Building a numismatic library, one book at a time
RYK
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Let's try creating a numismatic library, one book (or catalog or periodical or pdf) at a time.
Here are the groundrules:
1. One single book per post.
2. One post per day per forum member (please, no alts or sock puppets
)
3. I will try to update the OP at the end of the day with the running list
4. List book title with author
5. Coin World and Numismatic News do not count
I will go first with my favorite of all QDB books...
Edit: As of 1950, central time, here is the list:
More Adventures with Rare Coins by Q David Bowers
"Numismatic Art in America: Aesthetics of the United States Coinage" by Cornelius Vermeule
The Official Red Book. A guide book of United States Coins. -R.S. Youman/Bressett
The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels - David Lange
Dickeson, Montroville W./The American Numismatical Manual (1st Ed.; 1859)
Renaissance of American Coinage by Roger Burdette
Walter Breem's complete encyclopedia of US and colonal coins
The Expert's Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins, by Q. David Bowers
Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Proof Coins 1722 - 1977
Illegal Tender: Gold, Greed, and the Mystery of the Lost 1933 Double Eagle by David Tripp
Early US Gold Coin Varieties by Dannreuther and Bass
"Abe Kosoff Remembers" by Abe Kosoff
"The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes" by David Lange
American Art Medals, 1909-1995 by David T. Alexander. Published by the American Numismatic Society in 2010
Crosby...the Quarterman edition.
"Fractional Money" by Neil Carothers
Penny Whimsey by William Sheldon
A Guide Book of Peace Dollars by Roger Burdette
Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook by Wayne Miller
The History of United States Coinage as Illustrated by the Garrett Collection By QDB
Early Half Dollar Die Varieties(3rd Edition) by Al Overton
Eric P. Newman & Kenneth E. Bressett/"The Fantastic 1804 Dollar"
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
"Crime of 1873 - The Comstock Connection" by Robert R. van Ryzin
Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint: 1870-1893 by Douglas Winter
Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopædia of Morgan and Peace Dollars by Van Allen and Mallis
Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint: How Frank H. Stewart Destroyed, And Then Saved A National Treasure, Leonard Augsburger (Author), Joel J. Orosz (Author)
"An Illustrated History of U.S. Commemorative Coinage." Don Taxay, ARCO Publishing Company, Inc, New York, 1967.
Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., King of Coins, by Dave Bowers.
"An Inside View of the Coin Hobby in the 1930s: The Walter P. Nichols File" Edited by Q. David Bowers.
United States Commemorative Coinage by Arlie Slabaugh
Numismatist's Companion series by QDB
Adventures with Rare Coins by QDB
Apostrophe Auction catalogs
Official ANA Grading Guide
Neil Musante - The Medallic Work of John Adams Bolen
The Art of Coins and their Photography by Gerald Hoberman
Abe Kosoff-Dean of Numismatics by QDB
Denis R. Cooper, "The Art and Craft of Coinmaking: A History of Minting Technology"
History of the United States Mint and its Coinage by David Lange
The Big Silver Melt by Henry Merton
The U.S. Mint and Coinage: An Illustrated History from 1776 to the Present, by Don Taxay.
A Mercenary's Guide to the Rare Coin Market by David Hall
R. Tomaska's, "The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars".
Here are the groundrules:
1. One single book per post.
2. One post per day per forum member (please, no alts or sock puppets
)3. I will try to update the OP at the end of the day with the running list
4. List book title with author
5. Coin World and Numismatic News do not count
I will go first with my favorite of all QDB books...
Edit: As of 1950, central time, here is the list:
More Adventures with Rare Coins by Q David Bowers
"Numismatic Art in America: Aesthetics of the United States Coinage" by Cornelius Vermeule
The Official Red Book. A guide book of United States Coins. -R.S. Youman/Bressett
The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels - David Lange
Dickeson, Montroville W./The American Numismatical Manual (1st Ed.; 1859)
Renaissance of American Coinage by Roger Burdette
Walter Breem's complete encyclopedia of US and colonal coins
The Expert's Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins, by Q. David Bowers
Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Proof Coins 1722 - 1977
Illegal Tender: Gold, Greed, and the Mystery of the Lost 1933 Double Eagle by David Tripp
Early US Gold Coin Varieties by Dannreuther and Bass
"Abe Kosoff Remembers" by Abe Kosoff
"The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes" by David Lange
American Art Medals, 1909-1995 by David T. Alexander. Published by the American Numismatic Society in 2010
Crosby...the Quarterman edition.
"Fractional Money" by Neil Carothers
Penny Whimsey by William Sheldon
A Guide Book of Peace Dollars by Roger Burdette
Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook by Wayne Miller
The History of United States Coinage as Illustrated by the Garrett Collection By QDB
Early Half Dollar Die Varieties(3rd Edition) by Al Overton
Eric P. Newman & Kenneth E. Bressett/"The Fantastic 1804 Dollar"
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
"Crime of 1873 - The Comstock Connection" by Robert R. van Ryzin
Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint: 1870-1893 by Douglas Winter
Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopædia of Morgan and Peace Dollars by Van Allen and Mallis
Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint: How Frank H. Stewart Destroyed, And Then Saved A National Treasure, Leonard Augsburger (Author), Joel J. Orosz (Author)
"An Illustrated History of U.S. Commemorative Coinage." Don Taxay, ARCO Publishing Company, Inc, New York, 1967.
Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., King of Coins, by Dave Bowers.
"An Inside View of the Coin Hobby in the 1930s: The Walter P. Nichols File" Edited by Q. David Bowers.
United States Commemorative Coinage by Arlie Slabaugh
Numismatist's Companion series by QDB
Adventures with Rare Coins by QDB
Apostrophe Auction catalogs
Official ANA Grading Guide
Neil Musante - The Medallic Work of John Adams Bolen
The Art of Coins and their Photography by Gerald Hoberman
Abe Kosoff-Dean of Numismatics by QDB
Denis R. Cooper, "The Art and Craft of Coinmaking: A History of Minting Technology"
History of the United States Mint and its Coinage by David Lange
The Big Silver Melt by Henry Merton
The U.S. Mint and Coinage: An Illustrated History from 1776 to the Present, by Don Taxay.
A Mercenary's Guide to the Rare Coin Market by David Hall
R. Tomaska's, "The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars".
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"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
The Official Red Book. A guide book of United States Coins. -R.S. Youman/Bressett
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
Since the Red Book has been mentioned, I will add this excellent work:
The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels - David Lange
My pick (for today):
Dickeson, Montroville W./The American Numismatical Manual (1st Ed.; 1859)
This was the first effort aimed at producing an encyclopedia of U. S. coins.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
ISBN# 0-930076-01-X
Published by F.C.I Press, Inc.
Nice reference, if you can find one.
<< <i>Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Proof Coins 1722 - 1977
ISBN# 0-930076-01-X
Published by F.C.I Press, Inc.
Nice reference, if you can find one. >>
There's one right here!
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
The books covers all medal issues of the Circle of Friends of the Medallion and The Society of Medalists.
I know the new Whitman encyclopedia has generally replaced it but I still prefer Sylvester, even without Tweety
http://www.coinshop.com
Check out the Southern Gold Society
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>Crosby...the Quarterman edition.
I know the new Whitman encyclopedia has generally replaced it but I still prefer Sylvester, even without Tweety
You don't like the Durst edition? I'm shocked!
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
Larry L.
JH
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Eric P. Newman & Kenneth E. Bressett/"The Fantastic 1804 Dollar"
Any coin collector who thinks that 1804 dollars were produced in 1804 needs to read this book. It also provides hints relating to shenanigans that went on at the U. S. Mint in the 19th century.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
It contains contributions by forum members DaveG and GeorgeKellogg and is currently being updated for rerelease.
A good read on the history of mining the Comstock and the connections to the Trade and Morgan dollars.
Oh, I got caught! I won't post a book for two more days.
Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint: 1870-1893 by Douglas Winter
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
<< <i>I will go specialty today and give a nod to
Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
It contains contributions by forum members DaveG and GeorgeKellogg and is currently being updated for rerelease. >>
That's the one I was going to post today.
So now, I'll go with ... Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint: 1838-1861 by Doug Winter
Leonard Augsburger (Author), Joel J. Orosz (Author)
Don Taxay, ARCO Publishing Company, Inc, New York, 1967.
"An Inside View of the Coin Hobby in the 1930s: The Walter P. Nichols File" Edited by Q. David Bowers.
Lots of interesting reprints, clips, ads and letters that give a good perspective on how things were and how some things haven't changed. Many parallels to the present such as the boom and obsession with flipping modern mint products (the commens of the 1930's). Also cleaning coins; complaints about dealers and likely some about collectors. One dealers disappointment in not being able to rip a rare gold collection from a lady for $400 when one coin in it was worth that alone (the owner then checked with various other buyers before selling for "considerably more").
Some things in it are just plain interesting such as a 1935 letter including "... As I am all out of the 1908 S Mint Cents in red, uncirculated condition, I am going to take the 300 at your price of 50c each."
"To Be Esteemed Be Useful" - 1792 Birch Cent --- "I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain." - Lily Tomlin
<< <i>Some things in it are just plain interesting such as a 1935 letter including "... As I am all out of the 1908 S Mint Cents in red, uncirculated condition, I am going to take the 300 at your price of 50c each." >>
"...As I am all out of the 1908 S Mint Cents in red, uncirculated condition, I am going to make the 300 [for] your price of 50c each." Fixed it for you, WinLoseWin. Now it's more interesting reading.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Amazon
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Tchotchkes like those don't count unless you've managed to obtain copies bound in fine Corinthian leather. I'm sure The Man agrees that you can do better.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Reading Adventures with Rare Coins is fascinating, but highly depressing as well, hearing about how bags of uncirculated silver dollars were being ordered by people at their banks as late as 1963 for face value. Some were even CC's!
That book would have been a day 4 or 5 selection for me and is readily available and generally cheap. Try to find "More Adventures" for under $50!
Longacre weeps that RYK would forget my beloved QDB's Numismatic Companion series of books
I did not forget--just did not rank them as highly as you. Day 3 or 4 selection for me.
<< <i> ...and my selection, Q. David Bowers "Adventures with Rare Coins" at a library bag sale for a dollar a bag.
That book would have been a day 4 or 5 selection for me and is readily available and generally cheap. Try to find "More Adventures" for under $50!
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Didn't think about ranking my contributions. I don't have too many coin books though, but will sure be buying some I learned about from this thread.
K
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
One of the best works on an exonumic subject.
Ed. S.
(EJS)
http://macrocoins.com