Books and Catalogs - Garrett, Akers, Eliasberg Gold, Pittman, Briggs, and more!

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The John Jay Pittman Collection Catalog. Part Three. The World Coins. Over 3000 lots on 503 pages.

 

An immense collection of world coins, spanning many centuries and numerous continents. The John Pittman collection is unbelievable in both quality and scope. Dozens of superb rarities are found throughout (1936 "Dot" Specimen Set from Canada, the unique Japan Meiji 13 (1880) Proof set, the 1636 Spanish 50 Reales), but the jaw-dropping coins do not stop there - in the words of David Akers, "the sale also offers many, many other items which are sufficiently rare that they would be the highlight of virtually any other collection of World Coins". In superb condition, both inside and out. After this one sells, it is unlikely I'll have another for quite some time, as they are notoriously tough to find. Offered at $95 delivered. Reduced to $85 delivered.

 

 

 

 

The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of US Liberty Seated Quarters by Larry Briggs.

 

The single best resource available in the field of Seated Quarters. This book includes identifying characteristics for die marriages, along with comments on rarity, strike and more for each individual date and mintmark. This book has become very difficult to find in recent years and the few that do appear are quickly snapped up. Signs of use are evident on the covers, which shows scuffing, along with a few chips and marks. The spine is very lightly twisted, having no effect on the book's use, whatsoever. Otherwise, the book is excellent - tightly bound, with clean, unmarked pages. These slight cosmetic issues allow you to purchase the book far cheaper than it would otherwise be available for. $SOLD

 

 

The Garrett Collection. Parts I through IV. Bowers and Ruddy. Deluxe Hard Bound Editions

 

Part I, November 28-29, 1979. 153pp. 622 lots

 

Part II, March 26-27, 1980. 193pp. 1195 lots

 

Part III, October 1-2, 1980. 157pp. 1692 lots

 

Part IV, March 25-26, 1981. 180pp. 661 lots

 

Lovely black binding with gilt lettering. Prices realized bound in. Each is in excellent condition, both internally and externally. Pages are clean, white, and mark-free. Aesthetically superior and far more durable than their soft-bound counterparts, these catalogs are the ideal way to enjoy what is perhaps the most legendary numismatic auction in American history. - $SOLD

 

 

 

 

The United States Gold Coin Collection (Eliasberg). Bowers and Ruddy Galeries. October 27-29, 1982. Special Deluxe Edition.

 

Lovely blue leatherette, with inset photo of High Relief 1907 St. Gaudens Double Eagle, on deep red background. With gold borders and gilt lettering. Slight discoloration and very gentle waviness are present at the edges of the pages. Neither of these extend into the pages once opened. Internally excellent, tightly bound, with bright white, unmarked pages. A wonderful presentation of the stupendous and famously complete Eliasberg Gold Collection. - $110 delivered. Reduced to $100.

 

 

 

 

Another Example of The United States Gold Coin Collection (Eliasberg). Bowers and Ruddy Galeries. October 27-29, 1982. Special Deluxe Edition.

 

Lovely blue leatherette, with inset photo of High Relief 1907 St. Gaudens Double Eagle, on deep red background. With gold borders and gilt lettering. The emblem appears to have been torn off and reattached, and the corners are bumped. Internally excellent, tightly bound, with bright white, unmarked pages. A wonderful presentation of the stupendous and famously complete Eliasberg Gold Collection. - $75 delivered.

 

 

 

 

Complete Set of United States Gold Coins: An Analysis of Auction Records by David W. Akers. Volumes I-VI (Gold Dollars through Double Eagles).

 

A truly superb date-by-date evaluation of the entirety of United States circulation gold issues. Though their titles may suggest a mere condition census and/or price analysis, these books are far more. Of particular value is Akers' “Comment” section, where he discusses various characteristics for each date, gleaned from his extraordinary research and experience. These comments are composed of statements concerning various combinations of the following: rarity in all of its variations (conditional, relative, marketplace, etc.), strike characteristics, major varieties and more.

 

The boards display moderate shelfwear/scuffing but the books are internally clean and tightly bound. Despite signs of handling, they are not at all unattractive and will well serve your reference needs. Scarce, especially as a complete set, and always in demand. Pictures of back covers available on request. - $SOLD

 

 

 

 

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).

 

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.” - $69 delivered. Now reduced to $60 delivered.

 

 

 

 

Terms

 

Delivery by USPS Media Mail is included in listed prices. Care is always taken in packing, to ensure that the books arrive at your mailbox in the same condition they left mine.

Payment by Paypal (please add 3% or send as gift), check or Postal MO is gladly accepted. In the case of payment by check or money order, I will ship the books after the payment has cleared.

All items are sold with a 5 day return period, assuming the condition is as stated in this listing. Buyers pay return shipping.

 

 

 

References

 

Collector's Universe Forum References:

Purchased From – Mistercoinman, Coiny, Coinfolio, ProfHaroldHill, GotTheBug, RichieUrich, 410a, Gerard, PreTurb, Barndog

Sold To – okiedude, RichieUrich, PreTurb, numisma, splitaces, tydye, breakdown, ranshdow, robertpr, bidask

 

Collector's Society Forum References:

Purchased From – DaveG, RichH

Sold To – Deerefan8420, RichH, Ugakoivet, wdrob

 

Cointalk Forum References:

Sold To- Mainebill, PennyGuy, jmon, treylxapi47, Ed Sims, jaceravone, Nuglet, vpr

 

 

 

Thank you for your consideration,

Jesse

 

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Additional Eliasberg Gold catalog added and prices reduced.

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