The First Fine Silver Coinage of The Republic of San Serriffe | The Bird & Bull Press Commemorative 100 Coronas | Including an account of this legendary republic and its connection with the Bird & Bull Press. With a description of similar numismatic rarities and a 30-year checklist of work produced by the Press, 1958-1988.
Morris, Henry
(Book #ID 102299)
Published by Bird & Bull Press, Newtown, Pennsylvania First Edition 1988. 1988.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black leather spine with gilt-lettered titling on the spine, terracotta paper over boards with a design in silver to the front cover. The coin folder is matching terracotta paper over board, with dark grey paper-covered mounting frames, both are housed in a matching dark grey paper covered slip case. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Hand written number 23 of 350 Limited Edition copies of this book have been printed on French mouldmade Arches text at the Bird & Bull Press. The text was composed in Van Dijck types by Mackenzie-Harris Corporation and bound by Claudia Cohen, title page printed in brown and black; 57pp. + numbered colophon page; illustrated with a map, copyright certificate, and a fold-out stock certificate, signed by Henry and Pearl Morris and counter signed by Caissa Superiore. The silver 1oz 100 Coronas coin is in a sealed plastic holder, mounted in a folder, with a printed specifications sheet and number 23 matching the limitation leaf. There are also 2 twenty-five coronas notes, note from Henry Morris and folded Prospectus laid-in. All in Fine and unused condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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