Time to update the new book wish list.
RogerB
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What numismatic subjects are the greatest interest to collectors for new books? (Please skip reprints or minor updates.)
Also, how much should a new book cost? Assume color, about 300 pages, soft cover, etc.
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Cherrypickers guide.
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Been looking forward to the new Cherry Pickers Guide updated books.
Later, Paul.
Hmm "(Please skip reprints or minor updates.)"
Even during peach season?
Coins which circulated in early America...a look at early American commerce and the coinage circulating during those times
I prefer hardcover for long term protection. Price for accessibility $50 or so but completely appreciate the low publication volumes and high fixed costs prevent that often. $100 seems like a max figure for the majority of people.
Latin American Collection
I just pre-ordered the Vermont book by Q. David Bowers.
Try “In Yankee Doodles Pocket”.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Is like to see a guide to seated half dimes by die marriage
I am still working my way through some publications I purchased in the last six months... currently going through 'The Mint on Carson Street'...and there are two more below that in the pile... so not looking for new one's just yet. Cheers, RickO
Liberty head philly gold
Is it better to separate these long series by mint, denomination, decade, or...?
Philly, two volumes to follow with the motto, no motto
Latin American Collection
It has already been started. United States Proof Coins- Copper, Silver and Gold, by John Dannreuther.
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
Not sure there is a right way. Doug Winter has a good model with his books for Charlotte, New Orleans and Dahlonega. Given the number of coins in the series from the Philly mint maybe break up by decade? By denomination would be great but may limit sales.
There hasn't been a good Walker book since 2008.
I didn't like QDB's latest nor did I like how he grouped Mercs, SLQs and Walkers all together. Each deserves it's own book imho.
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Classic Head gold, both denominations, ~$50.
Yes - understood. I've contributed to John's book, but it is about proofs, not circulation coins.
Goloid and Metric patterns of 1878-80.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
I'd like to see a quality publication on Standing Liberty Quarters, Mercury Dimes, or, even a dive into Morgans. These seem to be lasting, and yet an affordable series for the collector.
Book should be < $40 if possible. I'd spend more just because these are series I enjoy.
Thanks Roger!
I would like to see a book of interesting or pertinent facts of the time period taken from letters sent to and from the mints and the director of the mint for various administrations. From the first mint production to the pre WW2 era. I have read many of your posts containing letters and have typed quite a few from different mint directors. I feel the information is definitely pertinent to our knowledge and understanding why many decisions were made that affect our coins throughout our history.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
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As for price given the length of the series, the lack of other references, etc-----$79
The goloid and metric pattern research has been completed and awaits funds to print it. Maybe I can ask the Hubble Space Telescope people for a few bucks, even thought Wheeler Hubbell didn't know a black hole from his a...... Ooops.
Considering the wide appeal of Stellas, I'm surprised that there would be a problem getting the book to print. Could the solution be as simple as giving the Stella more attention in the title and on the cover of the book?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
@RogerB
Can you give us a hint about the subject: "Also, how much should a new book cost? Assume color, about 300 pages, soft cover, etc.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
I would say SO called Dollars is one. I would say if you can keep the book under 100.00 it has its best chance of being a large seller.
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Coin chemistry and metallurgy (alloys, corrosion, delamination, etc.)
A revision to the old ANA counterfeit detection book, with color images and detailed discussions of what collectors need to look for
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
The problem is very simple: it takes money to do the color printing, of which I do not have the necessary $12,000 for quality work. If anyone cares to sponsor that sum, let me know. PS: The cover coin is the metric double eagle.
Can't wait to get my copy of John Danreuthers new proof gold book. I saw a deluxe copy he had at the pcgs show trash from the printer. Just wow! He is an amazing researcher and spent countless hours writing and assembling it.
How about a major revision of Betts? That would be very cool.
Dealing in Canadian and American coins and historical medals.
A photographic early Large Cent die state reference (based on Breen’s descriptions).
Smitten with DBLCs.
"Treasure Maps of the World !!"
"How to Cure Wannabes"
Please do a business strike Walker book.
I would pay a lot of money for a good book like that.
Especially, if it was hand signed by Roger himself.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
A comprehensive book about Mint Errors their has not been one for at least 15 yrs? since the late Arnold Margolis wrote "Error Coin Encylopedia".
Another would be a grading guide book along the lines of PCGS made awhile back. That was the only book to mention MS grades beyond a generic description.
Considering Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint by Doug Winters. Also the Charlotte one. Do you recommend those?
The Collected Numismatic Works of Lincoln Vanderblatt
Rather than diving into a particular coin type or series, how about a book on the most amazing, riveting coin discoveries of the last 50 years? The 10 1933 double eagles, Saddle Ridge hoard, Wells Fargo hoard, 1854-s half eagle discovery, the coins in the rafters at the vineyard in France, and adventures of dealers who seek out US gold in European and South American banks. This would be of interest to both collectors and non-collectors, and could help bring non-collectors into coins.
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Early Commemoratives. Last book was printed in 2012.
There is a complete draft of an excellent commemorative book out there. The author, "leeg" is a former forum member. His approach is comprehensive, factual and places each design within its historical context and local social conditions. Frankly, the parts I have seen completely eclipse every prior work on the subject.
As is a very common problem, publication cost is excessive for a print edition, and digital distribution tends to be very limited. The coin collecting hobby is very small and that makes it exceptionally difficult for a publisher to take the risk on a new book about an old subject.
Women's guide to coin collecting.... Will help shows smell better!
I have the Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars by QDB and my favorite part of the entire book is a small part of the Introduction. Reading how, as a young man, he would purchase bags of Morgans from local banks and other sources. Then made a connection with Abe Kasoff on the West coast, etc...
I'd like a collection detailing the various eras of dealers and collecting. I'd like to read how various dealers acquired their stock and how they sold them. The B. Max Mehl story for example. The era of five and dime store coin sections is fascinating too.
Seems to me these stories exist but they are widely scattered around and could maybe be a bit more detailed.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Some of the famous dealers of the mid-2oth century - Abe Kosoff comes to mind - deliberately destroyed their records before they died. One wonders if they were attempting to hide unsavory activities, or, like Brahms, trying to look perfect for history.
Coin dealing is a tough business. It is unlikely that any major dealer would be pleased about the thought of a tell-all book coming out. Dealer papers wouldn't be enough to paint a complete picture--information from major customers would be needed. For example, Ted Naftzger used Kosoff to dump his large cent rejects, auctioned off under a variety of other names (e.g., James O. Sloss). Information from competitors would also be needed.
Kosoff did publish a book of interesting vignettes, essentially a compilation of Coin World articles, entitled 'Abe Kosoff Remembers...'.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Too funny. I was just going to post to this effect. I would love an old coin tales book
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