andreas-morell-s-two-volume-18th-century-masterpiece-on-roman-numismatics
Lot 4083
Andreas Morell's Two-Volume 18th Century Masterpiece on Roman Numismatics
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Morell, Andreas. Thesaurus Morellianus, Sive Familiarum Romanarum Numismata Omnia (Amsterdam: J. Wetstenium and Gul. Smith, 1734), 2 volumes, folio (16 in.), full period calf with raised bands and gilt on the spines; both volumes with elaborate title pages in black and red ink; the first book has 184 engraved plates variously depicting Roman Republican coins, medallions, early Roman Imperial coins, and various Roman Provincial coins; the second volume is devoted to explanatory text. Both books have the 18th century library plate for Stanesby Alcborne, Tower of London.

Moderate wear to the boards with chipping to extremities; ten consecutive plates are loose; some light foxing and soiling; overall good condition.