Lot 3973

Description

Numismatic fine Arts Inc., Auction sale catalogues, No.VIII, Ancient Greek Coins, mostly the property of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, sold June 6, 1980, 406 lots with every lot illustrated, with additional enlargements and 2 plates in colour, 150 + pps, with prices realised list, and sale No.X, Ancient Coins, sold September 17-8, 1981, 508 lots with every lot illustrated many with additional enlargements and colour plate, with estimates and prices realised lists. Near new. (2)

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts sale is most important because the pieces are also illustrated in the Brett's book on this collection. The collection was formed in the 19th century and represented some superb examples of Greek numismatic art. Sale X also features many rarities in superb condition.