Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Currency

Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Currency
Q. David Bowers (Author)

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Description #1 by eBay:

World Gold Coins Encyclopedia The Weekly Gold Coins Sale The Silver Art Bars Page The Weekly Silver Art Bars Sale The Art Deco Bronze Page The Art Deco Bronze Sculptures Sale Coin Type / Model : Germany / Hamburg , 20 Mark 1878 J , Free City , Gold Coin , KM # 289 Weight : 7.9650 grams Fineness / Diameter : 0.9000 GOLD / approx. 22.50 mm AGW : 0.2305 oz PURE GOLD Edge Lettering : The edge has incuse cinquefoils and leaves with the incuse lettering:- GOTT MIT UNS Obverse : City Arms of Hamburg , Inscription FREIE UND HANSESTADT HAMBURG (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg) . Mintmark J Reverse : Second Type of Reverse -Empire Crowned arms of Germany : a spread eagle ( small ) . Inscription DEUTSCHES REICH . Date at the right , 20 Mark . Minted : Hamburg - Germany . Who knows how many have survived after 133 years ( usage, wars, melting, etc. NGC look up : NGC Certification (opens in a new window) 133 YEARS OLD , A rare , certified High - Grade gold coin for your World Gold Coin Investment Portfolio ! The time t

Description #2 by Etsy - slade:

1958 Uruguay Vintage Map This 54 year old map of Uruguay was rescued from a 1958 volume of Encyclopedia Britannica. It is in very good condition, measures 7" x 10" not including the borders. The reverse side of this map features Southern South America and the Falkland Islands. This collectible vintage map is a perfect gift for the map collector in your life. Perhaps you? Your map will be packed carefully and shipped promptly via Priority Mail so that you can start enjoying it ASAP. * If you wish to purchase more than one item from this shop, convo me before buying and I will create a custom listing for you that combines shipping to save you money. Many times there are no additional shipping charges for certain items. Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation, no worries, no hassles. I ship daily Monday through Friday. At this time I only ship within the USA - Please read my policy page. Payment: I accept PayPal, Credit Cards with Etsy Direct Checkout, and Etsy Gift Cards - All items are promptly sent when payments are confirmed. Find more fabulous vintage curios and amusements at slade.etsy.com

Description #3 by eBay:

"Philadelphia Mint Volume" Progress of The World circa 1919 Progress of The World "Magazine" Chicago & New York Inventions, Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Industrial Developments, Etc. Sold By Subscription Only This 1919-1921 copyrighted publication was limited to thirty monthly editions / volumes. Its photographs and illustrations allowed the reader a look inside of America's various industries at the turn of the last century. Working conditions did not look very enjoyable. This high-quality "magazine" was sold in "encyclopedia fashion." In this series are presented, by the aid of more than one thousand superfine engravers and appropriate text, the most notable phases of the world's recent progress in Mechanical Invention and Scientific Advancement... This publication is approximately 91-years old and would make a fantastic gift for almost anyone - including yourself.