An Introduction to Commemorative Medals

Eimer, Christopher

ISBN 10: 1852640316 / ISBN 13: 9781852640316

Published by Seaby, London, 1989

About this Item

First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in dark blue cloth boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 147pp. B/w frontispiece, b/w plates, b/w illustrations within text. Library copy, no inscriptions, remains of stickers to front endpapers, ink stamp to copyright page. (35/1).

Seller Inventory # ABE-1728398172882

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Commemorative Medals
• Publisher: Seaby, London
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852640316
• ISBN 13: 9781852640316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This book is from H. E. Manville’s library. Harry Manville worked for the US Diplomatic service. His collection was dedicated to the Coinage of the British Isles. In the late 1970’s he found himself based in Washington and he retired in early 1980. In mid-1970s he wrote the Encyclopaedia of British Numismatics. From 1986 through to 2014, five volumes were published. He had one of the most remarkable numismatic libraries dedicated to the coinages of England, Scotland, Ireland and UK. Douglas Saville decided to sell this collection. Some items are highly values in monetary terms, but others fell within the budgets of even the most modest of individuals and are not only highly interesting, but are also rarely offered. Some 30 buyers, including institutions as well as private individuals, have purchased books from the library, Ancient Art is one of them.

Synopsis

An introduction to the subject of British commemorative medals setting them in their European context. Medals are fast becoming a subject of growing interest, with their value as works of art and historical records becoming more fully recognized.