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Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I was reading the latest issue of Dave's Notes, and in it he makes a reference to "A California Gold Rush History". I added bold to the relevent text below. QDB notes that this book is one of the greatest research achievements of his entire career. For sure, the book is spectacular. However, do you think that the book does… -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I own "A California Gold Rush History." I love it - but I do not think of it so much as a coin book, as I do a book about a period in history that is relevant to coins. That may be part of the reason it is not as popular or recognized among collectors. -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
The colossal size of A California Gold Rush History is part of its unique charm. Sure, it is awkward and difficult to handle, but I refer to it often and appreciate the indexing and organized layout of the book. Together with Dan Owens' California Coiners and Assayers and Kagin's 1981 reference, Bowers' treatise pretty… -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I'd also mention two things: 1) Gold Rush History is something of a specialized field 2)The book has a ton of history in it The combination of these two things makes the audience for the book a whole lot smaller than the audience for a book like The History of US Coinage. (I'd call it a "coffee table" book, except then… -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
In a recent thread, board member RYK gave away a copy of QDB's "The History of US Coinage". This book is also spectacular and one of my favorites. However, this book is dirt, dirt cheap, and a copy can be obtained for a song. So much so that every member of the numismatic unwashed can afford a copy. Because of its price,… -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I would **LOVE** to own the Leather edition too.... but agree that it would be best in a multiple volume set.. Perhaps the "Easton Press" should consider reprinting this book as a signed edition.. I'd buy one in a heartbeat ! -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I don't own a copy (yet). Admonishment accepted, and I will buy a copy ASAP. Right now, I guess I am just a member of the 'numismatic unwashed.' -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
I especially like the deluxe editions in red leather, but I couldn't afford the $5K for the restrike gold piece and the "free" accompanying book. Even these approach four figues because they have the gold sample packets in the front. -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
Although it is a bit cumbersome, it is an excellent book and a thorough study on the topic. I am working my way through my 'signed' copy... and enjoying it immensely. Cheers, RickO -
Re: Has the price and sheer size of "A California Gold Rush History" caused it to be less reme
If you compare to Burdette's three volume tome, I like the multi-volume format better. It's more managable to use, and the different bindings look really swell on the bookshelf. The contents of both works are of course first rate, I am just saying I think a multi-volume approach is better when you are considering a very…
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