Looking for a good book on gold rush coinage
BenV
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Grew up in the California gold country, and just picked up my first piece of early San Francisco gold! I've definitely been bitten by the gold rush bug- does anyone have recommendations on good books to read regarding the gold rush? Specifically books regarding private minters, or early San Francisco mint would be ideal.
Here's my new purchase, a well worn 1857-S quarter eagle from David Lawrence.
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I remember reading Kagin's book in the late 80s, it was enjoyable and informative. It's 40 years old at this point so I'm sure there's a better one out there but here it is for reference: https://amazon.com/Private-Coins-Patterns-United-States/dp/0668048301
Q. David Bowers tome would fit the bill.
Wow, you weren't kidding... was it ever printed in paperback?
The Bowers book has everything. I have no idea what it sells for these days.
Here is the book as above referenced. I doubt it would hold together in paperback as it totals 1,055 pages, hence my initial reference to "tome."
Q. David Bowers tome would fit the bill.
Nice start on your S mint gold quest. That 57-S could give you lots of history if it could talk. I like it a lot.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
I have the Q. David Bowers book 'A California Gold Rush History', signed by Mr. Bowers as well. Great book indeed, everything you could imagine is covered. I am not an autograph collector, but I do 'treasure' this one. Cheers, RickO
The Bowers Book is the best.
I love gold country. I have a house in Placerville.
A very VERY good book
https://www.amazon.com/World-Rushed-California-Gold-Experience/dp/080613464X
Not for the coinage but an amazing account of the cross country gold rush itself. It's a first hand account like a diary.