Elder, Thomas L. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF THE GEORGE C. CARLTON COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES CENTS., ETC., AND OTHER PROPERTIES... New York, December 6-8, 1917. 4to, original printed card covers. 93, (3) pages; 2304 lots; 5 superb 8 by 10 inch photographic plates, tipped in as issued. Inscribed to Lyman Low by Elder on the title. Lower spine with small tape repair; housed in custom made tan half calf clamshell box. Near fine. Adams 152, with plates. Rated B+ overall: "Fine date set of cents, many MS and plated. Proof 1846 5¢. Assay medals. Strong gold: 1804 $10, 1825 $2.50, 1865 $1, 1806/04 $2.50. 1850 Baldwin $5. RR Bechtlers. Proof 1855, 1856 5¢." Lyman Low's copy of this rare plated sale, boldly inscribed to him by Elder on the title page. Only four or five different plated examples of this sale have come to sale in the past quarter century. The first plate depicts American gold coins, large cents, Assay medals, a few ancient and foreign coins, etc.; the next two plates illustrate large cents; the fourth plate depicts patterns, United States gold coins and a few territorial pieces, along with ancient and foreign coins; and the final plate illustrates large cents and ancient British, United States and pioneer gold coins. Ex Dennis Mendelson Library (Kolbe Sale 52, lot 114); ex Tony Terranova Library (Kolbe & Fanning Sale 137, lot 93) at $3500 hammer; ex Cardinal Collection Library..