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CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379
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Hello!
I was just wondering where i can get a cheap copy of his encylopedia. image Any Ebooks?
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Taylor
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  • TinyTiny Posts: 2,598
    I don't think you will find a cheap one anywhere. Might find an inexpensive one on eBay or a Google Search.

    Good Luck

  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Let me see if they still have it I'll let you know Via PM. I was going to buy it Saterday but passed on it. Cheep Very cheep. They are selling all there book in the shop.


    Hoard the keys.
  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭
    These routinely go above $100. Keep an eye out on ebay for auctions. I also receive and take part in David Sklow's mail bid book auctions. I have seen a few copies in his auctions so you might want to check out his website and be put on his mailing list. He auctions hundreds of numismatic books in mail bid sales multiple times a year, theres at least one book that I find in each auction that I need to have!
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  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>Let me see if they still have it I'll let you know Via PM. I was going to buy it Saterday but passed on it. Cheep Very cheep. They are selling all there book in the shop. >>


    PLEASE LET ME KNOW
    LOL!
    Taylor
    Just do it.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ebay or amazon. it starts about a $100 or so. best wishes
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,310 ✭✭✭✭
    You cant find them cheap, next question (.....and I know there will be one)

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    You'll be lucky to find for less than $90. I purchased mine for $65 at a used book store. I've never seen one so cheap.


    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>You cant find them cheap, next question (.....and I know there will be one) >>


    Are you criticizing me for asking questions? image
    ;d
    taylor
    Just do it.
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,310 ✭✭✭✭
    >>Are you criticizing me for asking questions?>>


    Told ya there would be another one image

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>>>Are you criticizing me for asking questions?>>


    Told ya there would be another one image >>


    Oh my lord. image
    Taylor
    Just do it.
  • abitofthisabitofthatabitofthisabitofthat Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭


    << <i>>>Are you criticizing me for asking questions?>>


    Told ya there would be another one image >>



    You walked right into that one.

    merse

  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,310 ✭✭✭✭
    but since you brought it up, let's take your other thread currently near the top......In it you pose the question 'Can a YN join the PNG?'


    By the end of the thread you (correctly) conclude "....but I will check with PNG"


    That seems like a great thing to do.....Such a great thing that perhaps that should have been your FIRST response in seeking an answer to your question......I am taking it easy on you because you are a YN but it seems like you should have some type of cooling off period before you post......Give it 24 hours and if you are still in the dark, then bring it here

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  • DeliaBugDeliaBug Posts: 881 ✭
    Be aware that this book is notorious for falling apart. For a copy that has all the pages attached, expect to pay around $100. If there are pages are loose and laid in, don't pay more than $50. And since you said in another thread you were in the ANA, you can borrow it from them first to see if it's worth that much to you.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,817 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Be aware that this book is notorious for falling apart. For a copy that has all the pages attached, expect to pay around $100. If there are pages are loose and laid in, don't pay more than $50. And since you said in another thread you were in the ANA, you can borrow it from them first to see if it's worth that much to you. >>



    The binding is broken on my copy and I treat my reference books gently. This book is very poorly constructed and most copies that have been used even slightly have a broken binding.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>

    << <i>Be aware that this book is notorious for falling apart. For a copy that has all the pages attached, expect to pay around $100. If there are pages are loose and laid in, don't pay more than $50. And since you said in another thread you were in the ANA, you can borrow it from them first to see if it's worth that much to you. >>



    The binding is broken on my copy and I treat my reference books gently. This book is very poorly constructed and most copies that have been used even slightly have a broken binding. >>


    Are there any ebook copies?
    Taylor
    Just do it.
  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Are there any ebook copies? >>



    No.

    -Paul
    Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>

    << <i>Are there any ebook copies? >>



    No.

    -Paul >>


    Crap. hmmmm....
    Just do it.
  • SoCalBigMarkSoCalBigMark Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It might be easier to find the Breen version.
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No eBooks version listed on Amazons Kindle store but there is used starting at about $114.00 going up listed there.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Picked up mine in Sept 1988 from Bowers and Merena for $59.95 + $2 shipping. Even the dust jacket is still in decent shape with no tears or holes.
    It never got used all that much. Original invoice is still inside the book
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>Picked up mine in Sept 1988 from Bowers and Merena for $59.95 + $2 shipping. Even the dust jacket is still in decent shape with no tears or holes.
    It never got used all that much. Original invoice is still inside the book >>


    you want to sell?
    LOL!
    JK
    Taylor
    Just do it.
  • MusicALMusicAL Posts: 107 ✭
    Hello everyone.

    Regarding the Walter Breen's Compleye Encyclopedia of U.S and Colonial Coins, I can certainly vouch for the fact that it falls apart. Mine did, and I have glued the binding back together twice. Loose pages persist but the information IN the book is very interesting...not always accurate but he was quite knowledgable in the hobby. Though his past was "checkered" with some unfortunate activities, I have to give him credit for creating a great book that is loaded full with great reading and history.

    MusicAL Alan in Massachusetts

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,711 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Let me see if they still have it I'll let you know Via PM. I was going to buy it Saterday but passed on it. Cheep Very cheep. They are selling all there book in the shop. >>


    PLEASE LET ME KNOW
    LOL!
    Taylor >>



    Of course, if he does manage to buy it cheaply, that does not mean that he is under any obligation to sell it to you cheaply.
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • coindudeonebaycoindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
    When it comes to books I've found DealOz is the best place to look. I'm sure there are others.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,817 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wouldn't it be great if this book was updated and reprinted with various experts/specialists updating those sections they are most familiar with?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,945 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As a reference book it has a few faults. Breen obviously found some "series" much more interesting than others, but those particular interests may not coincide with yours. For instance....the coins of the French Colonies in North America cover many many pages, but Roosevelt dimes or Kennedy Halves are covered in one page.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,572 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BST WTB TTT every day until you get it cheap.

    Edit to ADD: His name is BREEN, not BEEN
    ,.. not to be mistaken for Mr Bean. (JA)

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,289 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wouldn't it be great if this book was updated and reprinted with various experts/specialists updating those sections they are most familiar with? >>


    While it would be cool to have a book that was similar to Breen's format and contained authoritative, correct information for all coin types, I think what is better is that the experts are coming up with their own books on their specialty, unconstrained by the common format and content restrictions that a comprehensive tome would impose.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • daOnlyBGdaOnlyBG Posts: 1,060 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Are there any ebook copies? >>



    No.

    -Paul >>


    Not entirely true- there's a "free" .pdf copy of it floating on the web... if you know where to look.

    Edited to add: It took me just 3 minutes to locate it and download it.. it's the real deal
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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,644 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wouldn't it be great if this book was updated and reprinted with various experts/specialists updating those sections they are most familiar with? >>



    Yeah, that would be a great thing. But, the business case to make it happen is another story......
    Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I sold mine for $200 a couple years ago...
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,929 ✭✭✭✭✭
    bought one off ebay for a best offer of $70 with free shipping. Had dust cover. gave it to niece.

    This was last year so be patient.

    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The one I have has most of the pages falling out it so if I ever get an intact one I'd sell that one cheap.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Are there any ebook copies? >>



    No.

    -Paul >>


    Not entirely true- there's a "free" .pdf copy of it floating on the web... if you know where to look.

    Edited to add: It took me just 3 minutes to locate it and download it.. it's the real deal >>


    PM me link?
    taylor
    Just do it.
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  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>I checked some libraries where it was supposed to be on the shelf, you guessed it, not there. I did find a copy in reference at a library in Vermont though, not telling where.... >>


    Yeah. I have a copy in reference for library use only at my library... God knows somebody will steal it!
    Taylor
    Just do it.
  • northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I checked some libraries where it was supposed to be on the shelf, you guessed it, not there. I did find a copy in reference at a library in Vermont though, not telling where.... >>




    Always had one available at my local library, but now I will have to check if it is still there. Seems more nd more libraries are throwing out books and adding computer terminals. I should be so lucky to find it in the give away bin which is always packed with discarded library books.
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,945 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Stuck in my mind is the comedic possibilities of a Walter Breen meets Mr, Bean image
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,680 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Got mine from the man himself at a Long Beach show when it came out. No deterioration problems at all. Paid gringo price for it backthen.
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  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok is this it?


    image


    Hoard the keys.
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Let me see if they still have it I'll let you know Via PM. I was going to buy it Saterday but passed on it. Cheep Very cheep. They are selling all there book in the shop. >>


    PLEASE LET ME KNOW
    LOL!
    Taylor >>



    Of course, if he does manage to buy it cheaply, that does not mean that he is under any obligation to sell it to you cheaply. >>

    Right No obligation but I will do so for a YN any one els is fair game. image


    Hoard the keys.
  • daOnlyBGdaOnlyBG Posts: 1,060 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Are there any ebook copies? >>



    No.

    -Paul >>


    Not entirely true- there's a "free" .pdf copy of it floating on the web... if you know where to look.

    Edited to add: It took me just 3 minutes to locate it and download it.. it's the real deal >>


    PM me link?
    taylor >>


    I was going to... but I got this idea image
    Don't take offense to this- it's definitely not a judgment/opinion of your personality or your intelligence. I have noticed that sometimes, Forum members perceive a lot of your questions to be quite elementary. I personally don't mind, but I could see why some may feel a bit frustrated (for the record, this thread posts a pretty good question). Anyway, I personally think that practicing your online research skills will help you find a ton of information on your own, and you might be able to answer questions independently in much shorter time than it would take for other Forum members to respond.
    So, for this book, I'm going to ask YOU to find it for yourself. I'll give you a hint to start off with, and if you can't find it within a week, I'll tell you how to get the file. It's not that difficult, and I imagine your searching technique will improve.

    Hint: though the file is in .pdf format, you cannot download it directly as a .pdf. Those who download music/videos illegally know exactly what I'm talking about... oops, just gave another hint. Good luck!
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,773 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ok is this it?


    image >>



    No. That book was a reprint of Breen's book that covered only U.S. Proof coins. That book in hardcover also sold at a strong premium over its issue price for a number of years.

    The book in question here is his encyclopedia of U.S. coinage. That book has a black dust jacket and binding it is about four times the thickness.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • DeliaBugDeliaBug Posts: 881 ✭


    << <i>No. That book was a reprint of Breen's book that covered only U.S. Proof coins. That book in hardcover also sold at a strong premium over its issue price for a number of years.

    The book in question here is his encyclopedia of U.S. coinage. That book has a black dust jacket and binding it is about four times the thickness. >>



    That's right - this is what Breens Enyclopedia looks like.
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well i tryed to help the kid out. Did not cost me much, I was going to just give it to him any way. image


    Hoard the keys.
  • shorecollshorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There is one print run that does not fall apart, sorry I don't know how to tell which it is...one of the book dealers can tell. They were over $200 then somebody dropped a couple of cases on the market a year or two ago and dropped the price to $125-150. The ones cheaper on Amazon, etc. are from generic booksellers who don't know what they are. I have a dup that I'm holding waiting for the price to go back up, or will dump it in an auction if I send in some other stuff. Also some people have had them re-bound in leather...adding a $300 binding to a $100 book.
    ANA-LM, NBS, EAC
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>Well i tryed to help the kid out. Did not cost me much, I was going to just give it to him any way. image >>


    LOL! You do not have to do that. PM me with a price, if you are interested in selling. I might just buy it! image
    Thanks alot!

    PS: Found the pdf copy, but it is very sketchy looking. I would not download it. image
    Just do it.
  • DrPeteDrPete Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭
    PM sent.
    Dr. Pete
  • CoinMan1012CoinMan1012 Posts: 379


    << <i>Well i tryed to help the kid out. Did not cost me much, I was going to just give it to him any way. image >>


    you wannta let me buy it?
    Just do it.
  • DeliaBugDeliaBug Posts: 881 ✭
    One just went up on ebay for $65 - breen book

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