Best book for Reeded Edge Halves 1836-1839 attribution?

opportunity

I have been these attributed starting with JR- (like dimes) and GR- so which is it and what book are they using? Or which book is the best?

BustHalfBrian

Check out "A Registry of Die Varieties of Reeded Edge Half Dollars 1836-1839", by Dick Graham.

It's about a $60-$80 book last I checked. It was released just last year so you can be sure it's the most current info.

DaveG

See link for a summary of the book Link

mozin

Dick Graham's book A REGISTRY OF DIE VARIETIES OF REEDED EDGE HALF DOLLARS 1836-1839 is the only reason I started collecting Reeded Edge Half Dollars. Mind you, it is still hard to attribute using only web pictures.

opportunity

O great, who has some in stock...anyone?

BustHalfBrian

<< <i>O great, who has some in stock...anyone? >>



That's the problem. Most dealers sold out their inventory of them within weeks of release.

Try asking around at shows, shops, clubs, etc. I'm sure someone has one laying around.

TomB

Dick and I blew out of the copies we had fairly soon after we received them from the publisher. We also had a very limited run of hardbound, leather books produced, but these were reserved before they were even made. I've never seen a hardbound, leather copy hit the market, but from time-to-time there is "regular" edition listed on ebay for around $80 or so. The GR stands for Graham-Reiver and both PCGS and NGC will now denote the die marriage on the slab using the GR name.

jayPem

Try David Kahn.

HalfCollector

I believe Dave Kahn is sold out but check just in case. If he is try Rich Uhrich or Sheridan Downey, you can google them for contact info. If by chance they do, they only have 1 or 2 left so donot delay your inquiry.

BillJones

Aren't some of the varieties determined by counting the number reeds on the edge? I remember of Jules Riever book that mentioned that. If that is so, that is a bit too tedious a task for me.

EurekaGold

<< <i>Dick and I blew out of the copies we had fairly soon after we received them from the publisher. We also had a very limited run of hardbound, leather books produced, but these were reserved before they were even made. I've never seen a hardbound, leather copy hit the market, but from time-to-time there is "regular" edition listed on ebay for around $80 or so. The GR stands for Graham-Reiver and both PCGS and NGC will now denote the die marriage on the slab using the GR name. >>




TomB,

Since this is a family friendly forum, try not to start your sentences like, "Dick and I blew..."

Boosibri

<< <i>I believe Dave Kahn is sold out but check just in case. If he is try Rich Uhrich or Sheridan Downey, you can google them for contact info. If by chance they do, they only have 1 or 2 left so donot delay your inquiry. >>



I bought Richs last one a month or so ago. David Kahn was out then.

TomB

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<< <i>Dick and I blew out of the copies we had fairly soon after we received them from the publisher. We also had a very limited run of hardbound, leather books produced, but these were reserved before they were even made. I've never seen a hardbound, leather copy hit the market, but from time-to-time there is "regular" edition listed on ebay for around $80 or so. The GR stands for Graham-Reiver and both PCGS and NGC will now denote the die marriage on the slab using the GR name. >>




TomB,

Since this is a family friendly forum, try not to start your sentences like, "Dick and I blew..." >>



D'OH!

geekpryde

<< <i>Dick and I blew out of the copies we had fairly soon after we received them from the publisher. We also had a very limited run of hardbound, leather books produced, but these were reserved before they were even made. I've never seen a hardbound, leather copy hit the market, but from time-to-time there is "regular" edition listed on ebay for around $80 or so. The GR stands for Graham-Reiver and both PCGS and NGC will now denote the die marriage on the slab using the GR name. >>



Hi Tom,

I've been meaning to ask you this, and this thread seems like an opportune time,

I'm curious why the print run wasn't larger, or why there has not been another printing since it would seem you have demand. Was it limited by the publisher, or by you as the authors? I would be interested in a copy, and curious, what is the minimum print run? I would think in this day and age of self-publishing, and small-batch specialty publishing, a book like this that clearly has demand should be able to basically be printed to demand, or at least in small batches of say 100 copies. Then again, I don't know much about the book industry. it just seems to be a shame you cant get more copies of that book out there to collectors, and also put some more cash in your pocket.

Add me the wait-list for the next printing!