Germany, Imperial. Historische Sammlung aller Ritterorden, by A.M. Perrot, 1821

(Historische Sammlung aller Ritterorden). Historische Sammlung aller noch bestehenden Ritterorden der verschiedenen Nationen: nebst einer chronologischen Uebersicht der erloschenen Ritterorden (Historical Collection of All Still Existing Knight Orders of the Different Nations: Besides a Chronological Overview of the Extinct Orders of Knights), by Aristide Michel Perrot, published in Leipzig in 1821 by Baumgärtner, hardcover, containing 184 pages, including coloured illustrations, measuring 21.3 cm x 26 cm (h), presenting signs of water damage, also presenting significant wear on exterior covers, accompanied by a hard case, and in near very fine condition.

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This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.