Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

19th Century, Opening of the Royal Exchange, 1844, a white metal medal by J. Davis, conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert left, rev. exterior façade, 44mm (BHM 2178; Taylor 146a). Brilliant and virtually as struck; in original screw-topped wooden box, inside of lid with printed label of H. Thompson, Engraver to His Majesty, New Strand, opposite Exeter Change (£60-80)