Bust Half Fever

SilverEagles92 · December 6, 2009 11:24AM

Is this book like the Overton guide where the more recent edition isn't the best one?

I see there's a first edition and second edition of Bust Half Fever - which one should I try to purchase?

DaveG · December 6, 2009 11:26AM

The second edition - it's got a lot more content.

DonWillis · December 6, 2009 11:27AM

This is an incredibly enjoyable and informative book. I highly recommend it.

astrorat · December 6, 2009 11:28AM

Second edition...it's a great update.

Lane

Quarternut · December 6, 2009 11:28AM

The second edition is probably the best, as Edgar added even more great information. The first edition is still great as well, although every thing in the first edition is presented in the second.

Unlike the Overton book, "Bust half Fever" is not all about attribution, but about all of the nuances of collecting Capped Bust Halves.

QN

astrorat · December 6, 2009 11:33AM

<< <i>Unlike the Overton book, "Bust half Fever" is not all about attribution, but about all of the nuances of collecting Capped Bust Halves. >>

Yeah...it's not an attribution guide but more about the fun of collecting CBHs.

Lane

mozin · December 6, 2009 11:39AM

BUST HALF FEVER second edition is the first book anyone interested in Capped Bust Half Dollars should own. Buy the Overton attribution book later, if you indeed start to seriously collect by die marriage. If you only collect REDBOOK varieties, there is no need for the Overton book.

drddm · December 6, 2009 12:16PM

Awesome book to have.

This was the first book I read and after reading it, I was hooked.

A great read, and I would go for the second edition.

TomB · December 6, 2009 12:22PM

Both editions are great, but I would suggest you buy the second edition because of expanded content.

SilverEagles92 · December 6, 2009 12:28PM

Looks like the second edition is the one to get. I'll add it to my Christmas list!

jdillane · December 6, 2009 12:51PM

Ed Souders is working on a new edition, is he not? I recall hearing some buzz in 2006 or maybe 2007.

JRocco · December 6, 2009 1:32PM

I bet you will find yourself reading this book at least twice.
Great work.

TomB · December 6, 2009 1:34PM

I have a question for the others who have these two editions; did Ed personally sign all the books that were sold or only my books?

coin22lover · December 6, 2009 1:37PM

<< <i>BUST HALF FEVER second edition is the first book anyone interested in Capped Bust Half Dollars should own. Buy the Overton attribution book later, if you indeed start to seriously collect by die marriage. If you only collect REDBOOK varieties, there is no need for the Overton book. >>

I would actually highly recommend the Overton 3rd book to *anyone*. How else will you know if you've hit the jackpot?

fishteeth · December 7, 2009 5:07AM

Great book, I often find myself picking up when I have free time. Just spent an hr looking through it again last night

Quarternut · December 7, 2009 5:14AM

<< <i>I have a question for the others who have these two editions; did Ed personally sign all the books that were sold or only my books? >>

He signed both of mine, however we are friends and fellow Bust Half Nut Club members...

QN

SilverEagles92 · December 7, 2009 5:40AM

<< <i>I have a question for the others who have these two editions; did Ed personally sign all the books that were sold or only my books? >>

On his website, it says "Get your signed copy for your numismatic library today!" so I assume he's signing all of them.

fishteeth · December 7, 2009 6:12AM

Mine came signed from the author

LindeDad · December 7, 2009 7:04AM

They all seem to be signed at least in this listing they areBust Half Fever on eBay.

Thanks for reminding me I still need it, the kids asked what they could get the old guy for XMas.

jdillane · December 7, 2009 2:26PM

He didn't sign mine......but I have the CD!

DimeAdozen · December 7, 2009 3:27PM

The Die Hardening cracks may occurr due to poor or rough planchets or can be caused by production and shipping techniques.....

DimeAdozen · December 7, 2009 3:29PM

Dont have collection of pic...

No idea of Slab re-holdering....

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