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Winner NLG AwardNumismatic Forgery takes the reader into the clandestine workshop of the criminal forger, and explains the methods and techniques that every serious coin collectors should know about before they purchase a rare or expensive coin. The informal interviews Larson conducted with the infamous master forger, Mark Hofmann, at Utah State Prison in the late 1980's lay the foundation for a number of methods revealed in Numismatic Forgery. Hofmann is widely known for his forgery of...

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

Part of the "Companion Series" book collection.

This book contains valuable information about obsolete money and the history of money from the 13 colonies. "It is my hope that after reading this book you will be well informed on the entire art and busines of designing, printing, and distributing bank notes during the period from 1782 - 1866. An attractive aspect of the study of paper money of this era is that there is so much to be discovered. Few obsolete bank notes have been studied for their subtle variations. Styles of lettering,...

"Award-winning author and historian 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. In 21 chapters rich with full-color illustrations, Bowers takes the reader on an in-depth look at the paper money that witnessed so much history: the birth of states, the War of 1812, financial panics, inspiring westward expansion, the devastating war between...

The inaugural volume of Q. David Bowers' multiple-book Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is an introduction to the series. Bowers describes the history of early bank notes in America, and gives guidance on collecting, grading, storing, buying, selling, and appreciating this currency. Subsequent volumes will provide historical narrative on every state, town, city, and back involved in producing notes from 1792-1866; note-by-note values in multiple grades, current rarity levels,...

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.

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 3The 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-...

OBSOLETE PAPER MONEY Volume 4WHITMAN 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 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...

Obsolete Paper Money Volume 7 by BowersThe 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...

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....

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to include notes that attract beginning collectors - notes that are readily available, relatively inexpensive, and often inspiring. We also have included a representation of the rarest notes to show collectors some of the prizes they may wish to seek out." - Don Kelly

Soft cover book that contains 623 pages of pricing information for paper money that has become obsolete. "The scope of this guide is broad. It makes no pretense of completeness. A major goal was to include notes that attract beginning collectors - notes that are readily available, relatively inexpensive, and often inspiring. We also have included a representation of the rarest notes to show collectors some of the prizes they may wish to seek out." - Don Kelly .. This version is spiral bound. ...

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.

The most complete guide to all United States coin and currency issues in the market.Inside this guide you will find a full-color, updated, definitive treasure map to discovering riches in the most widely collected coins and currency in the country. Covering such aspects as the evolution of US money to the very latest in minted coins, the Pickers Pocket Guide of US Coins & Currency is informative, lively and invaluable for collectors and seekers of riches of all levels. Highlighting coins and...

Senior curator at the Smithsonian Richard Doty examines the history of the U.S. in the 1800's through currency issued by private banks and other business. A must-read for every collector, and for anyone interested our nation's colorful past. Foreword by Q. David Bowers. This is a hardcover 9 x 10.75 version with 296 pages.

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...

From the Dean of NumismaticsDonald H. Kagin is one of the most respected names in the rare coin and precious metals business. The numismatic PhD 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. This is a paperback book which measures 6x9 and contains 280 pages.

From the Nation's Foremost Expert on Standing Liberty QuartersA fully updated and expanded edition. Includes a comprehensive year-by-year analysis, historical pricing data, and collecting tips. This revised copy is jam-packed with all you need to know about the Standing Liberty quarter series, including the history, design, mintages, rarity and relative values of these quarter dollars. As America's top expert on Standing Liberty quarters, J.H. Cline's perspective on the important role these...

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.