Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection

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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.

Lot 45

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.

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Estimate: $500 - $700

Estimate$500 – $700

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Closed

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.

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.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection

American Commerce & Industry﻿COMSTOCK, John Lee (1789-1858). The History of Precious Metals from the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. Hartford: Belknap and Hamersley, 1849.

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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.