Handsomely Bound Set of Penny-Wise

Early American Coppers. PENNY-WISE. Volumes 1–50 (1967–2016), consecutive issues 1–286, complete. 4to, handsomely bound in twenty-two volumes in later tan half morocco, gilt, with marbled sides; spines with five raised bands, ruled and decorated in gilt; green morocco spine labels, gilt; original printed card covers bound in. Early issues were folded for mailing and have occasional stains and markings; the volumes as a whole are fine. Perhaps the finest bound set of Penny-Wise we have ever offered. Certainly the most lively, and perhaps the most important, specialized American numismatic periodical ever issued, Penny-Wise is an indispensable source of information on United States large cents and half cents.. The early volumes are rarely seen: the ones in this set were those originally sent to EAC Member #49, Mr. Gordon Gill of Madison, Wisconsin. This set was first bound for Roger Siboni, a close friend of Syd Martin’s. Martin continued the bindings when he purchased the set from Siboni some years ago. It is a remarkably handsome set, with the bindings acting as a fitting tribute to the quality of the publication.