Musante, Neil. MEDALLIC WASHINGTON. London: Spink, 2016. Two volumes, bound in one. 4to, original blue half morocco, gilt, with marbled sides; spines with five raised bands, ruled and lettered in gilt; top page edges gilt. 830 pages; illustrated throughout in color; three color photographic plates bound in, depicting the Wright Declaration of Independence medal, the gold Washington before Boston medal, and a group of Washington funeral medals. Fine. Set 11 of only 20 thus bound by Harcourt Bindery, featuring a custom bookplate, based on Washington's bookplate, numbered and initialed by the author. A comprehensive and well-produced work, covering medals produced from 1777 to 1890. The standard work on the subject. Ex Cardinal Collection Library.
Price realized | 500 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 750 USD |