General Coins, History, Literature

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

The latest in Whitmans Red Book Series, this guide by Donald Kagin and David McCarthy explores the rare and historic private and pioneer gold coins minted from 1786 to 1862. Issued during Americas gold-rush era, these coins;ranging from Brasher doubloons to $50 slugs;offer a glimpse into early American commerce and frontier ingenuity. Packed with history, expert analysis, detailed photos, and market values, this book is essential for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. RED BOOK SERIES...

Captivating and complex story of the world's most prominent dealer in historical documents, letters, manuscripts, and artifacts. This is a quintessential American success story. Kenneth Rendell's unconventional methods uncovered Adolf Hitler's forged diaries and evaluated Nixon's Watergate tapes. It is more than an Indiana Jones adventure; it is the story of the real person behind it all. Safeguarding History chronicles his adventures collecting and dealing in rare coins at age 11, searching...

Secrets of the Rare Coin and Bullion Business from a lifelong Trader Before you buy another rare coin or bullion, read this book to learn how the industry works behind the curtain. Garofalo covers the industry from the insider's perspective and devotes chapters to everything from retail marketplaces like eBay, to pricing sources, trade publications, grading services, major retailers, and even CAC.

Dr. George G. Wilkins advertised his trade by counter-stamping coins in circulation, particularly one-cent coins. The author provides us with a history of counterstamped coins and an interesting profile of Dr. Wilkins.

It is often forgotten that between 1942 and 1946, 425,000 German, Italian and Japanese prisoner of war were held at 700 POW camps in 46 U.S. States. They got here on troop ships that would have otherwise returned empty.This book is about the money, or chits that POWs used for their expenses in the camp, for cigarettes, candy or other items. The authors are both recognized experts on the topic.Years in the making, this is the most comprehensive book ever done on the subject. There are brief...

The Numismatourist is the first book of its kind as a world-wide travel guide for the numismatist. It is also for the numismatist who is traveling, either on vacation or business, and wishes to visit those places that of are interest to the hobby or profession. Inside you will find a numismatic travel guide, listing over 175 places in 75 countries open to the public, with almost 100 of these described in detail with pictures that are spread over North, Central, and South America, the...

Learn about the basics of coins and money, handling, storing and collecting including facinating coin facts and history.

A historical work inspired by the water based cures for ailments extensively promoted by Dr. Shattuck as counterstamps on coins during the mid to late 1800's.

When Coins Were King delivers a focused history of how precious-metal coinage shaped America's history in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Renowned author and avid numismatist Michael F. Moran uses vivid visuals and clear storytelling to show how silver and gold influenced the nation's policies and identity. The narrative starts with the Comstock Lode and its role in stabilizing the post–Civil War economy and leading into the intense fights for financial authority that defined the era....