Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Belgium, Openbaar Onderwys der Stad Gent, c. 1920, a plated bronze award plaque by G. Verbanck for Fonson, naked athlete standing left, holding torch and olive-branch, rev. shield, named (Schooljaar 1922-1923, aan Irène Ghesquiére, Verdienstelijke Leerlinge der School van Hulthemstraat), 85 x 64mm; La Belgique Reparé les Desastres de la Guerre, 1926, a bronze medal by G. Petit for Mauquoy on behalf of Les Amis de la Médaille d’Art, 70mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.16, 15; cf. DNW 68, 1618); together with other Belgian and Dutch bronze medals (5) [7]. Very fine and better; second in original blue card box (£50-70)