Explore the world of medal makers and their marks in this comprehensive reference. This volume surveys biographical entries, signatures, and minting roles across European medallists, helping readers identify authorship and context for a wide range of medals.
From signatures like the Lauffer and Lauffer-related names to mint-master listings and die-sinker attributions, the book assembles biographical notes, variant signs, and cross-references. It also catalogs a broad scope of medal types, from portrait medals to religious and commemorative pieces, with bibliographic pointers for further study.
Ideal for researchers and collectors seeking reliable identification and background on medallic authors and their work.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive biographical dictionary, showcasing the lives and contributions of medallists, coin-, gem-, and seal-engravers, mint masters and moneyers, from antiquity to the 1900s. Crafted by L. Forrer, a renowned numismatic scholar, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the individuals who shaped the art of coinage and commemorative engraving. Through detailed biographies and references to their works, the author paints a vivid picture of their lives, artistic styles, and the historical context in which they operated. This remarkable volume serves as an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone fascinated by the intricate world of numismatic arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331132882_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331132882
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331132882
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)