[Henry Chapman]: [Photograph of "Auction Sale Collection of Coins of George H. Earle,June 25, 26, 27, (28), 29 - 1912" Fine black and white photograph, 19/2x24cm,handsomely matted in a cherry frame. (400.00)

A rare period glimpse of the attendees assembled for what was to set records as the single largest day ($23,522) and largest total gross ($55,821) coin sale in the UnitedStates, this held at the art gallery of Davis & Harvey, 901 Walnut St, Philadelphia. Prominent participants include both Chapmans, Thomas Elder, Elmer Sears, Edgar Adams,Farran Zerbe, and Edgar Adams. This photograph is reproduced on the front endsheets of John Adams' work on 19th-century auction catalogues. From the Chapman estate, Wayte Raymondand John Ford.

To read the catalog on the Newman Numismatic Portal, see:
The Armand Champa Library: Part II(https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/auctionlots?AucCoId=4&AuctionId=525058)