THE HALF CENT HANDBOOK Draped Bust Varieties 1800-1808 by Ed Fuhrman available for pre-order!
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To say that I am a proud contributor to this book would be an understatement. Ed and I have been friends and colleagues for over 20 years,
This book contains updated and valuable information on die varieties, die states, grading, attribution, cherry-picking tips, and much more! All laid out in a clear and concise manner with full-color photos. This book is a must-have for novice and advanced collectors alike. This is a substantial book in each and every aspect, right down to the quality of materials and the binding.
The official release date is set for January 4th, 2021.
Place your order before DECEMBER 18, 2020 (date has been changed) and get the pre-order price of $85 (shipping included) (Regular. price is $105.) Signed copies available upon request. (Expedited shipping available upon request.)
If you are interested in a copy, you can contact Ed directly at guitarman68@optonline.net
He will accept PayPal or Check
NOTE: If there are any questions about the book you want to ask on this thread, please post them and I will answer them to the best of my ability.
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Ed sent me more detailed specs about the book, so here they are:
The book is 8 1/2 X 11, hard cover, full color, smyth sewn binding, and uses the highest quality paper. I spared no expense in the production of this book.
Sweet!
Early American Copper, Bust and Seated.
Copies of the book are still available for pre-order. Release date for the book is still on track.
Who is Ed Fuhrman?
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Ed Fuhrman is the founder and an administrator for the HALF CENTS group on Facebook.
He is a longtime member of the Early American Coppers Club (EAC), and widely considered to be one of the foremost experts and educators in the area of United States Half Cents, especially Draped Bust Half Cents among his peers in all areas from Type Collecting to Die States. Ed is also highly-respected in the area of Half Cent errors.
Ask anyone who specializes in Early Copper, including the major dealers - and they will tell you what I've told you.
I believe it! I just am not up to speed on the players in the early copper group
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
I gotcha. Asking is how you catch up, and I am more than glad to do that.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Pre-orders for the book have greatly exceeded expectations.
The $85 (postpaid with Media Mail) pre-order window has been pushed up by three weeks to
DECEMBER 16, 2020!
I am not one for BS sales ploys, but Ed and I are highly confident that sales will continue to be robust - especially when they come back from the printer and get shipped.
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Do you have any excerpts from the inside pages?
Early American Copper, Bust and Seated.
This is what I have for now.