The E-Sylum:  Volume 5, Number 26, June 23, 2002, Article 5

1902 AUCTION INFO SOUGHT

  NBS Board member (and historian) Joel Orosz writes: "I
  recently made a fortunate purchase from a bookstore of an
  extra-illustrated copy of Thomas Wyatt's 'Memoirs of the
  Generals, Commodores and Other Commanders...Who
  Were Presented with Medals by Congress... '  published in
  1848.   Besides the usual 14 plates of medals, this edition
  contains an additional 40 engravings, depicting the
  commanders who received the medals.

  On the first free fly is noted "Bt. at Bangs Auction Nov. 1
  902."  Gengerke notes four auctions for that month and year,
  but only two are likely candidates:  Lyman Low's auction of
  11-26-02, and Manhattan Coin Company's Sale #3, of
  11-29-02.  If any E-Sylum  readers have access to copies
  of either catalogue, and would be willing to share with me
  auctioneer, lot number, price, consignor, purchaser, and
  any other relevant information, I would greatly appreciate it.
  The book would be described as red morocco, gilt, with
  marbled boards and gilt top edge, five raised spine bands,
  and of course, extra-illustrated."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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