The Massive John Story Jenks Sale, with Plates

Chapman, Henry. CATALOGUE OF THE JOHN STORY JENKS COLLECTION OF COINS. ANCIENT GREEK, ROMAN AND THE ENTIRE WORLD. EARLY AMERICAN COLONIAL AND STATE ISSUES AND UNITED STATES PATTERNS AND THE REGULAR SERIES. Philadelphia: Davis & Harvey, December 7–17, 1921. 4to, later green cloth, gilt. xii, 653, (3) pages; 7302 lots; 42 superb photographic plates of coins and medals; original printed prices realized list bound in. Original printed announcement letter laid in. Near fine Adams 40, rated A+ overall: “Henry Chapman’s magnum opus. Superb coins of the world plus U.S. all series, all expertly described.” The most famous of the Chapman sales and one of the most renowned American coin auction ever held. For years the Jenks catalogue served as the best American single reference guide to the entire range of numismatics. Of great importance for the fine array of ancient Greek and Roman coins alone, also featured was an incredible selection of medieval and modern European rarities, and an especially important and extensive series of British coins. The American coins, from colonials to pioneer gold, were also of prime importance. Clain-Stefanelli 7997*. Davis 210. Grierson 276. Spring 100.