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A fresh look at the life of Saint-Gaudens and the remakable partnership he forged with Teddy Roosevelt to reinvigorate the country's numismatic art.

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...

For 50 years, the Franklin Mint has been producing beautiful collectibles now found in millions of homes across the world. It all started in 1964 when founder Joe Segel minted a silver coin honoring the late General Douglas MacArthur, and soon the company was creating collectible coins, commem-orative medals, sparkling pendants, decorative Christmas ornaments and other valuable art. The product line then expanded into entertainment, with breathtaking creations like the Civil War chess set, the...

The Numismatourist is the first book of its kind as a world-wide travel guide for the numismatist. It is also for the numismatist who is traveling, either on vacation or business, and wishes to visit those places that of are interest to the hobby or profession. Inside you will find a numismatic travel guide, listing over 175 places in 75 countries open to the public, with almost 100 of these described in detail with pictures that are spread over North, Central, and South America, the...

This amazing book, The Private Sketchbook of George T. Morgan, is an eye-opening immersion into the designer's "life of art and labor." Central to this beautifully illustrated volume are 80 pages of Morgan's personal and professional sketchbook - the entirety of the creative journal that he carried from his native England to the United States in the 1870's - which is one of the treasures of the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection. George T. Morgan was an artist - a sculptor and coin...

Learn about the basics of coins and money, handling, storing and collecting including facinating coin facts and history.

Reprinted in Spring 2009 - A handbook of the rarest, most popular and desirable Morgan varieties. Ideal for dealers.

The primary objective of this book is the presentation and advancement of knowledge of many of the top Morgan Dollar die varieties. The evolution in the study of a series requires a more in depth understanding of those coins. Not just that they exist, but how and why they were created and what factors contributed to their creation. The first chapter explains what criteria was used to select the top varieties. The beginning of the book presents the die making process and provides an analysis on...

Learn about errors, varieties and how die varieties are made. Book provides valuable for all varieties and is a must of the Liberty Head nickel collector.Learn about errors, varieties and how die varieties are made. Book provides valuable for all varieties and is a must of the Liberty Head nickel collector.

Reference covering Mercury dime varieties with over 55 doubled, 50 repunched mintmarks and 350 photographs. Values are given for all varieties covered in this book.

This book is a history of the events leading up to the elimination of silver from US coinage. Information about coinage is also present.

The publication of a new revised fifth edition of Overton's reference manual on early half dollars, renamed in 2005, United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836, by Donald L. Parsley is now available. Don Parsley, son-in-law of A1 C. Overton, has been collecting and studying early United States hald dollars for over forty years. He helped Al with the first edition of the book and has personally collected this exciting series of U.S. coinage including the Overton reference...

Revised and Updated Edition! The new and improved must-have standard reference book for United States paper money errors. A must for every currency collector: Rarity guide for each note Prices in four conditions The universally-used Friedberg Numbering System? The standard method for describing U.S. currency with invaluable appendices with data found nowhere else. Hundreds of photos, 296 pages, 20+ with new info, and some in full color. Convinient & handy 6x9 inch format, paperback ...

Known as one of the best reference books on the subject, this 500+ page book is the result of years of research and features hundreds of photos, including many color plates.

Warman's Coins and Paper Money, 6th Ed.

A historical work inspired by the water based cures for ailments extensively promoted by Dr. Shattuck as counterstamps on coins during the mid to late 1800s.

Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money Vol 1

State-Chartered American banks issued their own money from 1782 - 1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. These two volumes of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money cover the entire state of Massachusetts, from Abington to Yarmouth. Explore the history of every Massachusetts town and city, as well as of every bank in those towns that issued this uniquely American Currency. Each note is studied, and thousands are pictured in full color, with information...

As the old saying goes, "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." Now Kenneth Bressett, former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just how lucky you can be as a coin collector. From how to get started in the hobby to how to care for a collection, with full explanations of grading techniques and standards, coin prices, and values, the Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with...

World Paper Money Errors by Morland FischerThroughout World Paper Money Errors Morland Fisher provides you an avenue into the fascinating and rarely explored area of numismatics, foreign paper money errors. For the first time, numismatists have access to a full color price guide for international currency, rather than only domestic notes. Fischer's ample collection exemplifies rare errors that result in the printing process to produce intriguing and unique notes. Odd shapes, upside down...

A Great Coffee Table Book with Unbelievable Error PhotosWorld�s Greatest Mint Errors is an enjoyable resource packed full of some of the most dramatic, rare and extraordinary mint errors and die trials ever assembled in one publication. This book combines stunning imagery with the most accurate information available to provide anyone interested in mint errors with the latest information on mint error coins from the United States and around the world. Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are...

Coin Collection for The Next Generation It is estimated that more than 100 million people collected the Washington State Quarters. The primary objective of this book is to help families and young collectors to take the next step in actively collecting and enjoying the incredible world of coins. This book presents several innovative ideas for attracting and retaining new collectors, insuring that the coin shows and meetings are family and kid friendly. Read proven methods from several creative...