"A Guide Book of United States Paper Money" is your go-to resource for collectors interested in the history and value of US paper currency. Written by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, this 420-page guide is packed with over 650 colorful images, covering federal notes from the Civil War era to modern times. It includes valuable information on various types of currency, like Treasury notes from the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, Fractional Currency, and more. You'll also find insights into topics like signatures, grading standards, and how currency is produced and circulated. With over 20,000 market valuations, real-world analysis, and expert knowledge, this eighth edition continues the tradition of excellence established by its predecessors. New to this edition are the top 100 prices realized at auctions from 2022 to 2023, making it an essential tool for any paper money enthusiast.
The Eighth edition includes:
- More than 20,000 market valuations from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders
- All federal series from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Fractional Currency, Treasury Notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, error notes, and uncut sheets
- More than 650 full-color images
- Combines the standard Friedberg cataloging system with retail values in multiple grades for each note
- Appendix on the signature combinations of the Treasurer and Secretary
- All-new feature: Top 100 prices realized at auction, 2022-2023
- Glossary, bibliography and introduction by numismatist/paper-money expert David Ganz
- History of U.S. paper money
- How to collect U.S. paper money