Book : Compendium VIII Reales COMPLETE SET 8 reales Colonial Mexico + more

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Item DescriptionThis lot contains: The complete Compendium VIII Reales including:Volume I Volume IISeparate original pricing guide insert Condition: Very Good (minor shelf wear, corner bumps, and minor scuffs on exterior binding) __________ Details: de Grau, Gabriel Calbeto. Compendium VIII Reales Volume I & II. San Juan: Ediciones Juan Ponce de Leon, 1970. Hardbound. Spanish and English. 732 pages. Limited printing of 1500 sets. This two volume set provides an overview of 8 reales or “duro” sized coins of Spain and her colonies from the early 1600s to 1970 with photographs to aid identification. Much of the book is printed in both Spanish and English such that a given section will be written in English followed by the Spanish version of that same section. However, there are portions such as the decrees which are exclusively in Spanish. It contains insights on each of the many mints in Spain and the Americas, fantasy issues, counterfeits, and a substantial number of royal decrees associated with the coinage. The sheer volume of photographs neatly organized and commented with assayers initial, references to other works, and origins of photos combined with the textual information make this a treasure trove for collectors and researchers of these coins. Be aware that many offerings of this book include only one of the two volumes. The book is organized by mint location in alphabetical order so both volumes are necessary. To aid identification, volume 1 has a single star on the front cover and volume 2 has two stars on the front cover. Also seldom included in many offerings is the original pricing guide. This particular listing includes both volumes and the pricing guide. There was only one printing of this book totalling 1500 sets. However, purportedly a very large number of these were damaged or lost to improper storage before they were sold. As a result the number of books remaining is far less, especially for fully complete sets like this one. A collector or researcher of 8 reales who studies this de Grau two volume set and the (separate) Gilboy book could consider themselves well informed on the subject. You will receive the exact lot shown in the photos. Please scroll down to view images of the item.ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT AURORA RARITIES LLC See our other items and save us as a favorite seller to see new items posted frequently. PoliciesPut simply, our policy is to always do the right thing. Additional details may be found below and in the payment, shipping, and returns sections of this auction. Guarantee of Authenticity Numismatics is a wonderful hobby inhabited primarily by knowledgeable and helpful people who enjoy the hobby as much as you and I do. 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Price: 498 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-05T16:35:34.000Z

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