THE UNITED STATES CENTS OF THE YEARS 1798–1799

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The One Hundred Greatest Items Of United States Numismatic Literature Rank: Number 83

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Davis 142, Sigler 488

“The result of eight years of study,” Clapp practiced to a high standard of scholarship, on par with the previously published works of Crosby (1793), Hays (1794), and Newcomb (1801-1803|). Davis praises the “painstakingly researched, exquisitely photographed reference” for its accuracy, which Clapp dedicated to Newcomb and to fellow large cent collector Henry C. Hines. Indeed, Denis Loring cites Newcomb as an unnamed collaborator for this work, and it is no surprise that Clapp and Newcomb formally teamed up for their next book on large cents, The United States Cents Of The Years 1795, 1796, 1797 and 1800 (#99). Clapp’s scholarship was matched only by his personal large cent collection, a world-class assemblage ultimately donated to the American Numismatic Society.

1^st Edition

CLAPP, George H. THE UNITED STATES CENTS OF THE YEARS 1798–1799.
Sewickley, PA: 1931
64pp, 2 plates
Quarto:31 x 24 cm
Hardbound: Black and blue cloth, lettered in gilt

Edition limited to 135 copies, of which 126 are standard.

1^st Edition, Deluxe

CLAPP, George H. THE UNITED STATES CENTS OF THE YEARS 1798–1799.
Sewickley, PA: 1931
64pp, 2 plates
Quarto:31 x 24 cm
Hardbound: Full black morocco, lettered in gilt

Edition limited to 135 copies, of which 9 are deluxe.