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Lot 45
Sale 2112 - Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Oct 24, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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700
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$445
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Lot Description
American Commerce & Industry
COMSTOCK, John Lee (1789-1858). The History of Precious Metals from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1849.
COMSTOCK, John Lee (1789-1858). The History of Precious Metals from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1849.
8vo (183 x 112 mm). 4pp. publisher's advertisements at end. (Some spotting.) Original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine (spine ends worn).
FIRST EDITION. Comstock's survey appeared at the beginning of the California Gold Rush, adding to its appeal to a broader audience. RARE: according to online records, only 5 copies of this work have appeared at auction in the last 50 years. Sabin 15074.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.