Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine, 2 vols.

Jean Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1963, Tome I, 1790-1848, Èmile Bourgey, Monnaies et Médailles, Paris, Bale 1965, pp. 294, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding ed. with gold titles on the spine.

In addition: Jean Mazard, Histoire monétaire et numismatique contemporaine 1790-1967, Tome II, 1848-1967, Èmile Bourgey, Monnaies et Médailles, Paris, Bale 1968, pp. 314, richly illustrated, 28 cm, full cloth binding ed. with gold titles on the spine.

Jean Mazard's seminal work, conceived as a comprehensive summary of contemporary French monetary and numismatic history, structured according to rigorous and readily accessible criteria. The catalogue systematically lists not only official issues, but also proofs, mintings, and private issues, providing highly useful illustrations and indications of rarity for each category. Although the editorial project envisioned a coverage up to 1963, publication of the second volume was postponed, and the chronological presentation actually extends to 1967, making the work even more comprehensive and up-to-date than the original.

In excellent condition.