse array of U.S. and foreign gold, silver, and minor coins, alongside medals, patterns, siege pieces, and numismatic literature. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th, 1913, with public exhibition of the items on September 6th and 13th.
This catalogue serves as a primary source document for numismatists interested in early 20th-century coin collecting and auction practices. It provides a snapshot of the market and the types of items considered valuable at the time, offering insight into the collecting interests of figures like F. C. C. Boyd. The inclusion of numismatic books also highlights the scholarly aspect of the hobby during this period. The detailed listing of coins and other numismatic items allows for comparative study with contemporary and later auction records.
Page Count:
38
Publication Date:
2017-11-20
Publisher:
Fb&c Limited
ISBN-10:
0331498898
ISBN-13:
9780331498899
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