Lot 3049
Hager, Joseph. Description des Médailles Chinoises du Cabinet Impérial de France. Printed in Paris by the Imperial Printer, 1805 (year 13 of the French Revolution), 188 pages. Dedicated to the emperor, Napoleon. In French. "Preceded by an essay on Chinese numismatics, with clarification on Greek commerce with the Chinese and on the precious vases still found there." A fold-out map shows the route of a Greek caravan to China. Covers are taped at spine and worn at edges; interior is easily read, with some scattered foxing. 168 pages are dedicated to the history of Chinese numismatics.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $345 |
