Publications

The fifth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Rhode Island and Vermont. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more. Volume 5 is the fourth installment on...

The sixth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiples-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full color images and more. Volume 6 is...

The seventh volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full-color images,...

The eighth volume of Q. David Bowers's multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money studies in great detail the bank notes of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792 to 1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other market data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more....

This 624 page book covers obsolete notes from all states and regular Confederate States issues.

This 624 page book covers obsolete notes from all states and regular Confederate States issues. This spiral bound format is laminated for the Road Warrior who trys hard to wear out their books.

This book covers all 48 known over mintmarks in all series of U.S. coins. Includes those punched over horizontal and inverted mintmarks, as well as misplaced mintmarks.

Large Size Notes Small Size Notes Fractional Currency Colonial & Continental Currency Treasury Notes of the War of 1812 Confederate States of America Error Notes Uncut Sheets Encased Postage Stamps Postage Envelopes Paper money mules Prices in up to 7 conditions The universally-used Friedberg Numbering System.� The standard method for describing U.S. currency Full listing of note-issuing National Banks with amount of notes known Directory of paper money dealers Complete signature listings for...

Inside, you'll find a full-color, state-of-the-market, authoritative treasure map to discovering riches in the most widely collecting field in the country. Covering everything from the evolution of US money to the latest in minted coins, the Pickers Pocket Guide is educational, lively and invaluable for collectors and seekers of riches of all levels. Highlighting coins and paper money, you will enjoy the "two-for-one" coverage of coins and paper money�unique in the market. ...

In this updated 2nd edition of the award winning book, Robert W Shippee reveals how he got serious about building a menaingful collection of rare coins. His carefully assembled Waccabuc Collection of half cents through $20 gold double eagles sold at public auction for a profitable $1.5 million! The first edition quickly became one of the most talked-about books on collecting and investing in US coins. Longtime hobbyist read ti and said "I wish I'd had a guide like this when I started...

This 632 Page guide contains over 13,500 listings representing more than 15,400 different coins and sets, using nearly 129,000 price points and 37 different grades. Nearly 2,600 new listings have been added since the previous issue. Other highlights of this price guide are: Listings and pricing for over 9,000 business denomination coins from 1 cent to 2 dollars and over 300 business denomination sets Listings and pricing for hundreds of variety coins not listed in any other guides, including...

Donald H. Kagin is one of the most respected names in the rare coin and precious metals business. The numismatic Ph.D. has put together a sophisticated guide for investors and collectors aimed toward making prudent decisions in these markets. This full color book includes an introduction by Scott Travers.

The best-selling book's companion GOLD: Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Gold Right Now Silver is even more affordable than gold, and it's a great way to diversify your portfolio with real assets. It's also the precious metal used to manufacture some of the world's most popular collector coins. You'll discover how to get the most out of your money when buying silver, how to sell it for a profit, the numerous types of silver you may invest in, common mistakes to avoid,...

A fully updated and expanded edition. Includes a comprehensive year-by-year analysis, historical pricing data, and collecting tips.

This book is divided into three parts: Planchet errors, Die errors, and strike errors. Each section is broken down by date and mintmark and many photos are provided.

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.

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: Coverage of Lincoln Memorial...

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 regonised experts on the topic.Years in the making, this is the most comprehensive book ever done on the subject. There are brief...

These early dated coins form one of the first links between medieval and modern coinage. Anno Domini's way of dating coins using Latin script did not begin until the mid-13th century, and did not become popular in Europe until three centuries later. It took the author 15 years to separate the few coins with dates from the many. The First Edition of this book was comparable to the out-of-print work by Albert Frey in 1915. Today, when an early dated coin is sold, whether in Europe or America, it...