The volume comprises a detailed catalogue of the compiler’s reference library, formed over four decades as a dealer in rare and out of print numismatic publications. Interesting and informative notes and commentary will be found throughout the book, including anecdotes, observations on the importance and rarity of certain titles, including their scope and content, etc. Kagan and the preface traces the early years of Kolbe’s career as a numismatic bookseller. The book begins with a foreword by Jonathan H. Privately Printed: Cedarpines Park, 2012.Įdition Limited to 150 Copies and 10 on Large Paper.ģ35 pages, illustrated. In December of 2012, the following book was published: Now HERE'S a book bibliophiles should be aflutter over - a detailed catalog of the reference library of the dean of America's numismatic literature dealers, George Kolbe. Thank you, and we look forward to your participation!
The catalogue also may be downloaded in PDF form from the Kolbe & Fanning website atįor full bidding instructions, please see the catalogue and read the terms of sale.įor more information or to place bids, please contact David Fanning at or (614) 414-0855.
A limited number of copies remain available for purchase for $15 postpaid.
The printed catalogue has been sent to customers on the Kolbe & Fanning mailing list. John Muscalus’s original manuscript of his doctoral dissertation, Early Banking Enterprises in Relation to the Development of Public Education (lot 1127).īids may be placed via mail, email, phone or fax. An original 1875 Crosby on The Early Coins of America (lot 976) An 1871 broadside catalogue of a Bangs, Merwin & Co. Kenneth Jenkins’s important The Coinage of Gela (lot 399) The Marquess of Milford Haven’s landmark British Naval Medals (lot 526) A plated copy of Henry Chapman’s enormous catalogue of the John Story Jenks collection, with 42 photographic plates (lot 949) The complete presentation editions of the Bowers & Ruddy/Merena sales of the Garrett, Norweb, Eliasberg and Brand collections, as issued in three imposing volumes, one of only 15 possible sets (lot 914) A complete set of the Forni reprint of the massive Corpus Nummorum Italicorum, the masterpiece of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (lot 204) The sale is composed of 1267 lots of literature covering the entire range of numismatics. Featuring selections from the Paul Rynearson library and other properties, the sale includes hundreds of standard works on ancient coins, as well as a variety of works on medieval, foreign and U.S. Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have announced their 128th mail-bid sale of important numismatic books, which will close on Thursday, February 28.
Have a great week, everyone!ĭavid Fanning forwarded this announcement of the Kolbe & Fanning 128th numismatic literature mail-bid sale, which closes later this month. Darley and the medal that came from the sewer, read on. The Richest Man in Confederate Money, The Man Who Slept in the Library of Parliament, bank note engraver F.O.C. To learn more about French medallic art, the pattern and experimental pieces of WWII, ephemera of commemorative coinage, Krupp minting equipment, Other topics include the recently sold 1794 dollar, George Walton and his 1913 Liberty Head nickel, the 125th anniversary of The Numismatist, the making of this year's Superbowl coin, and a new technology for creating numismatic items. Next up are announcements of SIX new books and three numismatic book reviews. This week we open with information on the latest issue of our print journal, The Asylum, followed by notes from numismatic booksellers Kolbe & Fanning.
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