Well-Preserved Parsons Sale, with Plates

Chapman, Henry. CATALOGUE OF THE MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF AMERICAN COLONIAL COINS, HISTORICAL AND NATIONAL MEDALS, UNITED STATES COINS, U.S. FRACTIONAL CURRENCY, CANADIAN COINS AND MEDALS, ETC., FORMED BY THE LATE HON. GEORGE M. PARSONS, COLUMBUS, OHIO. Philadelphia: Davis & Harvey, June 24–27, 1914. 4to, original white cloth-backed gilt-lettered boards. iv, (2), 165, (3) pages; 2756 lots; 13 very fine photographic plates. Binding lightly rubbed at extremities; near fine. Adams 24, rated A overall: “Sommer 2¢. 1776 ?¢. Proof elephant ?¢. Unique California gold. RRR Washington. MS 1822 10¢. Superb U.S. medals.” A nice example of this rare and important catalogue, featuring an outstanding collection of American colonial coins, choice large cents and half cents, Washingtonia, rare United States silver coins, and an exceptional offering of American historical medals. Plates I–VI depict a remarkable array of American colonial coins and Washingtonia; VII & VIII illustrate important United States silver and some gold coins; IX & X depict large cents and half cents; and XI–XIII illustrate choice American historical medals. Davis 204. Ex Kolbe Sale 104, lot 236.