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Woodward's All the Kingdoms of the World, with Plates

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Woodward's All the Kingdoms of the World, with Plates
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Woodward, W. Elliot. ALL THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD. CATALOGUE OF W. ELLIOT WOODWARD'S COLLECTION OF COINS, MEDALS, ETC. New York: Bangs, Oct. 13-18, 1884. 8vo, modern maroon cloth, gilt; original printed wraps bound in. (2), (5)-251, (1) pages; 4219 lots; 7 fine heliotype plates. Priced throughout in black ink. Wraps worn and taped; else fine. A Thick Paper Copy. William Elliot Woodward's magnificent and extensive personal collection, catalogued and illustrated in inimitable style. Plated copies are infrequently offered. The first plate depicts orders and decorations; the second mainly illustrates Boston-related medals; plate three is devoted to numismatic medals and tokens; the fourth plate depicts medical medals, foreign gold coins, and a "Unique Coin of New Jersey"; plate five illustrates crowns and multiple thalers; plate six continues these and also depicts some siege pieces; plate seven is devoted wholly to siege pieces. Adams A: "Boston-related material. 1802 5¢. RR $5, $2.50 and gold patterns. Unique NJ. Definitive catalogs. The essence of Woodward." Davis 1183. Ex Kolbe Sale 61, lot 610.