Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900

Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900

Author: Thomas Michael

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 1297

ISBN-13: 1440248958

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The 19th Century produced some of the most popular coinage in world monetary history, as evidenced by the number of high-profile auctions worldwide bringing record prices and further driving demand for these classic coins. The Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, is designed to meet the needs of researchers, collectors, auctioneers and dealers of this vast range of coins produced during the critically important time. With a more than 40 year tradition of excellence in the hobby, the Standard Catalog of World Coins gathers and vets data from more than 140 worldwide experts to produce the most respected and referenced resource on the subject. Featuring 27,500 actual-size images, the volume covers all mint-issue coins of the world, as well as tokens, patterns, sets and more. Arranged alphabetically by country, each coin listing provides: • Current values listed by date, variety and grade • Universal KM reference number • Detailed descriptions of obverse and reverse designs • Clear images to aid in identification What's more, coins struck in gold, platinum and silver are detailed with: • Total coin weight • Fineness • Actual precious metal weight


Coins of POLAND 1801-2014

Coins of POLAND 1801-2014

Author: Tomasz Kosinski

Publisher: Tomasz Kosinski

Published: 2014-07-16

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Coins of POLAND 1801-2014 (09/2014) from a serie "Coins of Europe Catalog 1801-2014" finally in .pdf for the Tablets! (English e-version) Coins till September 2014 with some results from even September 2014 auctions!! NEW!! Coin prices that in the last 12 months went down are marked ↓ (down) Updated prices every few months. Pictures of every coin, description, weight, size, metal composition and fair market value of coins based on average or lowest prices from recent auctions. Prices in Euro. You can also download from my website FREE of charge smaller chapters (e.g. Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein,Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldawia, Monaco, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia...) from newest -"Coins of Europe, Catalog 1901-2014" (Prepared for the Tablets, Laptops or Smartphones). Please check also my other e-catalogs. Clients who buy e-catalogs will also receive updates (2-3 times a year)!! Please provide e-mail for that. Thank you! Tomasz Kosinski numiKOs


The Garden Squares of Boston

The Garden Squares of Boston

Author: Phebe S. Goodman

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781584652984

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Of the many types of historic landscapes that have become treasured open spaces in North America's dense urban fabric, the garden (or residential) square largely has been overlooked. Yet the garden square played an important role in the planning of Philadelphia, Savannah, Boston, and New York, several of America's major early cities. Boston's garden squares most closely resemble the squares of London in purpose and appearance. Intended as speculative real estate ventures, the London garden squares were distinguished by row houses and ornamental iron fences enclosing gardens planted with trees and grass. The gardens served as welcome patches of greenery for affluent residents who chose to live in relatively cramped quarters within the city. As such, gardens were the raison d'etre for this early form of urban design. Although garden squares pre-date well-documented municipal parks, the historical significance of these squares is not fully understood. In this remarkable book, Goodman tells the story of Boston's garden squares and offers her readers a fascinating glimpse of early urban planning. Goodman traces Charles Bulfinch's connection with these historic landscapes and compares them to their London prototypes. While Bostonians and others are familiar with Boston's iconic Louisburg Square on Beacon Hill, few people know that Boston's South End neighborhood boasts a group of eight garden squares. After discussing London squares and their effect on urban planning in several eastern seaboard cities, Goodman turns to Boston's three privately developed garden squares, all of which were located close to the original center of the city. She pays special attention to Louisburg Square, the only one that has survived. Focusing on the characteristic landscape features that define the gardens, Goodman also showcases the five of the eight publicly developed garden squares of the South End--Blackstone Square, Franklin Square, Chester Square, Union Park, and Worcester Square. Concluding with a chapter on the evolution and preservation of the garden squares of the South End, Goodman discusses private versus public ownership and access, maintenance, and preservation treatments--issues that provide practical information helpful in the management of historical as well as contemporary landscapes. She urges a combined effort of neighborhood groups and the public sector to maintain these squares. Otherwise, she warns, "the future of these historic garden squares will be in jeopardy."