Number 16 of 350 copies. 57 pp.; quarter black morocco lettered in gilt, and paper over boards; circular title device of silver coin on front cover,Accompanied by a specialholder for the silver proof coin, but without slipcase for the two volumes. From the collection of the late John D. Urabec, with added material laid in, including: a Bird & Bull invoice to John Urabec for the book; two Republic of San Serriffe, Twenty-five Corona notes, payable to the bearer on demand; one printed slip of paper from Henry Morris regarding the search for Puffin coins; a holograph note on scratch paper to Urabec - "John - Patience . . my next book - '30 Year Bibliography' will be printed on paper I made myself - Henry." In addition, laid over the half-title is a bookseller's trade token in plastic pouch and attached printed description, appears to be one of the eleven trade tokens struck for the Bird & Bull publication, Trade Tokens of British and American Booksellers. Seller Inventory # 9626

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Title: The First Fine Silver Coinage of the ...

Publisher: Bird & Bull Press, North Hills, PA

Publication Date: 1988

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: Limited Edition.

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In addition to the home office, I have two spaces at Booktown Books in Grass Valley, a co-op of some 8 booksellers. Also, I remain connected with my old bookstall now run by 34 Trinity Arts & News in downtown San Francisco at 34 Trinity Place near Montgomery between Bush & Sutter Streets.

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G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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