Sage, Augustus B. CATALOGUE OF THE EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE CABINET OF COINS AND MEDALS, THE PROPERTY OF HENRY BOGERT, ESQ. New York: Bangs, February 28-March 5, 1859. 8vo, original printed yellow paper covers. (2), 93, (1) pages; 1653 lots. Spine somewhat worn; very good. [with] Sage, Augustus B. COINS AND MEDALS. ADDENDA TO THE CATALOGUE OF COINS, MEDALS, &C. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, COMMENCING FEB'Y 28TH, 1859, AT 5 O'CLOCK, P.M. New York: Bangs, March 7, 1859. 8vo, self-covered and stitched, as issued. 11, (1) pages; 332 lots (as listed in 331). Fine. Adams 2 in his listing of Bangs catalogues. Sage's most significant catalogue, and one of the most important U.S. sales of the 1850s. The sale contained important pieces and brought $2,198.47, a record at the time. The addenda is scarce. Q. David Bowers has written a wonderful book about Sage and the birth of the coin hobby in the United States, which is well worth reading. Attinelli 13-14. Davis 894. Ex Harry W. Bass, Jr. Library (Kolbe Sale 80), lot 484; ex Jim Neiswinter Library.
Price realized | 225 USD |
Starting price | 100 USD |
Estimate | 150 USD |