Loon, Gerard Van-Contemporary numismatics (Hedendaagsche penningkunde). English text!
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Robert Turfboer Editor and Translator
Loon, Gerard Van
Hedendaagsche penningkunde = Contemporary numismatics. Leiden, Brill, 1995 303p. Line drawings. 34cm in original Box. Originally written in Dutch, first published in Amsterdam in 1717. The translation is from the 1732 printing. Hard cover.
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Gerard van Loon
Contemporary Numismatics
This book, now available for the first time in an English translation, was published in Dutch in 1732 by lawyer Gerard van Loon. His aim was to give the reader a pleasant and informative tour of the history of coins and medals and the result is an astonishing, entertaining and surprisingly modern numismatic work. The format, layout and plates of this English translation follow closely those of the original edition. This translation opens up to modern readers of all kinds the fascinating thoughts and advice of a numismatist, historian and philosopher who lived and wrote more than a quarter of a millennium age.
Reviews
'This beautifully produced work is the culmination of a long-time ambition of Dr. Turfboer's, and is a tribute to his persistence and dedication. It is a very welcome translation of an important early work, and through it we can better understand the evolution of collection as a science and hobby.'
Wayne G. Sayles, The Celator, 1995.
'This book was originally published in 1732, but van Loon wrote for the ages, and with NI member Dr. Turfboer's excellent translation, and extremely professional printing by E.J. Brill Publishers, it is as current as if written today. Further it is profusely illustrated with drawings that modern photography would find hard to beat.'
Granvyl G. Hulse, NI Bulletin, 1996.
The E-Sylum: Volume 5, Number 18, April 28, 2002, Article 17: Bob merchant writes:
Robert Turfboer's translation of Van Loon's 'Contemporary Numismatics' is one of the best numismatic books I've ever read. And I've read it at least three times.
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Robert Turfboer Editor and Translator
Loon, Gerard Van
Hedendaagsche penningkunde = Contemporary numismatics. Leiden, Brill, 1995 303p. Line drawings. 34cm in original Box. Originally written in Dutch, first published in Amsterdam in 1717. The translation is from the 1732 printing. Hard cover.
For Condition, Index, and more details see photos.