The Coin Collector's Manual - two volumes - 1853

Author: H. Noel Humphreys
Full Title: The Coin Collector's Manual, or Guide to the Numismatic Student in the Formation of a Cabinet of Coins: comprising an historical and critical account of the origin and progress of coinage, from the earliest period to the fall of the Roman Empire; with some account of the coinages of modern Europe, more especially of Great Britain. With Above one hundred and fifty illustrations on wood and steel.  In Two Volumes.
Published London: H. G. Bohn, 1853


 An ornate two volume set of mid-19th century red publisher's cloth bindings. Boards and spines ornately blind-stamped w/ intricate floral and fleur-dy-lis devices. Spines chipped and ends; joint cloth splitting at ends. Split at center of spine on volume two is not as prominent in person; in fact, it is hardly noticeable. Bindings tight and sound. 

Mostly clean internally w/ scattered foxing, light staining to a few pages in volume one. Many fine plates and illustrations. 

In VG- to VG condition. A scarce set. 

Books measure 5" x 7 1/2". 726 pp.

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The Coin Collector's Manual - two volumes

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