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Auction: 8012 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 547

AKERMAN, J. Y. (Editor). The Numismatic Journal. Vol. I, June 1836 – April, 1837 and Vol. II, June, 1837 – April, 1838. London, 1837-38. Octavo, 8 issues in 2 volumes, woodcut vignettes on titles, 18 plates, woodcuts in the text, pp. ix, (1), 278, x, (1), 260, (1). Contemporary half calf, red morocco title labels on spine, marbled boards. Ownership labels at front. A little worn at edges and boards rubbed but a fine and complete run of this, the first English periodical devoted to numismatics. (2) Estimate £ 190-220

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