Numismata. A Discourse of Medals Antient and Modern. Together with some Account of Heads and Effigies of Illustrious and Famous Persons in Sculps and Taille-Douce of Whom we have no Medals extant; ...

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To which is added A Digression concerning Physiognomy. ... London: Printed for Benj. Tooke 1697. F'scap folio. Orig. full old panelled calf (corners worn). Spine skilfully rebacked. Raised spine bands and contrasting morocco titling-label. Endpapers foxed. (viii 342 14pp.). With numerous engraved vignettes of medals. Title-page printed in red/black ink. A particularly fine crisp copy of the First Edition highly regarded by Keynes. Scarce.