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Title: The 1776 Continental Currency Coinage - by Eric P. Newman

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Author: Eric P. Newman

Edition: 2005 reprint from the original version published by Wayte Raymond in 1952

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 22

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-915262-90-8

Comments:

The 1776 Continental Currency Coinage & Varieties of the Fugio Cent book by Eric P. Newman ia a classic study by a foremost expert on the subject.

The 22 pages are chock full of important data and details on varieties in addition to numerous plates.

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Title: Obsolete Banknotes of North Carolina - by J. Roy Pennell Jr.

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Author: J. Roy Pennell Jr.

Edition: This is a 1985 reprint of the original version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 48

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-29-1

Comments:

Obsolete Banknotes of North Carolina by J. Roy Pennell, JR is a basic reference on early banknotes of North Carolina.

The book covers the early paper money and the 21 banks listed are cross referenced to other catalogs.

This book is beautifully illustrated.

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Title: The Copper Coins of Massachusetts - by Hillyer Ryder

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Author: Hillyer Ryder

Edition: This is a 2005 reprint from the original version published by the American Numismatic Society back in 1920

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 12

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 10" H x 7" W

ISBN: 0-915262-66-5

Comments:

The Copper Coins of Massachusetts by Hillyer Ryder is considered the basic reference on coins of the 1780's.

This book has great detail and it is extremely important for the collector of colonial coinage. It includes photo plates. 

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Title: Colonial Coins of Vermont / Vermont Coinage - by Hillyer Ryder / Edmund Slafter

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Author: Hillyer Ryder & Edmund Slafter

Edition: This is a 2001 reprint of the original version that was first published in 1920 by The American Numismatic Society

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 56

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-915262-65-7

Comments:

Colonial Coins of Vermont by Hillyer Ryder and The Vermont Coinage by Edmund Slafter are two basic references on the post revolutionary coinage of the State of Vermont combined into one book.

Only 50 copies of original Slafter books were published in 1870. This reprint has substantial historical material and coin descriptions as well as new photo plates with detailed descriptive material from famous Pine Tree Auction of Colonial Coins on February 15, 1975

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Title: Penny Whimsy - by William H. Sheldon

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Author: William H. Sheldon

Edition: This is a 1990 reprint from the 1965 version which was published by the Early American Coppers Club, Inc.

Bound: Hard Cover

Pages: 466

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 9.25" H x 6.25" W

ISBN: 0-942666-62-3

Comments:

Penny Whimsy by William H. Sheldon and the collaboration by Dorothy I. Paschal and Walter Breen in this reprint is considered to be the foremost authoritative volume on U.S. Large Cents from 1793 to 1814.

Coins are listed using Sheldon's numbering system which is the standard today on many dealer's price list and auction catalogue.

This book includes 60 full-page photo plates.

For United States Large Cents 1816 to 1857 see Newcomb, H. R., United States Copper Cents.

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Title: Confederate States Paper Money - by Arlie R. Slabaugh

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Author: Arlie R. Slabugh

Edition: This is a 1990 reprint from the 3rd edition which was published in 1961

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 70

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-64-X

Comments:

This book was updated by Doug Ball, a major scholar on the subject, it is 70 pages, well illustrated, and includes all 7 issues of the confederacy. 

It contains errors, counterfeits, vignettes, value guides, quantity issued, and is heavily illustrated. 

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Title: The Walking Liberty Half Dollar - by Anthony Swiatek

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Author: Anthony Swiatek

Edition: This is a reprint from the original version which was first published in 1983

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 72

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-23-2

Comments:

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar book by Anthony Swiatek published in 1983 by the author is the leading expert on the series.

The book contains 72 pages, gives value determinations, striking, grading, investing in walkers, proofs, and a year by year detailed analysis of the coins. 

This book is well illustrated and worth having.

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Title: The Liberty Seated Dollar - by Weimar W. White

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Author: Weimar W. White

Edition: This is a reprint of the original version which was first published in 1985

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 88

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-42-9

Comments:

This book, by Weimar White, was published in 1985.  It includes a year-by-year analysis of the entire series, including proofs, mintages, rarities, grading, and a bibliography. 

Book is well illustrated.

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Title: Obsolete Banknotes of New York - by D. C. Wismer

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Author: D. C. Wismer

Edition: This is a reprint of the original version which was first published in 1931Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 214 Illustrated: Yes Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-27-5

Comments:

Obsolete Banknotes of New York by D.C. Wismer is the basic reference on early banknotes of New York.

There are nearly 2,500 notes listed and listings of 100's of New York Banks.

The book is well illustrated and the notes are described in detail.

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Title: Obsolete Banknotes of Ohio - by D. C. Wismer

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Author: D. C. Wismer

Edition: This is a reprint from the original version which was first published in 1932

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 58

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0-942666-25-9

Comments:

Obsolete Banknotes of Ohio by D. C. Wismer is a thorough listings of Ohio banknotes and the numbering system in this book is used in auctions.

List of banks, and details on each Ohio bank.

Book has nice illustrations of the notes.

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