NVMISMATA IN LIBRIS

Rome 1997 - edited by the author.
In 4° (30 x 22 cm) - 816 pages - Print run of 300 copies - 2,508 titles catalogued with detailed commentary - Illustrated with 73 black and white photographs.
Preface by Father Leonard E. Boyle O.P.
(Prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library)

This is a full bibliography of works on medals in general, and Italian medals in particular. Given its size and the number of titles listed, this work can be considered the most complete treatment of the subject that has been published so far. Every publication referred to, whether a book or an article, is accompanied by a brief but clear and exhaustive commentary. An extremely useful alphabetical index of the titles and a still more useful alphabetical index of the themes facilitate consultation of the volume, particularly for those without detailed knowledge who are trying to find their bearings in certain themes. A preface and a history of books on medals from XVI century to the present day (in Italian and English) form an introduction to the actual catalogue. A useful price list (revised in 1997) completes the information in the catalogue. The work is indispensable for those who wish to undertake the study of the fascinating subject of medals, which involves so much more than just art.

“The volume in question came out in June 1997 and it was clear at once that it filled a gap, proving to be of enormous use to those interested in the study of medals, whether scholars or simple enthusiasts. One of the author’s fundamental virtues is that of compiling a long list of specific texts, articles in journals, contributions to conferences, with a clear and detailed commentary. It is a work that can be immediately understood and consulted both by the specialist and the amateur…”
Mariangela Johnson in “Rivista Italiana di Numismatica”vol. XCX/1999