Excerpt from Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals: The Property of Charles Clay, M. D., Of Manchester, England IT is now some ten or twelve years since the name of Dr. Charles Clay, of Manchester, England, became known to American collectors, in connection with an already celebrated Cabinet of Coins. American travellers, with antiquarian tastes, have been in the habit of calling upon this genial and enthusiastic collector, at his home, and viewing his rarities, many of which were to be seen nowhere else. From these gentlemen, the fame of Dr. Clay's collection has spread far and wide; besides, the Dr. Has never been slow to furnish his correspondents on this side of the Atlantic with rubbings and descriptions of his most valued pieces. Among those most favored, in this connection, are Messrs. W. Elliot Woodward and S. S. Crosby, of Boston, to whom, in advance of the Catalogue, almost every important piece in the collection is known. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Catalogue of the Splendid and Valuable Collections of American Coins and Medals of C. T. Whitman, Esq., Of New York City The extensive and valuable numismatic library will be sold in the Fall, not sufficient time to catalogue it for sale at this season. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Catalogue of the Collection of Coins and Medals of Charles Morris, Esq., Chicago, Ill., A Philadelphia Gentleman, and the Late Richard L. Ashhurst, Esq., Philadelphia, Pa The following pages describe probably the earliest col lection of coins formed in the United States, the father of the present collector being a collector prior to 1830, in which year he attended a sale of coins in the city of Lon don, England, purchasing a number of the choicest items herein offered. The notable items in the collection are: N. E. Shilling; Lord Baltimore shilling and Sixpence, the former probably unique; the Carolina Elephant half penny; 17 85 Vermont cent; rare Washington coins and medals; the early Ameri can medals, mostly contemporaneous impressions, and especially rare is the medal for the Battle of Germantown, medal of Truxton, the Fame medal of Washington. The 1793 wreath cent is a gem fit for any cabinet. In the Morris collection will be found several items of interest to Canadians, especially the Peace Medal of Queen Victoria given to an Indian chief by the then Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward VII, Communion tokens and early American medals. Every coin or medal is guaranteed genuine, and this holds good indefinitely. Catalogues marked with the price of what each lot sold for will be supplied-after the sale for 50 cents. I will execute bids for the usual 10 per cent. Of the amount purchased. The auctioneers will execute bids free of commission, but assume no responsibility and require payment to be made before delivery. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Catalogue of the Celebrated and Valuable Collection of American Coins and Medals of Charles I. Bushnell, Esq. Of New York, Catalogued by S. H. And H. Chapman, Philadelphia: And to Be Sold at Auction by Messrs. Bangs and Co., Nos. 739 and 741, Broadway, New York, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th of June, 1882 This is the finest collection of American Coins and Medals ever sold, and we have not spared labor or expense in the preparation of the Catalogue; we had the paper made to order, and had new type purchased from which to print it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Collection of Coins and Medals of the United States: The Property of Mr. Charles Morris, Chicago Mr. Charles Morris has been for many years an ardent collector, and the dispersal of his fifty years of work in the field of Numismatics will prove an opportunity to collectors to add to their collections. This catalogue describes Part I of his collection, the balance to be sold later will chiefly consist of his unapproachable collection of Canadian coins, tokens and medals. Careful perusal of the following pages will disclose many desirable pieces, notably the Sommer Islands; N. E. And Pine Tree shillings; the two Highley coppers; New, Yorke token; Standish Barry three pence; Bechtler gold coins; Philadelphia shil ling; splendid set of rare half cents; great silver medal given to Indian chief by George Washington, etc. All coins or medals are guaranteed genuine, and this holds good indefinitely. Catalogue with 5 plates and portrait will be supplied on receipt of $1 before the sale; or after sale, hand priced, for Catalogue, without plates, priced after sale, for 65c. Cash with order. We charge 10 per cent. Commission on the amount pur chased. The auctioneers will execute bids free of charge, but they assume no responsibility, and require payment to be made prior to shipment of the goods. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.