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Large-Paper Copy of the Elder Sale of the Chapman Collection

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Large-Paper Copy of the Elder Sale of the Chapman Collection
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Elder, Thomas L. THE SAMUEL HUDSON CHAPMAN COLLECTION. New York, May 20-22, 1929. 4to, original gilt-printed white card covers. 112 pages; 2524 lots. Marginal stains to covers; very good. Special Large Paper Edition. Tom Elder's paean to the Chapmans and their famous large format catalogues. Most copies of the catalogue were printed in Elder's usual 6 by 9 inch format, except for a small number issued in the 9 by 12 inch size as here. Adams 221, rated A- overall: "Précis on Samuel Hudson Chapman. Splendid ancients. Choice European. Higley, fine. Proof gold. MS 1851, proof 1853 $1. MS 1872-CC $1. Cent varieties: 1793, 1794. Gem fractional currency. Betts, Canadian medals. 1856 ff. Proof sets. Low 6, AR. Portion of Chapman's library." Ex Raymond Hale library.