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Chapman: Coins of the World Ancient and Modern: The Collection of John Story Jenks Catalogued by He

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Chapman: Coins of the World Ancient and Modern: The Collection of John Story Jenks Catalogued  by He
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Chapman, Henry. COINS OF THE WORLD ANCIENT AND MODERN: THE COLLECTION OF JOHN STORY JENKS CATALOGUED BY HENRY CHAPMAN. Davis & Harvey. 1921. 4to, 635 pages; Hardcover; Ex Charles Davis March 4, 2000 sale; White cloth gilt; discolored from use; corners bumped and edges worn; Henry Chapman's best-remembered sale, and one of the finest coin auctions ever held in this country. John Story Jenks began collecting coins around 1850 and was 82 years of age when his collection was sold. For years the Jenks catalogue served as the best single reference guide to the entire range of numismatics. The American coins, from Colonials to pioneer gold, were of prime importance. Also hugely significant was the fine array of ancient Greek and Roman coins, the incredible selection of medieval and modern European rarities, and an especially important and extensive series of British coins. Subject: Coinage - World