An essay on medals

[Pinkerton, John]

Published by printed for James Dodsley in Pall Mall, London, 1784
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First edition, 8vo, pp. xxxii, 324, [2]; original drab paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback, manuscript title on spine; boards rubbed, extremities worn, spine a little spotted; a good to very good, sound and clean copy. An immensely popular guide to coin collecting. "A popular handbook for coin collectors, still of interest, especially for giving the flavour of late eighteenth century numismatics and personalities, enlivened by Pinkerton's often dyspeptic remarks on earlier numismatic writers" (Manville). Lowndes 1871; Manville 213. Seller Inventory # 66958

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Title: An essay on medals
Publisher: printed for James Dodsley in Pall Mall, London
Publication Date: 1784
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition

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