Description: The Coin Collector's Manual, or Guide to the Numismatic Student in the Formation of a Cabinet of Coins: Comprising an historical and critical account of the origin and progress of coinage, from the earliest period to the fall of the Roman empire; with some account of the coinages of modern Europe, more especially of Great Britain.byH. Noel Humphreys (Author of 'The Coins of England', 'Ancient Coins and Medals,' etc. etc.) In Two Volumes London: George Bell and Sons, York Street, Covent Garden1883 Two hardback volumes in original textured maroon cloth, with spine text indicating the "Bohn's Reference Library" series. Hardback, 2 volumes, maroon cloth. Vol 1: [16pp publishers adverts] + xxiv + 352pp + 30pp further adverts. Vol 2: [16pp publishers adverts] 353-726pp + 30pp adverts. Slight bumping to edge of volume one, otherwise excellent near fine condition. A lovely set with significant provenance - "F. G. Smart" ownership signature on title pages of both volumes. Frank G. Smart aka Francis Gray Smart (1844-1912) of Caius College, Cambridge, was an important coin collector whose rare collection of Anglo-Saxon coins was inherited by his wealthy nephew, T. C. G. Duncanson (1873-1933) of Emmanuel College, who later presented it to the Fitzwilliam Museum. F. G. Smart has an entry on the Sue Young Histories website for Homeopathic research - described as an orthodox physician - first President of the Tunbridge Wells Amateur Photographic Association, member of the Royal Meteorological Society, member of Linnean Society of London, member of the Society of Antiquaries of London, member of the British Numismatic Society, member of the Royal Societies Club - who converted to homeopathy to become a Physician at the Tunbridge Wells and West Kent Homeopathic Dispensary, and the founder of the Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital. Overseas buyers please contact me first for a P&P quote.
Price: 125 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-06T21:17:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 37.64 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardback
Non-Fiction Subject: Coin Collecting and Numismatics
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Henry Noel Humphreys
Original/Reproduction: Original
Publisher: George Bell and Sons
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1883
