Literature - Deluxe Pittman, Price, Norweb + Carter, Bass, Starr and more!

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Deluxe Hardbound Editions of Pittman, Norweb, Eliasberg, and Price

 

The John Jay Pittman Collection. Selected Numismatic Rarities. Parts 1, 2, and 3. Deluxe Hardbound Edition I have been able to find auction records of only about 10 sets selling in the last decade – the latest of which was sold more than a year ago! Opportunities to acquire a set of Deluxe Pittman catalogs are few and far between. An exceedingly rare, handsomely bound catalog of one of the landmark sales of the 20th century – what more could a numismatist bibliophile ask for? - $799. Now reduced to $749.

 

These catalogs have been stored boxed in bubblewrap since the time of the sale and are all in pristine condition.

 

Part One, October 21-30 23, 1997. 303pp. 1264 lots. 12 color plates. Bound in exquisite, bright red leatherette. Prices realized list tucked into pocket on back cover. A special bookplate attached to front pastedown indicating date of sale, with signatures of Gehring C. Pittman, David W. Ackers, Thomas A. Mulvaney and Donald L. Slouffman. Number 79 of 250. The bookplate is loose but present, as is often the case (this can be easily re-affixed if the buyer should choose to do so).

 

Part Two, May 20-21, 1998. 276pp. 1265-2134 lots. 12 color plates. Bound in exquisite, bright red leatherette. Prices realized list tucked into pocket on back cover. A special bookplate attached to front pastedown indicating date of sale, with signatures of Gehring C. Pittman, David W. Ackers, Thomas A. Mulvaney and Donald L. Slouffman. Number 79 of 250.

 

Part Three, August 6-8, 1999. 503pp. 2135-5250 lots. 12 color plates. Bound in exquisite, bright red leatherette. Prices realized list tucked into pocket on back cover. A special bookplate attached to front pastedown indicating date of sale, with signatures of Gehring C. Pittman, David W. Ackers, Thomas A. Mulvaney and Donald L. Slouffman. Number 79 of 250. The bookplate is loose but present (this can be easily re-affixed if the buyer should choose to do so).

 

 

 

 

 

The Norweb Collection. Parts 1, 2, and 3. Bowers and Merena. Deluxe Hard Bound Editions

 

Part I, October 12-13, 1987. 415pp. 1413 lots

 

Part II, March 24-25, 1988. 291pp. 1270 lots

 

Part III, November 14-15, 1988. 443pp. 1452 lots

 

All three volumes with prices realized in pocket on back pastedowns. Original brown leatherette covers, gilt, original color pictorial card covers bound in. The magnificent Norweb Collection, well known as one of the greatest collections of colonial and early federal coins of all time! Very scarce and in high demand. - $195. Now reduced to $179.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection. May 19, 1998. David Akers. 120 pages. 213 lots. – Bound in blue leatherette with gilt lettering. Like new condition. A special bookplate attached to front pastedown indicating date of sale, with signatures of Dr. Thaine B. Price, David W. Akers, and Thomas A. Mulvaney. Number 79 of 250. The bookplate is loose but present, as is often the case (this can be easily re-affixed if the buyer should choose to do so). - $75. Now reduced to $69.

 

From the Experts at PCGS: “Dr. Thaine B. Price collected coins for over two decades. His goal was to assemble the finest possible set of 20th Century gold series, i.e. the four series minted from 1908 to 1933. Dr. Price had a great eye for quality and he was assisted in his pursuit by one of the top experts/dealers in the field, David Akers. Dr. Price also decided to put together the finest possible set of circulation strike Barber half dollars, and he also built a nearly complete set of Gem proof Barber halves. When David Akers auctioned the Price collection in 1998, it was one of the major events of the year, even though the auction only had 213 coins.

 

The Price collection of $5 Indians was spectacular, perhaps the best ever assembled. The set featured many Gems and Superb Gems, including some "finest known" specimens. The key 1909-O was the Eliasberg coin and it brought a mind-boggling $374,000 at the 1998 Price sale. The rare 1910-S was also the Eliasberg coin. The key 1913-S was a spectacular MS66 and it brought $110,000 at the Price sale. The 1915-S was a gorgeous MS65 and it brought $66,000 at the Price sale.”

 

 

 

 

 

Complete set of “Apostrophe” Auction Catalogs. Held jointly by Stacks, Superior, RORCOA, and Paramount. David Akers took the place of Paramount from 1988 to 1990. Each sale was limited to a total of 2000 lots, with 500 lots being contributed by each participating auction firm. A particular focus was given to coins of the highest caliber – the realized prices speak for the quality of the coins; the 24,000 lots contained in the 12 sales sold for a total combined $135 million!

 

The pages of these catalogs contain countless rarities. The RARCOA website states that “Many of the greatest rarities in American numismatics were sold by RARCOA in these sales, including the Dexter 1804 Dollar, the 1894-S Barber Dime, and a plethora of proof gold coins. Auction '79 included the first Brasher Doubloon sold at public auction since the Ten Eyck sale in 1922.”

 

The following complete set is perhaps as choice a set as one may come across. Of the 12 catalogs, 8 are still wrapped in their factory cellophane. Given the scarcity of these catalogs in such lofty preservation, I have fully described the condition, down to any imperfections in the cellophane wrap. Sure to please even the most fastidious numismatic bibliophile. - $SOLD

 

Auction '79 – Excellent condition – bright white text block, with no discoloration marks or other imperfections. 433 pgs.

Auction '80 – Like new – tightly bound with clean, pearly white pages and bright boards. Slight sun fading is noted on the spine – otherwise, like new. The original Prices Realized List is tipped in. 497 pgs.

Auction '81 – Brand new, in cellophane. The cello is still tight around the book, but with a few holes. The book is not affected in any way and is as new. 525 pgs.

Auction '82 – Brand new, in cellophane. The cello is still tight around the book, but with a few holes. The book is not affected in any way and is as new. 461 pgs.

Auction '83 – Like new – tightly bound with clean, pearly white pages and bright boards. 448 pgs.

Auction '84 – Brand new, in cellophane. The cello is a bit wrinkled, but otherwise, as new. 551 pgs.

Auction '85 – Brand new, in tight cellophane. The only imperfection which might be noted, is that the cellophane exhibits a few small tears over the back board of the catalog. 546 pgs.

Auction '86 – Like new; careful examination reveal some very light scuffing of the boards when titled under light. Original Prices Realized list tipped in. 586 pgs.

Auction '87 – Brand new, in tight cellophane. Perfect in all regards. 572 pgs.

Auction '88 - Brand new, in tight cellophane. Once again, perfect in all regards. 636 pgs.

Auction '89 - Brand new, in cellophane. A small 2” separation of the cellophane at the top of the book. In all other aspects, absolutely impeccable. 671 pgs.

Auction '90. Brand new, in tight cellophane. No imperfections. 747 pgs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bowers and Merena, August 30, 1999, The Walter H. Childs Collection. Notable for superb early gold and a remarkable assembly of early dollars. This auction hosts the finest know Class I 1804 Dollar, graded PCGS PR-68! A comprehensive writeup is given for this coin, including a census of know examples. Prices realized list tipped in. - $15. Reduced to $12.

 

Bowers and Merena, November 20-21, 2000, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV. The last of four catalogs containing Bass' remarkable gold collection. The coins offered in this part alone are breathtaking. Scarce catalog. - $15

 

Bowers and Merena, March 15-17, 2001, The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II. Very strong in Betts medals. - $8

 

Bowers and Merena, May 21, 2001, The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III. Once again, very strong in Betts medals but not lacking in other departments. Strong selections of Indian Peace Medals, gold coins, seated, and more are offered. - $8

 

Stack's, “October 18, 1935”, 50th Anniversary Reprint of Sale #1, in excellent condition. - $5

 

Stack's, Jan 18-21, 1984, The Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection of United States Gold, Silver and Copper Coins. Foreign Coins. The Special Hardbound Edition. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering; original printed front card cover mounted. The Prices Realized List housed in pocket on rear cover. Mounted cover rubbed, as it always is. Slightly curved – very difficult to see when lay flat, stood up, or even when held in your hands, it is only plainly evident when the fore-edge is held parallel to the eyes.

 

Excellent description, as given in Kolbe and Fanning sale: A most important sale featuring, among others, coins from the Dunham, Neil, Green, At-water, Olson, Roe, Farouk, Roach, Granberg, Newcomer and Haseltine collections. According to the firm, the collection was "highlighted by the finest and most complete collection of U.S. Silver Dollars ever to be auctioned." Additionally, the series of pioneer and territorial gold coins was "unique in its own right," featuring thirty-one $50 slugs and many other great rarities. The first Stack's sale where the cataloguing is attributed to a single firm member, namely Norman Stack, who took great pride in this production.” The specimen which appeared in this sale (February 28th, 2015, lot 319), sold for a total of $211.50. This is an excellent opportunity for those who missed out on that lot or frankly, anyone would desires this scarce catalog. - $125 delivered. Reduced to $110.

 

 

 

 

Stack's, March 20, 1984, The John L. Roper, 2nd Collection of Americana. 87 pgs. Strong in currency (colonial/fractional/Confederate/U.S, etc.), as well as Hard Times Tokens. - $5

 

Stack's, June 13, 14, 1984, The Floyd T Starr Collection of United States Large Cents/Half Cents – As the name of the sale/consignor would suggest, this is a fabulous early copper collection. Expertly cataloged with clear color plates. - $18. Reduced to $15.

 

 

 

 

Stack's, October 16, 1990, The Allen F. Lovejoy Reference Collection of United States Dimes 1792-1945. Landmark collection of early dimes. Replete with classic rarities, condition census coins, and plate coins from Early United States Dimes, which Lovejoy co-authored. - $12

 

 

 

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