This lot offers three comprehensive 1913 auction catalogues compiled by the notable numismatist Henry Chapman. These catalogues document the esteemed collections of coins of C. J. R. Carson, Edwin A. Taylor, Henry Jamison, H. C. Ezekiel, E. E. Farman, and notably, the late Charles Steigerwalt. Chapman's catalogues are renowned for their meticulous detail and serve as authoritative references in numismatic circles. The catalogues cover an extensive stock of United States and foreign coins and medals, offering a rare and detailed look into the coin collecting world of the early 20th century. They are complete and well-preserved, with no missing pages, ensuring they remain a treasure for collectors and historians. The catalogues were sold at auction in Philadelphia on various dates in May and June 1913. This lot represents a remarkable piece of numismatic history, reflecting the grandeur of early American coin collecting and auctioneering.

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