George Kolbe forwarded the following information about the results of his latest numismatic literature sale. -Editor Some highlights from George Frederick Kolbe�s March 5, 2009 numismatic literature auction follow. In part two of the Bassoli library, Battaglini�s 1789 work on the coins of Rimini, from the library of Cardinal Grimaldi, sold for $977 on a $150 estimate and Olivieri & Zanetti�s 1773 work on the coins of Pesaro, estimated to bring $300, realized $891.
In part two of the Twinleaf library, the Breen/Vogel work on 1816-1857 brought $977 on a $150 estimate, Elder�s plated 1908 Wilson sale brought $747 and his 1910 Mougey sale with original plates realized $2,300.
Other highlights included a nice reprint set of Habich on Renaissance medals, which brought $1,380, Du Bois�s rare 1846 Pledges of History, the first work on the coin collection at the Philadelphia Mint, which sold for $1,265; and a little-known 1974 special convention issue of the Red Book. Estimated at $250, it ended up bringing $402.
Kolbe�s next sale is scheduled for June 11th, 2009 and will feature a wide variety of useful and desirable numismatic works. The catalogue will be accessible a month before the sale at www.numislit.com or printed copies may be ordered by sending $15.00 to George Frederick Kolbe, P. O. Drawer 3100, Crestline, CA 92325. Telephone: (909) 338-6527; Fax: (909) 338-6980; Email: GFK@numislit.com.
Wayne Homren, Editor
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