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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...

Inside this book you will find: History of every Mint branch, including private and territorial mints. Additional history of the four modern Mints. Detailed information on historical and modern minting procedures. A study and price guide of historical and modern minting procedures. Data on every director of the Mint and superintendents for every branch. An illustrated behind-the-scenes look at the modern Mint and its facilities. RED BOOK SERIES #23 ...

Collecting United States commemorative coins is like compiling a photo album of the nation's history. Because these coins represent so many aspects of America from dramatic battles to Olympic games, from presidents to national parks each collector can build a set that has its own unique and personal significance. In this handy volume Q. David Bowers chronicles the history of commemorative coins in the United States from 1892 to the present. He explores how a commemorative develops from initial...

Definitive Paper Money Guide The 9th edition of United States Paper Money is the definitive reference for collectors of U.S. paper currency. Written by renowned numismatists Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, this full-color guide explores over 160 years of U.S. paper money, from early federal issues to modern notes. Featuring more than 650 high-resolution images, the industry-standard Friedberg numbering system, and over 20,000 updated retail values for 2025, this book offers unmatched depth and...

Pattern Coins: rare, mysterious, and beautiful. These seldom-seen experimental pieces illustrate the trials, struggles, and backstate intrigue that preceded so many of the U.S. Mint's regular-issue coins. Q. David Bowers offers a fascinating inside look at the history, rarity, and market values of America's rarest coins. JUD book.

The more than 100 years of expertise at H.E. Harris & Co. are advantageous to all stamp collectors. How To Collect Stamps is both an interesting introduction for newcomers and an invaluable resource for experienced philatelists. In this book you will find: Step-by-step guide to stamp collecting Philatelic history by country Worldwide and U.S stamp identifier Collector’s dictionary Detailed map with over 400 countries ...

William Bierly has researched deep into the origins and history of In God We Trust. He tells the full story, and introduces: Reverend Mark Watkinson, the preacher who rallied the Treasury Department to 'recognize Almighty God in some form on our coins' . . . Mint Director James Pollock, who was the former governor of Pennsylvania, 'a commanding figure' who worked toward the same vision . . . and Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, who marshalled our nation's vast resources and financed the war...

Q. David Bowers shares more than 60 years of experience as a coin collector, professional dealer, published author and researcher, and past president of the American Numismatic Association. Learn how to build a meaningful and significant coin collection on any budget, for your own pleasure, for investment purposes, to share a fun hobby with your friends and family, and to explore history, art, commerce, technology, and many other areas of interest that are touched by coins. This delightful...

In this book by Q. David Bowers, there are many stories about treasure from sunken ships, bank vaults and reserves, hidden compartments, buried chests and boxes, vintage safes, hiding places of pirates and privateers, old cornerstones, barrels and casks, Mint and Treasury storage, wrecked buildings, caves and crevices, ancient estates, dusty time capsules, forgotten collections, attics and basements, and other lost and hidden places. Come read along as he shines light on the most astounding,...

The 3rd edition of Money of the Bible is updated with new photographs and additional research by one of the most famous numismatic historians of our time, Kenneth Bressett. The book studies how the Bible was written, and its nature; commerce before coins; coins of Old Testament times; coins in the New Testament; first-century money and trade; coins mentioned in Jesus' parables and lessons; coins and the Passion of Christ; the beginning of Christianity; coins with Biblical themes; and how to...

Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War.

The second volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money covers in great detail the states of Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Bowers gives historical narrative for every town, city, and bank involved in producing notes in these states from 1792-1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels, significant auction results, and other marketing data based on ongoing research; full-color images, and more.

The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. Volume 3 is a guide to Massachusetts, specifically the towns of Abington to Greenfield. It s a companion to volume 4, and together the two volumes cover the entire Bay State. The Dean of American Numismatics, Q. David Bowers, has compiled decades of research from 18th- and 19th-century bank reports,...

WHITMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4: New England, Part 2: Massachusetts, Book 2 The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of American currency issued by state-chartered banks from 1782 to 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. Volume 4 is a guide to Massachusetts, specifically the towns of Hallowell to Yarmouth. It s a companion to volume 3, and between them the two volumes cover the entire Bay State.