Books (18) English Silver Coinage 1992 Edition, Coincraft Standard Catalogue 2000 Edition, Spink Standard Catalogues (2) 2002 and 2005 Editions, Coin Yearbooks (2) 2001 and 2002 Editions, Coins Market Values (2) 2000 and 2001 Editions, Collector's Coins great Britain 2001, British Campaign Medals 1914-2000 by Peter Duckers, Collecting Military medals by Colin Narbeth, Check Your Change No.1, Pocket Money Guide 1968, Eyewitness Guide to Money, Revised Edition 1999, A.F.Brock Auction Catalogue 2003, and 2 other non-numismatic titles, Home and Ideas 2004 Summer, and National Association of Choirs 2004, along with A Coin album with printed pages from Charles II to William IV, most in good condition, the Coincraft catalogue with the back detached
Wartime Trench Art (7) some made from bullet casings, includes two items made into knife shapes, one engraved BALKANS, Medals (2) Lusitania 1915 EF, a Bovril medal 40mm diameter in silver, hallmarked 1924 Birmingham, awarded to J.Lawrence EF boxed, a London Transportbadge with yellow roundel, in silver hallmarked 1969, a British Railways cap badge, a German Nazi Gau Munchen badge 1933 by Deschler & Sohn, GB Military Button Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteers, by Firmin & Sons, London, an Army Service Corps cap badge, and a pin badge in brass showing a hot air balloon surrounded by upright wings, in good second-hand condition, along with German Crimea Shields 1941-1942 (2) Fine to VF
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
Books (6) British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 2 'The Reign of Queen Victoria' by Laurence Brown (2007 edition), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558 to the present day with valuations by Daniel Fearon, 1984 Edition, The Banknote Yearbook 6th Edition (2009), The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition (2013), British Military Authority Occupation Currency 1942-1956 Europe and North Africa by T.A.van Elmpt (2003), Standard Catalogue of British Coins 2004 (39th Edition), all in very good second-hand condition
Jewellery and antiquities (8) A match holder British Empire Exhibition 1924 containing a Piccadilly Hotel matchbook with two matches, an Army Ordinance Corps matchbox holder initialled HJB with 08525 at the top, a silver coloured, gilt interior snuff box, a miniature writing pad case with pen-shaped removable catch, a silver St. Christopher medallion 19mm diameter, a decorative mother-of-pearl oval shaped pendant, 24mmx41mm with decorative silver catch and pin, an ingot-shaped silver St. Christopher 15 grammes with two diamonds inset and a pair of silver ear-rings with blue opaque stones total 6.9 grammes weight, all in good used condition
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Books (10) The Bronze Coinage of the Late Roman Empire by Hugh Goodacre, Spink 1922. The Milled Silver Coinage of Great Britain, Spink 1925. The Coin Collector's Manual Volumes I and II by H.Noel Humphreys 1853. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century in the County of Hertfordshire by George C.Williamson. Glendining & Co. Auction Catalogue 4th November 1958 Part VII of the Richard Cyril Lockett Collection (English part III). English Coins by George C. Brooke, 1932. Handbook of the Coins of Great Britain and Ireland, The British Museum 1899. Catalogue of the Coins and Medals of the Tudors and Stuarts for sale by B.A.Seaby Ltd. Roman Silver Coins Volume I The Republic to Augustus, by H.A.Seaby 1967 in mixed condition
International Society of Postmaster Official Sterling Silver Proofs of The Greatest Stamps of the British Empire containing 50 silver stamp replicas with display album and certificates, along with The Heart of HeritageCollection of 25 sterling silvermedals includes a large medal which weighs nearly 300 grams 1975 issue in a presentation box
Book - The Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland - The British Museum, by Seaby Publications 1979 an impressive tome, dust cover with some tears, overall in good condition
Book - The Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland - The British Museum, by Seaby Publications 1979 an impressive tome, dust cover with some tears, overall in good condition
Edward VIII a 7-piece set comprising Portrait Medal 44mm diameter in silver Obverse full face portrait EDWARD VIII - 1936 Reverse Coat of arms within Order of the garter ER on either side UNC lightly toned, Coronation medal 1937 in bronze EF, Straits Settlements Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M1a UNC, Australia Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M3 UNC, Great Britain Crown 1936 Lobel Fantasy series X#M5 UNC, Double Florins (2) 1936 'Golder' Bust in copper Lustrous UNC, 1936 'Golder' bust in golden alloy Lustrous UNC, all in a wooden box from Purse and Catchpole (Regent Street Jewellers), also Edward, Prince of Wales visit to Argentina 1925 (3) the first Eimer 2000 in bronze Good Fine, others in base metal and loop mounted, 1925 Natal, reverse crown coat of arms, NATAL on ribbon below, in bronze VF, 1937 Coronation medals (4) these in base metal and mixed grades, British Empire Union 1928 in bronze Eimer 2010 VF holed at the top, along with Cap Badge National Defence Company with crowned Edward VIII monogram
Auction Catalogues (7) The Leonidas C.Hermes Collection of Russian Coins and Commemorative Medals 1997 Baldwins, good condition, The Conte Collection of Viking and Irish Coins 1997, The Ton Eijkelenkamp Collection of Coins of the Dutch South East Asian Territories 2001, Sir John Wheeler Collection of East India Company and British Imperial India Coins 2000, The Ken Wiggins Collection of Coins of the Indian Princely States and East India Companies 2001, all in good condition
Book 'British Battles and Medals' by John Hayward, Diana Birch and Richard Bishop, 7th edition, published by Spink 2006, a couple of light marks on the spine, otherwise as new condition
The Most Famous Coin Replicas' Una and the LionFive Pounds 2006 Copies (3), Crown sized medals with gilded pre-decimal coins embedded in them Farthing, Shillings (2), Penny, Netherlands 3 Gulden 1817 a 2006 Copy, 'British Banknotes' a set of four Crown Sized medals depicting coloured examples of British Banknotes thus:- £20 Bailey, £10 Series E, Ten Shillings English Lion, Ten Shillings Britannia Series, plus Liberia 5 Dollars Titanic Copy 2006 UNC in capsules
British and World medallions, tokens, jettons, and miscellaneous items (27) a varied and interesting group
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