Description
Jobert, Louis:
La science des medailles.
2 volumes.
Paris, chez De Bure ; 1739
xliv, (4), 464, (2), lvs, 11 folding plates
(4), 446, (34), 1 folding plate
Complete.
Original vellum binding in full parchment with titles on the spine.
Sprayed edges.
Some woodworm on the spines and pastedowns
Some toning
Old complete Parisian edition in 2 volumes.
Printed in 1744 for Jean Debure (1721-1786).
Title pages printed in red and black.
1 chalcographic frontispiece to the first volume.
Work of the French numismatist Louis Jobert (1637-1719), with 12 folding plates engraved outside the text depicting medals with portraits of the Roman emperors and their respective popes.
Woodcut head and tail pieces.
Size 4 by 7 inches
Text in French
Reserve: $300.00
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La science des medailles.
2 volumes.
Paris, chez De Bure ; 1739
xliv, (4), 464, (2), lvs, 11 folding plates
(4), 446, (34), 1 folding plate
Complete.
Original vellum binding in full parchment with titles on the spine.
Sprayed edges.
Some woodworm on the spines and pastedowns
Some toning
Old complete Parisian edition in 2 volumes.
Printed in 1744 for Jean Debure (1721-1786).
Title pages printed in red and black.
1 chalcographic frontispiece to the first volume.
Work of the French numismatist Louis Jobert (1637-1719), with 12 folding plates engraved outside the text depicting medals with portraits of the Roman emperors and their respective popes.
Woodcut head and tail pieces.
Size 4 by 7 inches
Text in French
Reserve: $300.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1739 LA SCIENCE des MEDAILLES antique 2 ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES VELLUM BOUND
Estimate $350-$400
Starting Price
$150
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 28, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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