Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Siège de la Bastille, Paris, 1789, a uniface copper-washed lead cliché of the rev. of the medal by B. Andrieu, view of the siege, 85mm (Hennin 23; BDM I, 53); Arrivée du Roi à Paris, 1789, a uniface copper-washed lead cliche of the rev. of the medal by B. Andrieu, 87mm Hennin 62; BDM I, 53) [2]. About extremely fine, an attractive pair; both set in contemporary gilt surround mounts with clips and rings for suspension (£70-100)

Provenance:
B.M. Greenaway Collection