The Art of Ancient Coins

Regling, Kurt. DIE ANTIKE MÜNZE ALS KUNSTWERK. First edition. Berlin, 1924. Tall 8vo, later tan half morocco, gilt, with marbled sides; spine with five raised bands, ruled, lettered and decorated in gilt. (8), 148 pages; 45 fine plates. Final plates with untrimmed margins, one with minor chipping. Near fine. A handsome publication, which illustrated for the first time a number of important pieces from the Berlin cabinet. Clain-Stefanelli 3567*: “A classic work.” Daehn 1187: “Examines ancient coins as works of art.”