LANG NUMISMATIC LITERATURE AUCTION 6

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V28 2025 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 28, Number 18, 2025, Article 2

The sixth numismatic literature auction from Numismatic Antiquarian Bookshop Lang closes May 15, 2025. Here's the announcement. -Editor

You can look forward to a varied selection of numismatic literature. Particularly noteworthy is a part of the library of a passionate book lover, which is characterized by magnificent bindings and rare books and catalogs that are almost impossible to find in the original. We are delighted to be able to offer this valuable collection in our auction.

In addition, an extensive collection of antique numismatics will be auctioned, comprising both rare works and standard literature. As usual, numerous bibliophile works, periodicals and auction catalogs can be found in the various sections. The auction catalogs range from entire series to special collections - a paradise for collectors and enthusiasts.

Lot 171: Forrer, L. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Greek Coins Formed by Sir Hermann Weber M.D. 1823-1918. London 1922-1929. 3 parts in 7 volumes, complete. 4 text volumes and 3 plate volumes. Frontispiece, XVI, 377 p.; 579 p.; 473 p.; pp. 474 - 996; 318 tfn. 7 vols. Full cloth, slight signs of wear, one volume of plates somewhat damaged, partially uncut.

With bookplates "Wayte Raymond" and "Herbert Kreindler" in volume 1. Rarely offered.

Lot 20: Gaetani, P.A. Museum Mazzuchellianum, seu Numismata Virorum doctrina praestantium, quae apud Jo. Mariam Comitem Mazzuchellum Brixiae servantur. Venice 1761-1763. 2 parts, complete. XXIII, 455 p., 100 tfn. ; XXVI, 430 p., tfn. 101 - 208 tfn. 2 vols. Contemporary full vellum, corners bumped, some worming.

Lot 408: Bahrfeldt, E. Das Münzwesen der Mark Brandenburg von den ältesten Zeiten bis Kurfürst Friedrich III. Berlin 1889 + 1895 and Halle 1913. Vol. 1: Das Münzwesen der Mark Brandenburg von den ältesten Zeiten bis zum Anfange der Regierung der Hohenzollern. IX, 314 p., 1 stammtf., 1 map, 28 tfn. Volume 2: The coinage of the Margraviate of Brandenburg under the Hohenzollerns up to the Great Elector, from 1415 to 1640. Volume II: Under the Hohenzollerns up to the Great Elector. VI, 571 p., 25 tfn. Vol. 3: The Coinage of the Mark Brandenburg under Frederick William, the Great Elector and Elector Frederick III, 1640 - 1701. IX, 174 p., 27 Tfn. 3 volumes. Uniform half leather, partly rubbed and foxed, corners bumped.

The auction will be held online on the Auex platform, so you can participate conveniently from anywhere in the world. Further information on registration and the auction conditions can be found on our website. We recommend that you register early to ensure that you can take part in this unique event.

You will also have the opportunity to place pre-bids via the following platforms:

We look forward to welcoming you on May 15, 2025 and are convinced that this auction will be an unforgettable experience for every collector in the field of numismatics and bibliophilia. Make a note of the date and be there!