New Bust Quarter Book: any information?

Baley · September 27, 2006 2:00AM

Just wondering if anyone knows when this rumored book will be published?
Who is/are the author(s)? What will it include that will make me want to buy it (if I already have Browning)

Thanks

Cladiator · September 27, 2006 2:05AM

Brad Karoleff and Glenn Peterson are the coauthors of the update for the Browning book. As of the last JRCS meeting at the Denver ANA, Glenn Peterson said that they are still working on it and gave no date that it would be done.

mozin · September 27, 2006 3:51AM

Anyone hear anything about another Bust Quarter book in the works, from a Seattle area author? I don't know which book will be finished first.

Cladiator · September 27, 2006 3:54AM

I haven't heard of any book from the guy I think you're referring to. Should we lay odds and start a pool on which will hit the press first?

numisma · September 27, 2006 3:56AM

Out of courtesy to Glenn and Brad, I have chosen to not ask about the completion of the book. I will just have to be patient. My understanding is that the delay is due to imaging issues. They are going to make the new reference top-notch and will not sacrifice quality for timing. This will be a fantastic work that has been long needed. There are a couple of other supplemental books in the works by other authors as well.

Baley · September 27, 2006 5:11AM

Is it discourteous to inquire about a work one is interested in and eagerly anticipating?

I don't want to bug anyone, and certainly understand the priority of quality over timing; probably no one desires to have repeated the kind of errata contained in Overton's 4th.

numisma · September 27, 2006 5:15AM

<< <i>Is it discourteous to inquire about a work one is interested in and eagerly anticipating?

I don't want to bug anyone, and certainly understand the priority of quality over timing; probably no one desires to have repeated the kind of errata contained in Overton's 4th. >>

No, it is not discourteous at all. I made my comment about not asking anymore, just because I see these guys at shows on a regular basis and I don't want to put pressure on them. I am sure that they are thrilled that so many collectors are eager to receive their copy of the book. I agree with you about Overton 4th edition.

slumlord98 · September 27, 2006 5:16AM

The issue was that when Brad signed on, he insisted on the best possible images for the book. This necessitated a start from scratch with new photographers seeking the finest knowns of various die marriages and die states and remarriages. Progress is being made and the book will be published in our lifetimes. Several years ago, two years was the party line on a date for release. TPL is now a year or less.

Baley · May 29, 2008 4:45PM

a year from when?

Quarternut · May 29, 2008 5:27PM

Baley et al,

There is a book that is done and currently at the printer. It is not however by the authors listed above.

In the next week or so there will be more announcements in the trade pubs and other websites as well as some of the online club publications.

Here it is:

The Exciting and Long Awaited News!!!

Announcing a totally new, from scratch, book on the Early United States Quarter series.

Not an update, but a new work encompassing the 1796 – 1838 era.

EARLY UNITED STATES QUARTERS
1796 – 1838
By Steve M. Tompkins

In this monumental new hardbound work, printed and bound in the U.S.A., you will find 448 pages covering each year and the known die marriages, along with background of the early mint. Included are quick finding charts and pictorials, as well as, oversized color photos of every die marriage. Along with new rarity ratings and a new condition census, as an added bonus there are in-depth studies on the rare 1823’s and 1827’s (including pedigree's).
The appendixes are chock full of interesting information on among other things, quarter patterns, private re-strikes, error coins, and the mysterious E & L countermarks, along with several useful charts, die re-marriage listings, and much, much more!!

The finished book is slated to be back from the printer before the ANA show in Baltimore and is now on sale at an introductory pre-publication price of just $79.00 delivered. This price is only good until July 1st, at which time it will be raised to $89.00 plus postage. Get yours ordered today!

Please send all payments, comments and questions to:

Steve M. Tompkins
P.O. Box 1946
Sequim, WA 98382
Smt115@aol.com

Purple73 · May 29, 2008 7:04PM

<< <i>Just wondering if anyone knows when this rumored book will be published?
Who is/are the author(s)? What will it include that will make me want to buy it (if I already have Browning)

Thanks >>

Yeah Baley, Just got it in the mail the other day , you should see the size of her fun......Wrong forum LOL

STONE · May 29, 2008 10:18PM

Where's my checkbook....OH, there it is. I'm hoping it's really good, and 448 pages sounds like it will be.

$79, I take it. I just wish I hadn't bought a car otherwise I would have bought two!!!

Thanks Steve T. for all the work that you have done going into this book and for Quarternut for letting us know.

RichieURich · May 30, 2008 1:11AM

I've ordered Steve Tompkins' new book also. I've heard from a few people who have seen small portions of the book, and it should be excellent. Great photos of every variety, making attribution much easier. Definitely looking forward to receiving it.

The second book expected is the update of the Browning book, which would be the 4th edition. Also expected to be a great book.

The third book being worked on now includes photos of many of the condition census coins of each of the scarce and rare varieties, and several other things incl. a condition census listing and many other things.

Quarternut · May 30, 2008 2:45AM

TTT

mozin · May 30, 2008 1:11PM

One thing is for sure, this new Bust Quarter book will be cause for increased demand for the quarters.

Baley · May 30, 2008 3:44PM

In the U.S., how many people collect bust quarters by variety do you think? More or fewer than 200?

STONE · May 30, 2008 10:59PM

Baley, the number of collectors who collect Bust Quarters by variety is almost certainly not more than 50, and the number is probably closer to 25-30.

I would be totally surprised if it reached more than 100 or even 200.

MrHalfDime · May 30, 2008 11:36PM

I don't question that the number of Bust quarter collectors, by die marriage, is small, but I think you tend to underestimate the entire population. There may be only 25-30 who belong to the Bust Quarter Collectors Society, or about that number that you know personally and see regularly at shows, but I would submit that the actual number is somewhat higher. I used to think the same of the collectors of Capped Bust half dimes, until I became the census keeper for the JRCS. Not all collectors belong to national collectors' organizations, participate in on-line forums, and go to national shows. The world is a great big place, and there are many collectors out there who might have picked up a copy of Browning's book years ago and quietly collect the quarters by die marriage. I would venture a guess that for every Bust quarter collector you can name there are three more that you do not know, who do not make their collecting activities public. I am constantly meeting and hearing of collectors who just learned of the JRCS, or this forum, or the Bust forum, who have collected for years, very quietly, behind the scenes. Knowing this, I would estimate that the actual number who collect Bust quarters by die marriage, to one extent or another, is closer to 200. Almost certainly, most of this demographic would be older men, perhaps many of whom no longer go to shows, and many who do not belong to any collector group.

Quarternut · May 31, 2008 2:37AM

I personally believe there may be even more than 200. Think about it. Collectors tend to collect in different ways, even die marriage collectors.

People collect at different grade levels, which for the Bust Quarter series is definately a good thing due to the lack of coins to go around. All I read on the online forums such as this, and in talking to individual collectors, is that everyone would like to collect them, there is only the problem of obtaining examples. No matter how many Bust Quarter collectors there may be by die marriage there are at least 19 to 20 marriages that only 75 or less collectors can obtain a specimen of due to rarity. Let's not even talk about how many collectors could do a set in anything approaching AU or Uncirculated grades!

I also believe there is a greater number of collectors who collect Bust Quarters by Red book Variety, date, or type.

As MrHalfDime said there are many collectors that remain anonymous and can't be counted. While only 23 collectors reported their holdings in the last JRCS census, I personally know of at least 10 more Bust Quarter collectors who belong to JRCS and for one reason or another did not volunteer to have their coins counted.

Once a new book is out some of the type and date collectors will move into die marriage collecting and there will be new collectors drawn to the series. The fact that there are three distinct types to focus on will also lend itself to a larger collector base.

QN

Baley · May 31, 2008 2:49AM

Great thoughts everyone! Put the question of number of collectors another way: How many of these new books are in the first printing? How many have been pre-sold? Those would be fascinating data

Quarternut · May 31, 2008 3:00AM

900 hardbound for the first run.

Over 100 already pre-sold so far.

QN

rec78 · June 23, 2008 3:56AM

Quarternut · July 7, 2008 6:33AM

Just wanted to bump this thread up to say thank you to all the members who have already sent payment for the pre-publication offering of my new book "Early United States Quarters 1796 - 1838". The printed signatures are at the binders, with hopefully a small quantity of the finished books being available at the upcoming ANA.

I also wanted to remind anyone who has been procrastinating in placing their order (and you know who you are!), that after 7/15 the price will be raised to the cover price of $89.00 plus postage. Any order postmarked by the 15th of July will be taken at the pre-publication price of $79.00 delivered. Please send all payments to the address listed below:

Steve Tompkins
P.O. Box 1946
Sequim, WA 98382

Thanks again,
QN

Quarternut · July 7, 2008 11:15AM

TTT

For the evening crowd!

QN

STONE · July 7, 2008 12:06PM

So, when do you think the books will start hitting the shipping stage of their journey, for those not fortunate enough to go to Baltimore?

Before August? Before August 10th? I ask because I won't want to miss it before I leave for college (On the 15th)

Again, thanks for the update. I've got 2 Bust Quarters in the mail and need to check this book to know the exact details on them.

RTS · July 7, 2008 12:16PM

Will the book be available for viewing at the Baltimore ANA if not for sale? Thank you.

Quarternut · July 7, 2008 1:22PM

So, when do you think the books will start hitting the shipping stage of their journey, for those not fortunate enough to go to Baltimore?

I will do all I can to ship them out as soon as I get them. I am leaving to head to Baltimore on the 25th so if they don't get to me before then it will be 8/11 before I could get any in the mail.

Here's hoping that I can get it to you before you leave for school!

Will the book be available for viewing at the Baltimore ANA if not for sale?

At the very least I will have a ring bound copy and perhaps one of the special leather bounds to show around. If they get done before 7/28, I should have a few cases of books there to sell at the show. Right now I am slated to sign books on Friday 8/1 at Wizard Supplies and I hope I have something to sign!

QN

firstmint · July 7, 2008 1:29PM

Just sign the tablecloth, cut it up, and send it out with the books later

Quarternut · July 7, 2008 1:47PM

!!!

Good one Karl! They could become collector items in their own right!

QN

GAB · August 28, 2008 7:31AM

I just got mine !!

So far it appears to be a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in Early Quarters!!

"Early United States
Quarters
1796 - 1838"

By Steve M. Tompkins

Thanks to Steve and all who contributed!

boiler78 · August 28, 2008 7:55AM

I got my copy yesterday and it is excellent!! Well worth the wait.

STONE · August 28, 2008 8:08AM

I also love my copy, thanks again Steve

BTW- Thanks to your book, I've begun to look more closely to the small size quarters, and picked up a tougher one recently.

123cents · August 28, 2008 8:21AM

<< <i>I just got mine !!

So far it appears to be a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in Early Quarters!!

"Early United States
Quarters
1796 - 1838"

By Steve M. Tompkins

Thanks to Steve and all who contributed! >>

Got my book today and it is great. Thanks Steve.

New Bust Quarter Book: any information?

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