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HOLABIRD SEPTEMBER 2025 SALE: LITERATUREThere's some numismatic literature and ephemera in the upcoming September 2025 Holabird Americana sale. Here are some sample lots. -Editor 
Lot 3031: J. S. G. Boggs was an artist famous for creating currency artwork, which landed him legal troubles when accused of counterfeiting. Here is an accumulation about his work: the May 1994 Numismatist with cover story by Wayne K. Homren "A Collector's Encounter with J. S. G. Boggs." A hardbound copy of "Boggs: A Comedy of Values," by Lawrence Weschler; a hardbound copy of "Shapinsky's Karma, Boggs's Bills and other True-Life Tales" by Lawrence Weschler. J. S. G. Boggs smart money (hard currency), brochure from an exhibition organized by The Tampa Museum of Art. Provenance: Fred Weinberg Numismatic Ephemera Collection
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Lot 3088: Two paperback books by Holger Jorgensen: "Old Coins of China: A Guide to their Identification," undated; and "Ancient Chinese Coins" undated, each about 20 pages with illustrations.
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Lot 3451: Group of 4 reference books on modern and historical coins of India as well as other countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, originally published 1911-1974. See photos for titles/authors. All in good condition, some with minor cosmetic wear/discoloration.
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Lot 3545: Five vintage auction catalogs from Bangs, Merwin & Company of New York: two copies of the October 7, 1863 sale featuring Ancient Coins and rare American pieces (covers in fragile condition, one detached). December 28 and 29, 1863 sale featuring English gold and silver and American coins and medals; September 22, 1873, 59 pages with prices written in pencil; June 8 & 9, 1876 sale; 40 pages.
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Lot 3546: Paperback catalog 7 x 10 inches; 46 pages of a Bangs & Co. coin auction September 28 & 29, 1882. Nice collection of early dollars (page 7): 1795- on. Excellent offering of U. S. coins from the 1700s; colonial cents (page 21). These are the coins that are centerpieces of major collections today. Provenance: Fred Weinberg Numismatic Ephemera Collection
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Lot 3551: Twenty one canvas bank bags, mostly all 1000 coin bags; only 4 small bags. Currency: Wells Fargo, Crocker National Bank. Coin: Bank of America; Union Bank, Cal.; U. S. Mint, Cents, 1978; U. S. Mint, Cents, Denver, 1976; Oakland Bank of Commerce; Union Bank, Oakland Commerce; United California Bank; Security Pacific National Bank; 1st National Bank of Nevada; U. S. Mint, Denver, Cents, 1977; First Western Bank; U. S. Mint Denver, Nickels, 1976.
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Lot 3724: Lot of 3 Books: Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol. 1 by Michael Mitchiner (1988) - 704 pp. Catalog of post-classical coin-like objects (c.1200-1800) with descriptions and illustrations. Average condition, spine detaching from hardback. Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol. 2: The Low Countries and France by Michael Mitchiner (1991) - 864 pp. Covers jetons of circa 1550 to 1914; particularly Low-Country and French. Average condition, spine detaching from hardback. Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol. 3: British Isles Circa 1558 to 1830 by Michael Mitchiner (1998) - 592 pp. Excellent condition.
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