I know a lot of you do not collect coin books like I do, and I normally do not collect antique ones much. I prefer standard references for their series, or important references. However, I saw this one and just had to have it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400228513887&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:GB:1123 I had a couple 18th century references, and of course some 19th century ones, and since I doubt I will ever get a 16th century one, I guess this completes the "set". I am really looking forward to browsing through it and brushing up on my latin. Too bad it has to come from England. Chris
Actually, that's better! One from the US would be probably half a sheet of vellum, with the [translated] inscription: CENTENNIAL CATALOGUE OF COINS OF THE UNITED STATES - C17TH Please note: As of this date (1699), there have been no coins minted in the US. Please check back in 100 years when we will publish our newest tome, the "Centennial catalogue of coins of the United States - C18th".
Point taken, but I do think us turkey shooters had made some NE silver coins. They were all dated 1654, (a lie to our British "overseers" ), but I believe most were struck in the 17th century.
Well, the best part is Latin is Latin. I am sure my dictionary will be nearby. I would dare say that Latin from 1696 will be easier to read than 17th Century English. I am sure those who read the Canterbury Tales would agree. As ancient collectors we appreciate history, and I enjoy it enough to appreciate this volumes history and rarity. Paper does not survive as well as metal.
