Catalogue of the Collection of the Late Edward Maris, M. D. of Philadelphia of Ancient Greek and Roman, Foreign and United States Coins, and the Finest Collection of Paper Money Ever Offered in the United States (Classic Reprint)

Catalogue of the Collection of the Late Edward Maris, M. D. of Philadelphia of Ancient Greek and Roman, Foreign and United States Coins, and the Finest Collection of Paper Money Ever Offered in the United States (Classic Reprint)

Author: S. H. Chapman

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-28

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781527919532

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Excerpt from Catalogue of the Collection of the Late Edward Maris, M. D. Of Philadelphia of Ancient Greek and Roman, Foreign and United States Coins, and the Finest Collection of Paper Money Ever Offered in the United States The collection described in the following pages is the result of many years of assiduous collecting on the part of the late Dr. Edward Maris, of Philadelphia, and is sold, by order of the Executors of his estate, according to an expressed wish of Dr. Maris made a brief time before his decease, that should he die he desired the collection turned over to us to, be catalogued and sold at auction. During the later years of his life, Dr. Maris devoted his attention to the coins of South America and the paper money of the United States - all the series-colonial, Continental, Private Bank issues prior to the enactment of the National Banking Act, Confederate States and Government Fractional bills. Collectors will find many desirable coins described and those interested in Paper Money the greatest opportunity yet offered to acquire a vast amount of material in this interesting branch of Numismatics. The notes issued by Banks, etc., prior to the National Bank Act, are remarkably fine and complete, and our only regret is that the limits of an Auction Sale Catalogue made it necessary to curtail the descriptions but any one who has been collecting in this field will quickly recognize how rare and complete a line is here offered when he compares the Catalogue with the same State in his own collection. Every coin and medal is guaranteed genuine and this guar antee remains in force indefinitely. Collectors will confer a benefit on themselves and favor us by sending in their bids as long before the sale as possible. Every sale several letters of bids arrive from one to three days after sale has taken place. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Ancient Carved Ambers in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Ancient Carved Ambers in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Author: Faya Causey

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1606066358

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First published in 2012, this catalogue presents fifty-six Etruscan, Greek, and Italic carved ambers from the Getty Museum's collection—the second largest body of this material in the United States and one of the most important in the world. The ambers date from about 650 to 300 BC. The catalogue offers full description of the pieces, including typology, style, chronology, condition, and iconography. Each piece is illustrated. The catalogue is preceded by a general introduction to ancient amber (which was also published in 2012 as a stand-alone print volume titled Amber and the Ancient World). Through exquisite visual examples and vivid classical texts, this book examines the myths and legends woven around amber—its employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewelry, amulets, and other objects of prestige. This publication highlights a group of remarkable amber carvings at the J. Paul Getty Museum. This catalogue was first published in 2012 at museumcatalogues.getty.edu/amber/. The present online edition of this open-access publication was migrated in 2019 to www.getty.edu/publications/ambers/; it features zoomable, high-resolution photography; free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book; and JPG downloads of the catalogue images.


The Doolittle Family in America

The Doolittle Family in America

Author: William Frederick Doolittle

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-11-09

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780344989230

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece

Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece

Author: William V. Harris

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9047406389

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This volume approaches the history of the great city of Alexandria from a variety of directions: its demography, the interaction between Greek and Egyptian and between Jews and Greeks, the nature of its civil institutions and social relations, and its religious, and intellectual history.


Mapping the Chinese and Islamic Worlds

Mapping the Chinese and Islamic Worlds

Author: Hyunhee Park

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1107018684

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This book documents the relationship and wisdom of Asian cartographers in the Islamic and Chinese worlds before the Europeans arrived.


Alexandria and Alexandrianism

Alexandria and Alexandrianism

Author: J. Paul Getty Museum

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 1996-09-26

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0892362928

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One of the great seats of learning and repositories of knowledge in the ancient world, Alexandria, and the great school of thought to which it gave its name, made a vital contribution to the development of intellectual and cultural heritage in the Occidental world. This book brings together twenty papers delivered at a symposium held at the J. Paul Getty Museum on the subject of Alexandria and Alexandrianism. Subjects range from “The Library of Alexandria and Ancient Egyptian Learning” and “Alexander’s Alexandria” to “Alexandria and the Origins of Baroque Architecture.” With nearly two hundred illustrations, this handsome volume presents some of the world’s leading scholars on the continuing influence and fascination of this great city. The distinguished contributors include Peter Green, R. R. R. Smith, and the late Bernard Bothmer.


Homo Deus

Homo Deus

Author: Yuval Noah Harari

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-02-21

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0062464353

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Official U.S. edition with full color illustrations throughout. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods. Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. This may seem hard to accept, but, as Harari explains in his trademark style—thorough, yet riveting—famine, plague and war have been transformed from incomprehensible and uncontrollable forces of nature into manageable challenges. For the first time ever, more people die from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals put together. The average American is a thousand times more likely to die from binging at McDonalds than from being blown up by Al Qaeda. What then will replace famine, plague, and war at the top of the human agenda? As the self-made gods of planet earth, what destinies will we set ourselves, and which quests will we undertake? Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century—from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution. This is Homo Deus. With the same insight and clarity that made Sapiens an international hit and a New York Times bestseller, Harari maps out our future.


A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

Author: Q. David Bowers

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794822644

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Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the Lincoln cent. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary (and the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth), Q. David Bowers provides a detailed study of this great American classic. "Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in the entire American series," writes Bowers. "Believe it or not, they also offer some of the greatest challenges." In this single volume you'll absorb the history of the coin's two classic reverse designs, take an inside look at the minting process, and learn how to grade your collection, including Proofs. Bowers shares tips on becoming a smarter buyer. He even gives a sneak preview of what the U.S. Mint has in store with a 2009 redesign. The book includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, and a special appendix on error coins. Read and enjoy, as you gain a better appreciation of America's most popular cent. Book jacket.