Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie by Chao H. & Adams
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- Book Title : Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie
- Country of Origin : United States
- Format : Paperback
- Language : English
- Narrative Type : Nonfiction
- Original Language : English
- Publication Year : 2010
- Publisher : Kolbe & Fanning
- Signed : No
Description:
Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie
Book by Fernando Chao H. and John W. Adams
Authors: John W. Adams, Fernando Chao (Hijo), and Anne E. Bentley.
Pages: 240 - illustrated in color.
ISBN: 9780934352116
Publisher: Kolbe & Fanning.
Publication Year: 2010.
Content: A detailed catalog of over 275 varieties of Admiral Vernon medals, with color illustrations, descriptions, and attribution systems. Historical Context: Includes a chapter correcting the historical record, addressing differing perspectives (British vs. Spanish) on Vernon. Collector's Guide: Features appendices with concordances to older catalogs (like Betts, Ferrari, Medina), a guide to metals, and advice for collectors. Significance: Considered a landmark work in numismatics, it is the definitive resource for identifying and understanding these historically significant medals.
Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie is a comprehensive 2010 reference book by John W. Adams and Fernando Chao (with Anne E. Bentley) that serves as the standard guide for the extensive series of medals commemorating British Admiral Edward Vernon's naval victories, particularly the capture of Portobello in 1739. The book corrects historical inaccuracies from earlier works, provides a detailed catalog with high-quality images, and includes historical context, a guide for collectors, and concordances with previous catalog systems.