just bought the...

Options
demodigger
demodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
in Metal Detecting
i know this is,nt really detecting, but i bought the Breen encyclopedia book today. anyone here own this? have wanted it for awhile, but struggled with the stiff price tag.

to make this post revelant to the topic, i have recently discovered 2 dumps. have found alot of cool doodads. will post some other time

Comments

  • kiyote
    kiyote Posts: 5,633 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options
    Despite a sad end, the guy knew more about coins than any person alive. Good buy! Keep us updated!
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options
    I do not have it... however, it is a great reference book. There are some things that have changed, but well worth having. Cheers, RickO
  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options
    i picked one up a few years ago and was hesitant to get it but in the end im glad i did. its got alot of great referance stuff in it. im sure youll be glad you did get it. happy journies thru it image. let us know how ya like it
  • demodigger
    demodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
    Options
    my local dealer has every book you can imagine. i've thumbed through his copy many times. the next one i need is the noyes LC books. can't wait. can't detect all the time. gotta get some reading in too.
  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options
    I do have a nice copy and paid about $100 ten years ago. Prices have continued to climb. However,
    if you are patient you can pick up a copy off ebay at considerably less. My niece just got hers last month
    for $70 delivered and it was like new with dust jacket and all. She watched and bid on about 100 copies
    before she finally snagged this one.

    Good investment and the read is forever!!

    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options
    I have the Breen Encyclopedia, and, more in line with the detecting thing, I've got Bowers' American Coin Treasures & Hoards. That is some fun reading.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Options


    << <i>I have the Breen Encyclopedia, and, more in line with the detecting thing, I've got Bowers' American Coin Treasures & Hoards. That is some fun reading. >>



    oh yeah, i forgot about that book. it is a nice read. thanks for jarring the memory ( whats left of it anyway ) image

Categories