Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a bronze award medal by C.E. Barber, figure of Christopher Columbus modelled by A. St. Gaudens, rev. legend on tablet, named (E. Wuetrich), 77mm (Baxter 87; BDM I, 122; Eglitt 90). Two obverse rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine; in case of issue (£50-70)