FORRER, Leonard. Biographical dictionary of medallists, coin-, gem-, and seal-engravings, mint-masters, &c. ancien and modern [...]. London, Spink & son, 1907 [- 1930].
Estimation :
100 / 120
Adjudication :
340 €
Description
6 (of 8) vol. in-8°; 8 front. (2 first vol. lacking). Contemporary binding : threequarter black shagreen, boards of blue cloth, gilt titled ribbed spines, gilt top-edges (2 spines faded, a few small wears).
FIRST EDITION of this work illustrated with 8 frontispieces, numerous vignettes in the text and some full-pages.
Forrer (1869-1953), German numismat worked for the auction house Spink & son, which published his work. With 2 vol. of supplement.
Provenance : [Jean Jadot] (sans mention ni ex-libris).
Édition originale de ce répertoire biographique. Demi-chagrin noir à coins de l'ép. (incomplet des 2 prem. vol., 2 dos passés).
FIRST EDITION of this work illustrated with 8 frontispieces, numerous vignettes in the text and some full-pages.
Forrer (1869-1953), German numismat worked for the auction house Spink & son, which published his work. With 2 vol. of supplement.
Provenance : [Jean Jadot] (sans mention ni ex-libris).
Édition originale de ce répertoire biographique. Demi-chagrin noir à coins de l'ép. (incomplet des 2 prem. vol., 2 dos passés).
