Woodward, W. Elliot. CATALOGUE OF AMERICAN COINS, MEDALS, &C., FROM THE CABINETS OF J.N.T. LEVICK, J. OSBORN EMERY, F.I. ILSLEY, AND L.H. ABBEY. New York: Cooley, October 18–22, 1864. 155, (1) pages; 2942 lots. Hand-priced in ink. Original printed paper covers bound in. [bound with] Woodward, W. Elliot. PRICED CATALOGUE OF THE ENTIRE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN COINS, MEDALS, &C. MADE BY JOHN F. MCCOY, ESQ., OF NEW YORK CITY, AND NOW OWNED BY W. ELLIOT WOODWARD... New York: J.E. Cooley, May 17–21, 1864. (4), 160, (4) pages; 3122 lots. Hand-priced in ink. [bound with] Woodward, W. Elliot. CATALOGUE OF THE NUMISMATIC COLLECTION OF FRANCIS S. HOFFMAN, ESQ., OF NEW YORK. New York: Leavitt, Strebeigh, April 24–27, 1866. 120 pages; 2340 lots. Hand-priced in ink. Original printed paper covers bound in. [bound with] Cogan, Edward. CATALOGUE OF A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF COINS AND MEDALS, CONSISTING OF AMERICAN GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER, ENGLISH SILVER, COLONIAL, WASHINGTON, AND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PATTERN PIECES, TOGETHER WITH CONTINENTAL AND COLONIAL PAPER MONEY. New York, September 27–28, 1869. 46, (2) pages; 967 lots. Hand-priced in ink. Original printed paper front cover bound in. Four catalogues, bound in one volume. 8vo, contemporary maroon half roan; spine with four raised bands, lettered and decorated in gilt. Signed by P.O. Tremblay on the front pastedown; handwritten table of contents also signed by Tremblay. Near fine. Four notable auction catalogues. The October 1864 sale (Adams 10) is rated A+ by Adams (rated A in eleven separate categories) and features a Brasher doubloon, the famous 1799 Abbey cent, rare quarter dollars, early proof sets, Washingtonia, and much more. The total of $9,780.16 was the second highest ever achieved by an American coin auction sale. Attinelli 38. The McCoy sale (Adams 9) was Woodward’s fourth Semi-Annual Sale, and is a landmark early collection, rated A by Adams in eleven different categories and A+ overall. One of the most important sales of the time period. Attinelli 36–37. Davis 1156. The 1866 Hoffman sale (Adams 14) was Woodward’s 8th Semi-Annual Sale. Rated A– overall (A in medals and Washingtonia) by Adams. Attinelli 44. The Cogan sale is Adams 21, rated B: “MS 1796 10¢. 1857 proof set. RR $2.50 gold. MS wreath & chain 1¢. Gem half disme.” Rarely available, especially priced. Ex P. O. Tremblay with his name in gilt at the base of the spine and autograph on inside front cover; ex Château de Ramezay Library; ex Kolbe Sale 70, lot 155; ex Wayne Homren Library.
Price realized | 500 USD |
Starting price | 200 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |