HA Gobrecht Dollars book - Anyone buy one?
jmcu12
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Has anyone purchased one of these books? Is it worth the $75?
How are the pictures?
How are the pictures?
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I asked Heritage at the FUN show, and they had none for sale.
If the book does a good job of providing the latest info about these coins, WITH GOOD PHOTOS, I'd pay $75 for it.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>I ordered one in December and received an order confirmation, but have never received it.
I had to wait over a year to get the two volume set of Bowers silver dollar books. They offered a refund, but I held on. As turned out those books are collectors' items ... at least until they are re-printed.
The pictures are excellent.
For those who have the book, please note that the reverse picture at the top of P. 3 should be upside down. They will correct it in future printings.
TD
A summary chapter regarding what's agreed upon, what's still controversial (ie: no agreement between the experts) and what still awaits discovery would have been VERY useful.
<< <i>Excellent book. More info however has come out since it was published.
A summary chapter regarding what's agreed upon, what's still controversial (ie: no agreement between the experts) and what still awaits discovery would have been VERY useful. >>
Agreed. Bob Julian's opinions are, shall we say, underreported.
TD
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<< <i>Excellent book. More info however has come out since it was published.
A summary chapter regarding what's agreed upon, what's still controversial (ie: no agreement between the experts) and what still awaits discovery would have been VERY useful. >>
Agreed. Bob Julian's opinions are, shall we say, underreported.
TD >>
That was one of the first things I realized when I got my copy. A pity. The book would have been stronger, IMHO, with all opposing points of view given equal air time. Still, it is a good book to have since it draws a lot of the existing research all into one place.
<< <i>How do you find one? >>
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Thanks everyone!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Anyway, twice I went through the process and twice by order was cancelled. I called to find out what was going on and while on the phone I ordered another one and had the guy look at it. For some reason, at least I was told, that the system was/is cancelling orders 'just because'
So anyway, the third time was the charm - I actually told them that I was trying to give them $75 but that they did not seem to want my money....argh!!
So, I love the book! I think it has excellent background information as well as lots of pictures - BUT as others have stated it seemed lacking somewhat. For $75 I would have liked a little more. Still, it is a good reference, especially for those of us who may never own one of these beauties!