Picked up an oldie at a local coin show
ChrisH821
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One table that sets up usually has a random assortment of books. I saw this one and decided to grab it.
I'm sure a throwback for many on this forum. 
Example of the line drawings and grade descriptions: 
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I had that book... came out when I was 8, and I used it until Photograde guides started becoming available, when I then used both. Very good resource and still relevant today because sometimes it's hard to pick up the first wear points from pictures in Photograde. Looking through the written and illustrated descriptions today, you can definitely see a bit how grade inflation has crept in since the 1970s, even in the circulated grades, and it's good to keep in mind that this book depicts what would be pretty conservative grading by today's standards.
IDK, that Morgan page hasn't changed much
That's cool and kind of funny. I hit thrift shop about every other week when I go to a town about an hour away to check on a couple oilrigs. The last time I was there I picked up a 1967 redbook and the book you're showing. Both for a $1 each.
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I bought it when it first was published. I also have Photograde laying around somewhere.
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I have several grading books... with photos and drawings....I have - in the past - used them all. They are great learning tools and also - as inferred above - historical points in the evolution of grading tools and opinions. These reference materials should be part of all good numismatic libraries. Cheers, RickO