The Early Coins of America by Sylvester S. Crosby. 1983 reprint of 19th century work originally published by the author.
This book explores the history of coins used during the colonial era and in the early years of our nation, including the laws governing their issue. Coverage includes Washington pieces, Anglo-American tokens, state coinage and early patterns of the U.S. Mint. 378 pages, 8.5" x 11". The Early Coins of America, Hard bound, ISBN 0-942666-24-0. Regularly $49.95, Our Price: $39.95
This book explores the history of coins used during the colonial era and in the early years of our nation, including the laws governing their issue. Coverage includes Washington pieces, Anglo-American tokens, state coinage and early patterns of the U.S. Mint. 378 pages, 8.5" x 11".
The Early Coins of America, Hard bound, ISBN 0-942666-24-0. Regularly $49.95, Our Price: $39.95
Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857 by Walter Breen. Published 1983.
Years of research are condensed in the over 500 pages of this outstanding reference that will prove valuable to any collector of half cents. Topics include a survey of the principal literature, how half cents were made, a photographic grading guide, and a date by date analysis. Hundreds of photos, including many color plates. Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857. Hard bound. Regularly $75.00, Our Price: $59.95
Years of research are condensed in the over 500 pages of this outstanding reference that will prove valuable to any collector of half cents. Topics include a survey of the principal literature, how half cents were made, a photographic grading guide, and a date by date analysis. Hundreds of photos, including many color plates.
Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents 1793-1857. Hard bound. Regularly $75.00, Our Price: $59.95
Penny Whimsy by William H. Sheldon. Originally published in 1958. Reprinted with a new Introduction and Appendices in 1990.
From the creator of the 70 point scale widely used in the U.S. for coin grading and of the Sheldon Rarity scale, this reference is a classic among collectors of large cents. The historical background of the first mintage of cents by the fledging United States is presented, the principal literature is reviewed, and an objective method for determining large cent values is proposed. This material is followed by descriptions of varieties minted from 1793 through 1814. 340 pages plus hundreds of plates. Penny Whimsy, Hard bound, ISBN 0-942666-62-3. Regularly $60.00, Our Price: $48.95
From the creator of the 70 point scale widely used in the U.S. for coin grading and of the Sheldon Rarity scale, this reference is a classic among collectors of large cents. The historical background of the first mintage of cents by the fledging United States is presented, the principal literature is reviewed, and an objective method for determining large cent values is proposed. This material is followed by descriptions of varieties minted from 1793 through 1814. 340 pages plus hundreds of plates.
Penny Whimsy, Hard bound, ISBN 0-942666-62-3. Regularly $60.00, Our Price: $48.95
The Cent Book 1816-1839 by John D. Wright. Published 1992.
This outstanding reference covers all known varieties of Coronet Head large cents. Photographs and a detailed description are included for each variety, along with information on striking variations, rarity and more. Over 350 pages with nearly 900 high quality black and white photographs.
United States Copper Cents by Howard R. Newcomb. Published 1986.
This book is a reprint of Newcomb's widely used revision of the 1883 work of Frank D. Andrews on copper cents from 1816 to 1857. Features a date by date study of die varieties in the author's handwriting. Nearly 300 pages with hundreds of plates and diagrams.
