VAN LOON, Gerard Hedendaagsche penningkunde, zynde eene Verhandeling van den oorspronk van 't geld, de opkomst en 't onderscheyd der gedenkpenningen; den aardt en de rekenwyze der legpenningen; de wyze van 't syfferen der Ouden, den oorspronk der...
Estimation :
200 / 300
Adjudication :
200 €
Description
syfferletteren, toverpenningen en noodmunten (...). 1732 Chr. van Lom, folio, cont. quarter calf (corners sl. bumped), spine on 6 raised bands (joints splitting, rest. at head & tail), [12]-389 (= 289)-[27] pp. (minor spotting). Good copy.
First edition of this important numismatic work by the historian G. van Loon (1683-1758). Containing a monetary history, essays on medals, ciphers, etc. Engr. ills : ill. on title, headpiece by D. Coster, 3 endpieces and 268 ills in text (some half-page) depicting i.a. coins. This work announces his major work "Beschrijving der Nederlandsche historiepenningen" (The Hague, 1734). Title printed in red & black. Text printed in 2 cols.
First edition of this important numismatic work by the historian G. van Loon (1683-1758). Containing a monetary history, essays on medals, ciphers, etc. Engr. ills : ill. on title, headpiece by D. Coster, 3 endpieces and 268 ills in text (some half-page) depicting i.a. coins. This work announces his major work "Beschrijving der Nederlandsche historiepenningen" (The Hague, 1734). Title printed in red & black. Text printed in 2 cols.
