EARLY MEDIEVAL AND ISLAMIC. Oriental Coins and Their Values, Volume 1: The World of Islam. Michael Mitchiner (London, Hawkins Publications, 1977). Large format, 500 pages, well illustrated with maps, in blue leatherette. A practical and widely used catalogue reference for Islamic coinage within Mitchiner?s important Oriental Coins series, offering broad geographical and dynastic coverage in a single working volume and remaining especially useful for identification, comparison, and quick consultation across the Islamic world. An original printing on heavier paper stock, and a dependable desk reference for collectors, dealers, and researchers needing a broad survey in one volume. Covers with light wear and shelf dust, spine fading, showing age and use; bookplates present, binding tight, overall the book is in VG condition. From the personal reference library of David Allen, a well known numismatist, formed over more than 50 years and used as a long term reference for research, attribution, and catalogue work.

Estimate: AUD 500