Lists, indexes, and other collections made by Ingham Foster on the subject of Traders' Tokens of the 17th century
MSS. Num. c. 4-10, d. 5-6, e. 7-11, f. 1-9
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Lists, indexes, and other collections made by Ingham Foster on the subject of Traders' Tokens of the 17th century
Shelfmark
MSS. Num. c. 4-10, d. 5-6, e. 7-11, f. 1-9
Summary
Lists, indexes, and other collections made by Ingham Foster on the subject of Traders' Tokens of the 17th century.
Date
1750-1782
Language
English
Physical extent
2.21 Linear metres
20 boxes
Custodial history
Ingham Foster died in 1782, and the sale of his collections took place in the following year. It cannot however be regarded as certain that these volumes came as one lot, though they probably all belonged to Mr. Foster.
Acquisition
These volumes appear to correspond to the following entry in a Bodleian bill of messrs. Prince and Cooke, booksellers of Oxford, paid in October 1786, 'Forster's M.St Catalogue of Coins--£5 5s.'
Subject
17th century
18th century
Numismatics
Economics -- History -- 17th century
