I just ordered 3 books to add to my others.Opinions please.

smprfi

The complete guide to Lincoln cent.
The Shield five cent series.
Early half dollar die varieties 1794-1836

Anyone have these books? How are they?

LanLord

Who's the author on your Lincoln book? I have one at home that sounds like this (but I don't recall, I'd need to check) and it is very good. Packed with information, I have learned a great deal about these lowly coins from that book.

LanLord

BTW: I'd like to get ahold of those other two books you mentioned, where did you order/buy them?

smprfi

Got them off of J.T.Stanton's website.Here is a link.

smprfi

<< <i>Who's the author on your Lincoln book? I have one at home that sounds like this (but I don't recall, I'd need to check) and it is very good. Packed with information, I have learned a great deal about these lowly coins from that book. >>


David W. Lange is the author.

LanLord

Lange is the author of the one I have, it's a faded purple (might be lilac) colored book. Excellent.

hughesm1

Got Early Half Dollar Die Varieties. Outstanding reference of Bust Halves. Would like to see an updated version (currently 1990), in particular concerning the rarity ratings.

Can't turn off italic where I want.

smprfi

Anyone else?

coppercoins

The older Lange books have a lilac cover, the newer printings have a red cover. I prefer Sol Taylor's book to Lange's for history and information surrounding the series.

coinkat

The Overton book on Early Half dollars is a must. It is excellent.

Gilbert

I like the Early Half Dollar Die Varities: 1794-1836, 3rd ed, Al Overton and (Hughes) I supplement/complement it with The Ultimate Guide To Attributing Bust Half Dollars, by Glenn Peterson (published in 2000) Peterson's book is an attribution guide only though.

Merc

Overton's Early half dollar die varieties is excellent for those who collect the halves. I just found my 1831 AU half I won is an R3 and not the common R1 die variety. The new 1990 one is the one you want, not the older 1970. Sometimes you can find it on Ebay for less. I buy lots of my books there.

TomB

I have Overton's book and believe it to be indispensible if you want to seriously explore this wonderful series. I also think it is highly valuable simply as a tool to learn about early US numismatics.

Woodwind

Just echoing what Tom and others have said about the Early Half book. Very thorough and informative. There is even a section on edge lettering errors. Thanks for providing the link. I'll have to order one of my own.

Trime

Overton book a must for serious early half collectors.
Congratulations on the new aquisitions.
A quality numismatic library is an essential asset of a serious collector.
I love my books as much as my coins.

dwood

The Lange book is a good one. I think I've worn my out 3 or 4 times now