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SPINK TO SELL RARE 1852 ORMSBY WORK SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
Howard Daniel notes that there's an important U.S. numismatic book in the September 29th Spink sale in London. Lot 1022 is a copy of W. L. Ormsby's rare 1852 work, "A Description of the Present System of Banknote Engraving".
-Editor
W.L.Ormsby, a book bound in green leather with gold lettering and titled 'A description of the present system of Banknote engraving', printed New York, 1852, cotaining various plates and engravings including a sheet of Railroad Bank $1 (4), Adrian, multiple vignettes and engine turnings excellent condition, attractive and rare Estimate £ 500-700
To read the complete lot description, see:
Sale 1022 Lot 1730
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