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Postcard collecting has been a popular American pastime since the hobby's Golden Age. For today's collector, postcards offer historic photography, snapshots of pop culture and everyday life, colorful works by famous artists. This 432-page Guide Book of Collectible Postcards is a complete one-stop resource for both newcomers and experienced collectors. There are more than 1,500 illustrations, grading instructions and valuations in multiple grades in this book. There is also advice on collecting ...

Foreword by Christopher R. McDowell Issued just weeks after the �Shot Heard �Round the World,� Continental Currency became the first paper money authorized by the American Continental Congress. Backed by the hope of a new nation rather than silver or gold, Continental Currency played an important role in financing the Revolutionary War. Though it faced counterfeiting, depreciation, and public distrust, it marked a major step forward for the colonies and helped shape the future of American...

In his new Guide Book of Counterfeit Confederate Currency, George Tremmel updates his ground-breaking note-by-note research, and expands into counterfeit bonds, shinplasters, and Treasury note sheets.

Explore the history and collectibility of America’s iconic $20 gold pieces with the second edition of Double Eagle Gold Coins, part of Whitman's Red Book Series. This full-color guide covers both the Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles minted from 1849–1933, combining historical insight with practical collecting information. Featuring more than 275 listings and over 550 high-resolution images, the book includes date-by-date analysis, mintage figures, grading guidance, and...

In A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, third edition, award-winning author Richard Snow examines the Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents of 1856 to 1909, exploring mintages, challenges for the collector, and interesting varieties. His date-by-date research is enhanced by historical essays as well as an engaging overview of the series by the "dean of American numismatics," Q. David Bowers. High-quality, full-color photographs illustrate each coin. Snow's detailed research...

Flying Eagle cents (1857–1858) introduced America’s small-cent format, while Indian Head cents (1859–1909) circulated through major chapters of U.S. history. This edition provides collectors both new and experienced with an up-to-date resource for understanding their production, design changes, and ongoing appeal. Highlights of this updated edition: Revised valuations in up to nine grades Updated mintages and expanded die-variety coverage Concise grading guidance 400+ new and...

The Franklin and Kennedy half-dollar series are two of the most popular in modern US currency."Collectors can have fun with challenges and rewards." "These coins are appropriate for anyone's hobby budget, whether it's $50 per month or $50,000," said author Tomaska, who gives pricing in multiple grades for each coin. Tomaska discusses the history of their designs, manufacture, and other technical and cultural issues, in addition to offering behind-the-scenes information of the retail and...

An updated, revised new edition of this popular entry in Whitman's Bowers Series. This full-color reference includes a chronicle of the nation's smallest gold coin; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold dollars; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full-color illustrations; a coin-by-coin study of Type I, Type II and Type III gold dollars, with valuations and population data; an appendix of auction prices; a selected bibliography; and...

The $10 gold eagle coin, named for the national bird on its reverse, was created in 1795 as the foundation of America's federal monetary system. While it was used primarily in international and large-scale transactions or melted for its gold content today the gold eagle attracts collectors with its beauty, value, and colorful history, from gold rushes and the 1933 "bank holiday" to sunken treasures and royal collections. Author Q. David Bowers explores this history in A Guide Book of Gold...

Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of high-resolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. It covers the history of these collectibles and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. Hard Times tokens are reminders of a turbulent period in America. Their political and commercial designs reflect the economy and social climate of the pre Civil War Andrew Jackson era in the 1830s and 1840s....

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint—half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars. From 1836 through 1891, these beautiful silver pieces depicted the Goddess of Liberty sitting with a hat and pole. They were manufactured in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco, and they lubricated the wheels of American trade during the Hard Times Era and the nation's...

For more than a century, the Lincoln cent has remained one of the most recognizable and widely collected coins in American numismatics. In the fifth edition of Guide Book of Lincoln Cents, acclaimed author and numismatist Q. David Bowers explores the complete history of the series from 1909 to the present, including the newly issued 2025 Omega cents. Filled with detailed research and hundreds of full-color photographs, this updated reference covers the Lincoln cent's design evolution,...

Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers three of the most popular U.S. coins: Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, and Liberty Walking half dollars. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947, spanning two world wars and the Great Depression. Q. David Bowers, the "Dean of American Numismatics," provides a single-volume study with technical, historical, and market insights for collectors. The book explains how to grade your collection, offers tips on smart buying,...

A Complete History and Price Guide. Silver and Clad Sets 1936 to Date. The 2nd edition of David W. Lange's book now in beautiful full color offers a definitive history of the U.S. Mint's Proof sets. They're all here, from the vintage years of 1936 to 1942, through the classic years of 1950 to 1964, the Special Mint Sets of 1965 to 1967, modern sets of 1968 to 1998, the 50 State Quarters Proof Sets starting in 1999, and others. Book 4 of the series. RED BOOK SERIES #4 ...

The Bowers Series is a popular Whitman Publishing library of numismatic books, each covering a different segment of the hobby. This volume explores modern U.S. dollar coins, including Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential dollars. These coins, successors to the Morgan and Peace dollars, have been minted from 1971 to the present in various sizes, alloys, and themes. They are enjoyable for beginners and offer challenges for specialists. Award-winning author...

The gorgeous and venerable Morgan silver dollar is a favorite among Americans to collect! Other coins do not inspire a great deal of the American romance and adventure. The "dean of American numismatics," Q. David Bowers, provides an engrossing portrayal of the nation's most beloved classic coin in this extended seventh edition of his best-selling book. You'll discover how to grade coins, cherry-pick uncommon die variants, and become a more knowledgeable collector. You'll also learn what to...

Morgan Silver Dollars, Eighth Edition offers a comprehensive reference to America’s most widely collected classic silver dollar. Part of Whitman’s respected Red Book Series, this fully revised edition delivers current CPG retail pricing from Greysheet, detailed analysis for every date and mintmark, GSID catalog numbers for easy identification, and a new foreword by Publisher John Feigenbaum. Collectors will find market values across nine grades ranging from Prooflike and Deep...

The Guide Book of Peace Dollars explores every date, mintmark, and major variety of America's last 90% silver dollar, struck from 1921 to 1935. Roger W. Burdette explains the coin's origin as a tribute to peace after World War I and studies Proofs, patterns, trial pieces, errors, countermarks, and notable collections. Collector Barry Lovvorn assisted with the detailed date-by-date research. The book shows why Peace dollars offer a different and often more accessible collecting experience than...

The quarter eagle, with a face value of $2.50, holds a unique place in American numismatic history. Minted from 1796 through the early 20th century, it remained in production for more than 130 years and featured six distinct design types. While it never achieved widespread use in international trade or everyday commerce, the denomination has become a favorite among collectors for its rich history and collectible challenge. In A Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins, renowned numismatic author...

Shield and Liberty Head Nickels, the leading reference book on America's first two five cent pieces, returns in a fully revised and updated second edition. With over 200 listings, this comprehensive guide covers the popular Shield nickels minted from 1866 to 1883 and subsequent Liberty Head (V) nickels minted from 1883 to 1913, including proofs and varieties. Collectors of all levels will enjoy over 350 actual size photographs, historical background, date-by-date analysis, collecting tips and...