An Introduction to the Study of Ancient and Modern Coins

London: John Russell Smith, 1848. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. The first edition of John Yonge Akerman's concise introduction into the study of ancient and modern coins, a wonderful study illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work.A comprehensive study into ancient and modern coins, an introduction to the fascinating subject by John Yonge Akerman. Looking into the origins of coins, and the development of coniage across ancient Greece and Rome.Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout.Two pages of adverts to the rear.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light discolouration and some minor marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few odd spots, and an ink mark to the head of the first few pages. Good