Coins of the World

The book is in fair condition with a worn dust jacket that has edge tears and chipping. The hardcover is intact but shows signs of use. It is an ex-library copy, evidenced by a stamp from St. Ignatius H. S. Students Library. The pages are clean and the binding is firm, making it a suitable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics.

Coins of the World by R. A. G. Carson, published by Harper & Row, New York and Evanston, is a comprehensive exploration of global numismatic history. This particular copy is a third impression from 1966. Carson, an Assistant Keeper in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum, provides a scholarly yet accessible account of coinage from various cultures and time periods. This edition would be valuable for collectors and historians interested in the evolution of currency. The book is ex-library, bearing a stamp from St. Ignatius H. S. Students Library. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with noticeable edge tears and chipping, yet the hardcover remains intact, preserving the wealth of information within.