Bidspirit auction | Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli – Select

Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli – Select Numismatic Bibliography Stacks, New York, 1965. 406 pages. - A monumental bibliographic reference compiled by Elvira E. Clain-Stefanelli, Associate Curator in the Division of Numismatics at the Smithsonian Institution. This comprehensive guide lists hundreds of scholarly works and catalogues covering all aspects of numismatics — ancient to modern — arranged systematically in nine parts:  • General references and introductory works  • The historical evolution of money  • Ancient Greek and Roman coins  • Paper money, economics, and tokens  • Medals and decorations  • Technical aspects of coinage (minting, metallurgy, preservation)  • Special topics including counterfeiting, hoards, exhibitions, and major collections Original green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering. An indispensable classic and a cornerstone reference for serious numismatists and researchers.