Fundamental Works

Bank Leu, Munzen und medaillen, Coins of Sicily and Southern Italy, 11 March 1987, Zurich 1987, pp. 79, 34 plates, cm 30, br. ed.

Attached is the list of hammer prices and the uncompleted bid form.

Important sales catalogue of the famous Spahr collection.

A handwritten E on the cover, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare.

Varesi, Utriusque Siciliae, Part Two, The Medals, auction no. 49 (18 April 2007), Pavia 2007, pp. 144, richly illustrated in colour, 30 cm, hardback ed.

Attached is the list of auction prices.

Small ownership stamp on the edges and on some paper.

Fundamental catalogue for the study of the medals of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

In excellent condition. Rare.

Memmo Cagiati, La macchie di Benevento, Casa Editrice LF Cogliati, Milan 1916-17, pp. XXX, 124, richly illustrated, 27 cm, beautiful contemporary half-parchment binding, titles in large gold capital letters on the spine, silk bookmarks, marbled paper boards.

A fundamental classic of numismatic literature, enriched by a valuable essay on the historical-numismatic bibliography of Benevento.

Small ownership stamp on the margin of the title page.

Two small tears in the margin of two leaves without loss, otherwise a copy in excellent condition, particularly pleasant.

Very rare.

Vincenzo Dessì, The writings of numismatics, Publisher Gallizzi, Sassari 1970, pp. 248, richly illustrated, 22 cm, br. and.

Vincenzo Dessì (1859-1908) was a careful student of the ancient Sardinian coins. His research activity mainly resulted in the publication of the important studies reproduced in this volume: In the mint of Sassari. Coins of William III Viscount of Narbonne and Judge of Arborea; Real unpublished minute of the mint of Alghero; Unpublished minute for Charles V and Aragonese-Spanish coinage; Coins of Villa di Chiesa (Iglesias); Two unpublished tremissi by Charlemagne; Storage room of medieval coins found near Alghero; Storage room of medieval coins found in the Nurra; Storeroom of medieval coins found in Pattada; About a small storage room of Liutprando's gold coins found in the village of Ossi (Sassari).

Insignificant signs of aging, otherwise in perfect condition. Very rare.

A Catalog of the Calouste Gulbenkian Collection of Greek Coins, Part 1, Italy, Sicily, Carthage, 2 vols., by ESG Robinson, with the collaboration of M. Castro Hipólito, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa 1971, 29 cm, full cloth binding ed. with titles on the spine and impression decorations on the front plate.

Volume 1: pp. 136 with illustrated flyleaves, folded map.

Volume 2: 42 plates in a beautiful coordinated editorial folder.

The first part of the catalogue is dedicated to the celebrated collection assembled in the 1930s and 1940s with the assistance of Stanley Robinson. It brings together many of the most important examples of Greek coinage. The exceptional quality of the plates has established this work as one of the greatest numismatic catalogues ever published, and today it is an essential reference for the study of Greek coins of notable artistic value.

In excellent condition.

Pasquale Attianese, The Coinage of the Brettii, With Comparisons and Descriptions of Contemporary Lucanian Issues, Preface by Italo Vecchi, Publigrafic Publishing House, Cotronei 2015, pp. 147, richly illustrated in color, 31 x 22 cm, full cloth binding with titles on the spine, front cover, and dust jacket.

The text's primary purpose is to debunk the claims of ancient Greek and Latin historians, who frowned upon a warlike people who remained faithful to their traditions. Furthermore, it must be said that the Calabrian ethnic group was undoubtedly one of the most tenacious opponents of Roman supremacy. The Bruttii's alliance with various foreign leaders (Agathocles, Pyrrhus, and especially Hannibal) was completely unpalatable to the inhabitants of Rome, even though, at the end of the Second Punic War, they had granted a broad amnesty to all rebellious Italians. Thus, a truly implacable hatred was born against these people, who were ultimately wiped from the face of the earth. Therefore, through the extensive archaeological evidence examined, but primarily through a review of all coin issues (in gold, electrum, silver, and bronze), an attempt has been made to highlight not only the great abundance of coins produced by the numerous mints, but also their artistic quality, which evidently competed with those minted by the coastal Hellenic poleis. Bruttian coinage is characterized by a vigorously plastic style, influenced by the aesthetic canons of the Hellenistic period. The metal alloy used is also meticulously crafted. Almost certainly, the Bruttians, having accumulated immense wealth through the sale of pitch (the finest of all, according to historical sources) and the timber from their forests, commissioned Greek engravers to counter the policy of the apoikiai of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts. The very fact that their issues were so varied and abundant speaks volumes about their economy, which must have so hindered that of much more powerful cities. Certainly the Brettii confederation had extended its dominion over the whole of Calabria and this could in no way be tolerated by Rome.

Publication embellished by a long autograph dedication by the author on the first page.

In excellent condition.

Numismatics and Archaeology of Padanian Celticism, Proceedings of the International Conference, Saint-Vincent 8-9 September 1989, Autonomous Region of the Aosta Valley, Department of Tourism, Sport and Cultural Heritage, Aosta 1994, pp. 195, richly illustrated, 27 cm, full cloth binding, with titles on the spine and front cover.

At the top of the title page: Andrea Pautasso Foundation for Numismatic Studies.

This volume brings together high-profile scholarly contributions devoted to the relationship between numismatic documentation and archaeological research in the field of Po Valley Celticism, exploring topics such as coin finds, archaeological contexts, the circulation of issues, and the many historical and cultural aspects of the Cisalpine populations. Due to the breadth of the issues addressed and the rigorous interdisciplinary approach, the Proceedings continue to be an essential reference point in the specialized bibliography dedicated to the Celtic coinage of northern Italy.

In excellent condition.

Pasquale Attianese, Petelia, The Luigi E. Romano Collection, introduction by Italo Vecchi, Rubbettino Editore, Soveria Mannelli 2003, pp. 162, richly illustrated, 30 cm, full cloth binding with titles on the spine, front cover, and dust jacket.

The work is a true Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum Petelinorum, systematically documenting the city's entire monetary production, from the issues of the first half of the 3rd century to the final decades of the 1st century BC. Ample space is given to illustrations, with color photographs and enlargements created by the author to highlight the smallest details of the minting and patinas, offering a valuable aid for the study, comparison, and identification of the specimens. The historical introduction also reconstructs the history of Petelia, famous in ancient sources for its strenuous resistance to Hannibal during the Second Punic War and for the special alliance it maintained with Rome.

In excellent condition. Uncommon publication.

Mario Rolla, Annuaire Numismatique General, Tipografia Hesperia, Turin 1931, pp. 158, cm 22, br. ed. protected by a contemporary silent br.

A work of considerable documentary interest, in which Mario Rolla lists and classifies, in rigorous alphabetical order and by location, the private collectors and public institutions holding numismatic collections at the time of publication. The index spans a broad European context—Italy, Germany, France, England, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia—and for each entry, the nature and composition of the collection is indicated. A specific section is also dedicated to coin and medal dealers. Due to the breadth of the survey and the wealth of information, it constitutes a primary source for reconstructing the geography of European numismatic collecting in the period between the two world wars.

Elegant ex libris on the back cover, Mario Rolla's stamp on the title page.

Very slight traces of use on the paperback, otherwise in excellent condition.

Very rare.

Rodolfo Spahr, Sicilian coins from the Aragonese to the Bourbons (1282-1836), edited by the Banco di Sicilia, Palermo 1959, pp. 296, 4 genealogical plates + 39 plates reproducing coins placed in a side pocket, 28 cm, full cloth binding with titles and decorations on the front cover and spine.

Fundamental text for the study of the coins examined.

Light traces of use and ordinary signs of age, otherwise in more than good condition.

Rare.

Leslaw Morawiecki, Political propaganda in the coinage of the late Roman Republic (44-43 BC), Zaklad Narodowy im. Ossolinskich, Wroclaw 1983, pp. 108, 8 tables. 24 cm, br. and.

From the Index: The use of political propaganda in the struggle for power in the year 44 BC; Political propaganda and numismatic sources; Issues struck during Caesar's lifetime; Posthumous issues of Caesar; The roles of the army and of propaganda in the formation of political positions in the year 43 BC; The Illyric issue of C. Antonius; Spanish and Sicilian issues of the Pompeian faction; Mark Antony's Gallic issues; M. Antony's and M. Lepidus' issues of denarii; Quinarii issues of M. Antony and M. Lepidus, and provincial coins; Issues of quattuorviri acre,argento,auro,flando feriundo (Senatorial issues); etc.

Insignificant traces of use on the paperback, otherwise in excellent condition. Very rare.

Franco Bartolotti, The Pontifical Medals of the Highest Form from Pius IX to Pius XI, Stabilimento Tipo-Lito Garattoni, Rimini 1971, pp. 128, richly illustrated, 32 cm, full cloth binding with gold titles on the spine and front cover, debossed decorations on the covers.

Reference publication for the study of the medals examined.

Slight signs of wear, otherwise in excellent condition.

Uncommon Edition.

Maria Amalia De Luca, The coins with Arabic legends from the Palermo Municipal Library, introduction by Filippo Guttuso, Part I, sn, Palermo 1998, pp. XXXIX, 399, richly illustrated, 31 cm, elegant cloth binding with gold titles and decorations on the covers and spine.

Aere Perennius Collection. Catalogs, 1.

At the top of the title page: City of Palermo, Department of Culture, Municipal Library.

Part I was the only one published. It is a work of considerable scientific interest, crafted with rigorous descriptive criteria and accompanied by high-quality illustrations.

Two elegant bookplates on the last pages (9x6 cm)

In perfect condition. Extremely rare.

Tommaso Bertelè, The Winged Emperor in Byzantine Numismatics, P. & P. Santamaria, Rome 1951, pp. 114, ill., 9 plates, 22 cm, br. ed.

Series of numismatic studies, 1.

Expanded version of the paper presented by Bertelè, a distinguished scholar of Byzantine numismatics, at the VIII International Congress of Byzantine Studies (Palermo, 1951), dedicated to the iconography of the winged emperor in medieval Byzantine coinage.

Slight signs of wear, otherwise in excellent condition.

Rare.

Ettore Gabrici, Technique and chronology of Greek coins from the seventh to the fifth century. to. Cr., P. & P. Santamaria, Rome 1951, pp. 80, richly illustrated, 5 plates, 22 cm, br. and.

Series of numismatic studies, 2.

Elegant ex libris on the title page, handwritten title on the spine.

Insignificant traces of use, however overall in excellent condition.

Very rare.

Kenneth Jenkins, The coinage of Gela, 2 vols., Walter De Gruyter & Co., Berlin 1970, 28 cm, full cloth binding with gilt titles on the spine and front cover.

Volume I: pp. XXIV, 312, with geographical maps and aerial photos.

Volume II: pp. 16, 56 splendid plates, in a matching hard case.

Series: Antike Münzen und Geschnittene Steine, 2.

At the top of the title page: Deutsches Archalogisches Institut.

One of the greatest contributions to scientific research on the minting of Greek Sicily, recognized for decades as a cornerstone of the study of Gela's coins.

Ordinary discoloration on the spines, otherwise in excellent condition. Very rare.

Lucia Travaini, Hohenstaufen and Angevin Denari of Sicily and Southern Italy: their Mint Attributions, Royal Numismatic Society, London 1993, pp. 93-135, 10 plates, 23 cm, br. and.

The publication presents itself as an organic and in-depth update of the traditional repertoires of Swabian and Angevin denarii of the Kingdom of Sicily up to Charles I of Anjou. At the same time, through a careful examination of the sources, the systematic analysis of the finds and the proposal of new mint attributions, it offers an original contribution to the monetary history of Southern Italy in the 13th century. The text lists the entire production of denarii issued by Henry VI, Frederick II, Conrad, Corradino, Manfred and Charles I of Anjou (1194-1285), divided into 114 main types, all illustrated with drawings or photographs. Of these, at least ten are absent from Rodolfo Spahr's repertoire, having been identified only after the publication of his work (1976). The Kingdom of Sicily was administratively divided into two areas, each served by its own mint: Palermo and, subsequently, Messina for the insular part; Brindisi and, briefly, Manfredonia for the continental part. The denarii produced in the two areas were of different types, despite being theoretically intended for circulation throughout the Kingdom. However, the evidence from the finds suggests a different reality: circulation appears largely confined to the respective minting areas. In this sense, the isolated finds and hoards, carefully documented by Lucia Travaini, prove crucial for a more reliable attribution of the mints, allowing us to revise numerous traditional assignments. The picture that emerges is particularly clear: among the types attested in the finds, only two appear in both areas of the Kingdom, while all the others are limited to just one of them, indicating a substantial lack of mobility of the small coin between the two parts. Furthermore, a significant increase in denarii can be observed in isolated finds starting from around 1238, a fact which fits coherently with the financial policy of Frederick II and his successors, who resorted to progressively debased issues, employed as an effective tool for feeding the state coffers.

In excellent condition.

Raffaele Paolucci, The coins of the doges of Venice, Riccardo Paolucci Editore, Padova 1990, pp. 185, richly illustrated, 31 cm, full cloth binding, with titles on the spine, front cover and dust jacket.

In excellent condition. Rare.

Raffaele Paolucci, The coins of the doges of Venice. Evaluations updated to 1997, Raffaele Paolucci Editore, Padua 1997, pp. 31, richly illustrated, 28 cm, br. and.

Text in Italian and English.

In perfect condition. Extremely rare.

Laura Breglia, Ancient Numismatics, History and Methodology, Feltrinelli, Milan 1967, pp. 332 including 46 plates, 20 cm, hardback ed.

Slight traces of use on the spine, otherwise in excellent condition. A rare classic.

Laura Breglia, Ancient Numismatics, History and Methodology, Feltrinelli, Milan 1964, pp. 312, illustrations, 46 plates, 22 cm, hardback edition with dust jacket.

Minor signs of wear on the dust jacket; otherwise in excellent condition.

Rare first edition.

Arturo G. Sambon, Engravers of the Neapolitan Coinage, Tipografia LF Cogliati, Milan 1893, pp. 16 p., ill., 2 splendid plates covered with tissue paper, 27 cm, brochure, ed. protected by a contemporary, silent brochure.

Elegant ex libris on the back cover.

Some foxing on the plates, but overall a good copy.

Very rare.

The bronze coinage of Poseidonia-Paestum, Proceedings of the Third Conference of the International Center for Numismatic Studies, Naples, 19-23 April 1971, Italian Institute of Numismatics, Rome 1973, pp. XXI, 171, 15 plates, including 1 fold-out, 24 cm, br. ed.

Supplement to volume 18-19 of the Annals.

Contents: List of participants; Conference schedule; In memory of Erich Boehringer; Inaugural session; Speeches by F. Acton di Leporano, CHV Sutherland; Pugliese Carratelli G., Problems in the history of Paestum; Zancani Montuoro P., Some documents of art and craftsmanship; Speech by L. Breglia; Grunauer von Hoerschelmann S., The Bronzepraegung von Poseidonia; Speeches by W. Johannowsky, RR Holloway, CM Kraay; Crawford M., Paestum and Rome - The Form and Function of a subsidiary Coinage; Speeches by E. Lepore, M. Mello, CM Franciosi, L. Breglia, M. Crawford; Stazio A., Poseidonia-Paestum: Problems of coin circulation; Papers by S. Grunauer von Hoerschelmann, M. Crawford, C.M. Kraay, E. Pozzi Paolini, C.M. Kraay; Holloway, R.R., Poseidonia-Paestum: The Relationship Between Silver and Bronze Coinage; Papers by C.M. Kraay, E. Lepore, P. Zancani Montuoro, L. Breglia, E. Lepore, M. Crawford, R.R. Holloway; Papers and Discussion; Papers by F. Sallusto, L. Breglia, M. Mello, P. Zancani Montuoro, N. Parise, C.M. Kraay, L. Breglia, P. Zancani Montuoro, M. Crawford, L. Breglia, P. Zancani Montuoro, E. Lepore; Closing Session; Speech by C.H.V. Sutherland; Corrigendum (E. Manni); Index of Contributors; List of Abbreviations.

In excellent condition. Rare.

P. & P. Santamaria, Collection of Count Alessandro Magnaguti, Ex Nummis Historia, vol. XII, Coins and medals of the great sovereign families of Europe, P. & P. Santamaria Editori in Roma, Rome 1959, pp. XX, 130, 40 beautiful plates covered in vellum, 29 cm, binding in all black cloth with gold titles on the spine, paperback preserved ed.

Edition of 550 copies.

The catalogue presents 851 lots of coins and medals from European lordships, many minted in Italy.

Attached is the list of hammer prices.

In excellent condition.