Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a plated bronze award plaque by L.-O. Roty for the Comité Français, robed figure of France with winged figure of Genius on quay-side, revs. wreath and tablet, named (Ch. Ed. Frère), 53 x 50mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; PBE 856; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.48, 168; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 28; BDM V, 235). Extremely fine, toned £40-50