6th Auction of Numismatic Literature at Numismatisches Antiquariat Lang

The 6th auction of the Numismatisches Antiquariat Lang will take place on 15th of May 2025 at 17:00 (CEST).

As usual, you can expect a wide selection of numismatic literature. A special highlight is part of the private library of a passionate book lover, whose works are of exceptional quality. The magnificently bound editions and rare originals are a valuable addition to any library.

Furthermore, an extensive library on ancient numismatics is offered, which leaves nothing to be desired in its diversity – from original and rare works to standard literature. Particularly noteworthy is a copy from the Kreindler and Raymond library, the work by Forrer on the Hermann Weber collection.

The bibliophile works open the auction with a total of 83 lots. This section is characterized by both high quality and exceptional rarities.

Books on general literature, magazines and auction catalogs round off the offerings of the 6th auction. The journals include complete series, including the Hamburger Beiträge zur Numismatik, the Jahrbuch für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte, the Monatsblatt der Numismatischen Gesellschaft in Wien and the Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles. Auction catalogs are also represented again in larger series and with special collections.

The auction comprises a total of 991 lots that are waiting to find a new owner.

Lot 171.

• Lot 171: Forrer, L. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Greek Coins Formed by Sir Hermann Weber M.D. 1823-1918. London 1922-1929. 3 Teile in 7 Bänden gebunden, komplett. 4 Textbände und 3 Tafelbände. Frontispiz, XVI, 377 S.; 579 S.; 473 S.; S. 474 – 996; 318 Tfn. 7 Bände. Full cloth, slight signs of wear, one volume of plates somewhat damaged, partially uncut. With bookplates “Wayte Raymond” and “Herbert Kreindler” in volume 1. Rarely offered. Starting price: 4.000 EUR.

Lot 323.

• Lot 323: Strack, P.L. Untersuchungen zur römischen Reichsprägung des zweiten Jahrhunderts. Teil 1: Die Reichsprägung zur Zeit des Traian. Teil 2: Die Reichsprägung zur Zeit des Hadrian. Teil 3: Die Reichsprägung zur Zeit des Antoninus Pius. Stuttgart 1931-1937. XI, 308 S., 10 Faltbll., 10 Tfn.; VIII, 250 S., 28 Faltbll., 20 Tfn.; VIII, 383 S., 21 Tfn. 3 Bände. Half leather, scuffed and bumped, owner’s stamp on the endpapers of each volume cut out and cut-out pasted over, internally immaculate. Starting price: 750 EUR.

Lot 629.

• Lot 629: Montagu, H. Catalogue with numerous illustrations of a collection of milled English coins, dating from the reign of George I to that of her present majesty, and including patterns and proofs of coins of that period in gold, silver, bronze, &c. formed by H. Montagu. London 1890. 1 Bl., 175 S. mit einigen Abb. Original full cloth, bumped, full gilt edges. Very rarely offered. This part of the Montagu collection was sold privately before the famous auction series and is the only illustrated record of the Montagu Patterns and Proofs. Where known, proofs are also given. Starting price: 500 EUR.

Lot 447.

• Lot 447: Bramsen, L. Médaillier Napoléon le Grand ou Description des Médailles, Clichés, Repoussés et Médailles-Décorations relatives aux affaires de la France pendant le Consulat et l’empire. Paris und Kopenhagen 1904-1913. 3 Teile. X, 150 S., XXX; IV, 132 S., XXVIII; II, 111 S., XXIX., 18 S. Bound in one volume. Half leather, gilt top edge. Edition of 400 copies. Splendid copy. With bookplate “Lawrence Albert Brown Imladris”. Starting price: 400 EUR.

Literature Auction 6 will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm as a live auction on the Auex platform. You can place your maximum bids before the auction – or during the live auction, where you can bid on the lots in real time, similar to a room auction, and actively influence the auction process. Pre-bids are already running.