New large format RED BOOK

EagleEye

I returned from Baltimore to find a large format 2005 "Red Book" in my mail. It is hand numbered #56 in a limited press run (of 3000?). The letter which came with it says that the issue is closed (I think that means the numbered copies are closed) They will be selling the generic ones for $69.95.

The text is the same as the regular issue, but the edges are gilt and the larger size accomodates fancier pages. ANR, Heritage, U.S. Mint, ANA and Stack's have ads, which is new.

99% of the pictures are now in color. The titles are in red and the captions are blue. This is a great edition and if it is available, I would say it would make a great gift. (Mine isn't for sale).

Any thoughts? Anyone get a low number? I know "Dr. UhUh" probably got #8.

MrEureka

It is hand numbered #56

Mine is #82. You win.

BTW, the books are also leatherbound. They're perfect gifts. I'll bet they sell out quickly.

LanLord

I saw large format and thought it was to make it easier for us older folks to read.

I think I need one with 24 point type.

nwcs

I didn't know they were doing one of those. Any pics for those of us who haven't seen it?

EagleEye

nwcs

You're right. Much nicer. I wonder if this will be something they start doing in limited quantities from here on out?

ddbird

My dealer asked them for #1793, his favorite year of US coinage. I believe he recieved his recently also, and is also very pleased. He let me look at it for a while, and I was very impressed.

Blade

Looks very nice and a worthy edition to a numismatic library.

Do any folks around here collect the old editions of the Red Book? If so, I would think this edition would be a must have.

ER

I like the spiral bound better.

ColonialCoinUnion

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As Eagle Eye notes, the book is larger, but the actual text and photos found on each page are identical in size to the regular edition. So I'm not too enthused about it -

Steve

Anyone interested in buying one of the remaining books (out of 3,000 printed) can buy direct at www.whitmanbooks.com. With shipping it comes to $76.90. Steve

Aethelred

I ordered myself one of the numbered ones today!

dorancoins

Very nice book - if the publishers were smart, maybe this should be the standard format for the Red Book.

Pistareen

CCU's comment reminds me of Ed Frossard's critique of the young Chapman Brothers' 1882 catalogue of the Bushnell sale ...

Something along the lines of "the large size is an excellent innovation, as the margins leave lots of room for corrections."

Shamika

Pretty neat.

Coin Finder

Got mine today #2989!

They must be close to a sell out.

Tbig

oreville

According to Whitman, there is still about 2000 out of the 3000 left for sale.

Lakesammman

I called and tried to get 1856 or 1877 - they couldn't do it. Already wrapped up in plastic.

Steve

I got mine #2955 last week. Sounds like they are shipping out the highest numbers to those who order directly. I probably will see some much lower numbers at Borders or Barnes & Noble in a few weeks. Whatever, it is a very nicely done leather bound book and worth having in my library. Steve

NJDrew1

We were able purchase a few copies for resale at a discount, in addition to one of the advance copies prior to release.

I've included a link to the webpage for those that want to see a larger image of the limited edition red book.

http://www.brent-krueger.com/books7.html#New Releases

--Andrew