Chapman, S.H. & H. CATALOGUE OF A VERY FINE COLLECTION OF ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN, GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE, FOREIGN AND UNITED STATES COINS AND MEDALS, THE PROPERTY OF AND CATALOGUED BY S.H. & H. CHAPMAN. New York, October 9, 1879. 8vo, original light blue printed paper covers. (2), 33, (1) pages; 604 lots; 4 fine phototype plates with the original tissue guards. Covers a bit discolored; very good or better. Adams 1, with plates. The first Chapman sale. It was an auspicious beginning. The fine plates were prepared by Gutekunst, a famous early American photographer who was also responsible for the famous Maris New Jersey plate. The first plate depicts ancient coins; the second illustrates foreign and American coins and medals; and the last two depict choice large cents from the Chapmans' own collection. Adams B: "Proof 1836 50¢. 1874 20¢ pattern. Choice ancient gold/silver. Exceptional cents: finest known 1799 Silver Libertas." Davis 178. Fanning, Ancient Coins in Early American Auctions, 5. Ex R.W. Shipman Library, signed by him on the front cover; ex Homer K. Downing Library, with his numerical label; ex John J. Ford, Jr. Library (Kolbe Sale 96, lot 1030); ex Cardinal Collection Library.