8vo. 290p. 42 full page plates. unnumbered guide to key numbrs, index. A very good copy of one of the most scarce by Azego. His work as a numismatic historian became the most important work on not only Medieval Austria and Italy but the variety of medieval coins from Ercole (Hercules) Gnecchi's collection of over 3,000 coins. The Gnecchi family that had made its fortune in the silk trade that led Ercole to help his brother Francesco in the classification of the collection of 20,000 volumes now in the Museo Nazionale Romano. This personal collection lists many rare items not found in the original Museum collection. An essential reference item. Seller Inventory # 018291

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Title: Italian Coinage Medieval to Modern; The ...

Publisher: Alfred Szego, Oakdale, New York

Binding: Original Paper Wrps

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We are a long time antiquarian bookseller with emphasis on fine books, autographs, documents and items of interest to the serious collector. There is an interview with our owner, Richard Murian, on our website via You Tube. Most of our fine books have photographic images as well as detailed descriptions to assist the collector.

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