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Below are several excellent books on specific areas of U.S. currency collecting (e.g. obsoletes, MPCs, small size, colonial paper money and printing errors). We also offer a number of fine books on U.S. currency in general, National Bank Notes, Confederate Paper Money & Bonds, and World Paper Money.

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(picture of cover)Obsolete Paper Money by Q. David Bowers. Published 2006 by Whitman Publishing.

While federally issued paper money has been widely used longer than most of us have been around, in the era of 1782 to 1866, notes issued by private banks were far more common.  Close to 3000 state chartered banks issued their own notes.  Most of them failed, leading to the terms "obsolete bank notes" and "broken bank notes" for their non-redeemable currency. In his usual thorough and engaging style, prolific author Dave Bowers explains how bank notes were engraved, printed and distributed, as well as the role they played in the American banking and financial system.  This hefty tome is an impressive historical text, as well as an entertaining guide to collecting and enjoying obsolete notes. 598 pages with nearly 1000 full color images.

Obsolete Paper Money, Hard bound, ISBN 079482203-7. Regularly $69.95, Our Price: $55.95

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(picture of cover)Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money: 1928 to Date (9th ed.) by John Schwartz and Scott Lindquist. Published 2009 by Krause Publications.
Based on the original work of Dean Oakes and John Schwartz, this widely used reference on modern U.S. currency contains a wealth of useful information, including updated values for various types, denominations, series and serial number blocks in up to four grades, plus illustrations and descriptions of mules and experimental notes. 360 pages with more than 300 color photographs.

Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money (9th ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 978-1-4402-0245-2. Regularly $32.99, Our Price: $26.45
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(picture of cover)The Early Paper Money of America (5th ed.) by Eric P. Newman. Published 2008 by Krause Publications.

Author Eric Newman, one of the most outstanding numismatic researchers of all time, has updated his landmark illustrated, historical and descriptive text on American paper money from its conception in 1686 to 1800. Here is the most thorough treatment (including current collector values) of notes issued by the English, French and Spanish colonies; the early United States government; individual American States; American cities and counties; private and public banks; plus individuals, businesses, churches, etc. 495 pages with 1100 photographs.

The Early Paper Money of America (5th ed.), Hard bound, ISBN 0-931960-62-2. Regularly $95.00, Our Price: $75.95
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(picture of cover)U.S. Essay, Proof and Specimen Notes (2nd ed.) by Gene Hessler. Published 2004.

Paper money essays, proofs and specimens are all part of the process leading up to regularly issued notes (e.g. essays are the paper money counterpart of coin patterns but are typically much rarer). Virtually every type and denomination of note issued by the United States, as well as many intriguing designs that never advanced to actual production, are covered. As you might expect, this book also describes engraving, plate making and other aspects of paper money production.

Some 25 years after the publication of the first edition, noted paper money expert Gene Hessler has updated his groundbreaking work. The second edition includes about 100 previously unpublished designs and much information learned since the original edition was published. 262 pages.

U.S. Essay, Proof and Specimen Notes (2nd ed.), Hard bound, ISBN 0-931960-62-2. Regularly $40.00, Our Price: $32.95

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(picture of cover)United States Paper Money Errors (3rd ed.) by Dr. Frederick J. Bart. Published 2008 by Krause Publications.

Descriptions, pictures and values in 3 grades are provided for both common and rare types of printing errors, from double denominations to inverts to multiple printings. Detailed information on modern paper money production, condition and grading, factors that affect values, relative rarity, and resources and references is also included. 285 pages with 550 photographs.

United States Paper Money Errors (3rd ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 978-0-89689-714-4. Regularly $26.99, Our Price: $21.95

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(picture of cover)Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates (4th ed.) by Fred Schwan. Published 2002 by BNR Press.

This well researched book presents the history of currency used by our troops and current collector values for hundreds of notes in multiple grades. The recently released 4th edition includes new features and updated coverage of additional issues. 400 pages with hundreds of photographs.

Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates (4th ed.). Hard bound. Regularly $50.00, Our Price: $39.95

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(picture of cover)The Comprehensive Catalog of United States Large Size Star Notes 1910-1929 (3rd ed.) by Douglas D. Murray. Published 2007 by The Coin & Currency Institute.

The practice of beginning or ending the serial number with a star to designate a replacement note was adopted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1910.  This illustrated reference lists nearly 6300 reported star serial numbers organized by note type and denomination. Valuations in five grades are included. 156 pages.

The Comprehensive Catalog of United States Large Size Star Notes 1910-1929 (3rd ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 978-0-87184-203-9. Regulary $29.50, Our Price: $23.95
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