Book annotation not available for this title.Title: The Official Red Book A Guide Book of United States Tokens and MedalsAuthor: Jaeger, KatherinePublisher: Whitman Pub LlcPublication Date: 2008/05/26Number of Pages: 289Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress:

A Guide Book of United States Tokens and Medals (Official Red Book)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Katherine Jaeger

Antiques & Collectibles

Whitman - CDN Publishing, LLC

A Complete History and Price Guide. Silver and Clad Sets 1936 to Date. The 2nd edition of David W. Lange's book - now in beautiful full color - offers a definitive history of the U.S. Mint's Proof sets. They're all here, from the vintage years of 1936 to 1942, through the classic years of 1950 to 1964, the Special Mint Sets of 1965 to 1967, modern sets of 1968 to 1998, the 50 State Quarters Proof Sets starting in 1999, and others. David Lange.

Whitman® Red Book Series #4: A Guide Book of Modern United States Proof Coin Sets, 2nd Edition - History, Values, Collecting

David Lange

An updated, revised new edition of this popular entry in Whitman s Bowers Series. This full color reference includes a chronicle of the nation s smallest gold coin; an inside look at mints and the minting process; discussion of Proofs; advice on collecting gold dollars; tips on how to be a smart buyer; full color illustrations; a coin by coin study of Type I, Type II, and Type III gold dollars, with valuations and population data; an appendix of auction prices; a selected bibliography; and more all written in an engaging and informative style. If you collect gold coins, you need a copy of this book.

Whitman® Red Book Series #12: A Guide Book of Gold Dollars, 2nd Edition - History, Values, Collecting (The Official Red Book)

Q. David Bowers

A Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens
Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of high-resolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. He expertly covers the history of these fascinating collectibles, and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. 
Hard Times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in America. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the pre–Civil War Andrew Jackson era (the 1830s and 1840s). Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study. Although there are major rarities in the series, most of the issues are very affordable. They have been included in the best-selling Guide Book of United States Coins (the hobby’s popular “Red Book”) for decades. Novice and experienced collectors alike, as well as history buffs and everyone interested in the Jackson era, will find this volume a fascinating and indispensable reference. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information not in print in any other single source.
Volume #17 in the Bowers Series.
320 pages, softcover, full color, 6 x 9 inches.

Whitman® Red Book Series #17: A Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens: American Political and Commercial Tokens of the 1830s and 1840s

Arts & Photography

Sculpture

Volume #18 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers three of the most popular U.S. coins: Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, and Liberty Walking half dollars. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947, an era spanning two world wars and the Great Depression. Now the Dean of American Numismatics, Q. David Bowers, gives collectors a single-volume study of technical, historical, and market-oriented advice and insight. Contents cover how to grade your collection, tips on smart buying, current retail values, and a thorough analysis of each date and mintmark. Lavishly illustrated in full color, the book features high-resolution enlargements for important overdates and other die varieties. Mintages, specifications, certified population data, and other details add to the book s importance as a standard reference. Colorful essays set the coins in the context of the time period. This Guide Book will deepen your appreciation and make you a smarter buyer and collector of these popular U.S. coins.

Whitman® Red Book Series #18: A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars - History, Values, Collecting

Volume #19 in Whitman s best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793 (the year after the U.S. Mint was founded) into the late 1850s (shortly before the Civil War started). In this colorfully illustrated book, America s popular early coppers are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowers the Dean of American Numismatics and the most prolific numismatic author of all time tells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Along the way, he explains why, in all of American coinage, half cents and large cents possess a special charm. You ll learn how the history of the developing nation shaped the coins designs and production, and the effects of the War of 1812 and other national events on their coinage. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting, and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1790s through the 1850s. Hundreds of full-color images, careful analysis, and Bowers s engaging style make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation s early history.

Whitman® Red Book Series #19: A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents - History, Values, Collecting

The 23rd volume in the award-winning Bowers Series explores the heart of American coin collecting: The United States Mint.
 The U.S. Mint is the source of the little copper, silver, and gold objects of material culture and value that numismatics collect, study, and catalog. It is the sole manufacturer of the nation's legal-tender coinage, and its products are used every day by millions of Americans nationwide. As a repository its facilities safeguard more than $300 billion in national assets. It employs nearly 2,000 people, including its own police force.
 This unique book unearths a treasure trove of numismatic knowledge, including the history of the Philadelphia Mint and every Mint branch, plus private and territorial mints; information on historical and modern minting procedures; a study and price guide of historic medals and other collectibles commemorating the Mint; data on every director of the Mint and superintendents for every branch; and illustrated behind-the-scenes looks at the modern Mint and its facilities.
 "Dean of American Numismatics" Q. David Bowers presents the hobbyists with invaluable information on every American mint from pre-federal coinage to the modern era, including a section on mints that never were!
 "Dave Bowers takes you on a 'you are there' experience with over three dozen mints, federal, state, and private...I know you will enjoy this delightful narrative!" from the foreword by Kenneth Bressett, senior editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins

Whitman® Red Book Series #23: A Guide Book of the United States Mint: Colonial, State, Private, Territorial, and Federal Coining Facilties

Business & Money

Industries

The Bowers Series is a popular Whitman Publishing library of numismatic books, each covering a different segment of the hobby. Volume #22 explores the full range of modern U.S. dollar coins: Eisenhower, Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Native American, and Presidential. These coins, the successors to the silver Morgan and Peace dollars of yesteryear, have been minted from 1971 to the present day in different sizes, alloys, and themes. All of them are fun to collect, with historic designs to engage the beginner and some interesting challenges for the specialist. 
 "When I started writing this book, I thought it would be straightforward and simple, says award-winning author Q. David Bowers, the most prolific numismatic writer in American history. Instead I found these coinage series to be as complex and nuanced as any of the classics a delight for collectors! 
 Research assistance from longtime coin dealers and collectors, U.S. Mint officials, and hobby organizations such as the Ike Group have rounded out Bowers s own active study of these coins. His detailed coverage includes history, mintages, grading standards, die varieties, keys to assembling a high-quality collection, market analysis, and more. 
 Hundreds of full-color images illustrate the coins themselves, and historical photographs provide rare behind-the-scenes insight into their creation. 
 A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins is destined to be the standard reference for hobby newcomers and experienced collectors alike.

Whitman® Red Book Series #22: A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins - History, Values, Collecting

A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels is the eighth entry in Whitman s best-selling Bowers Series of numismatic references. America s most popular nickels are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data. Lavishly illustrated in full color, the book features high-resolution enlargements for important overdates and other varieties. Mintages, specifications, and market values in multiple grades (including Full Steps for Jefferson nickels) add to the book s importance as a standard reference. 
 New appendices include information on hobo nickels, the American Buffalo gold coin, and Nickels Here and There the amazing amusements that once cost a nickel! A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels will deepen your appreciation and make you a smarter buyer and collector of these popular U.S. coins. 
 320 pages 6 x 9 inches Softcover Full color

Whitman® Red Book Series #8: A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, 2nd Edition - History, Values, Collecting

A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens, 3rd edition Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of American history. These small, cent-sized tokens were privately issued by American tradesmen and others during the war. They were used to advertise businesses and also to grease the wheels of commerce during a nationwide coin shortage. By the summer of 1862, nervous citizens had hoarded all of the nation s gold and silver coins and even its small copper-nickel Flying Eagle and Indian Head one-cent coins. This caused a financial emergency as it became nearly impossible to make change for everyday transactions. Millions of private tokens became substitutes for official U.S. coins, spent and accepted as 1¢ each by the public. Today these tokens are highly collectible.
 Novice and experienced collectors alike, as well as history buffs and everyone interested in the American Civil War, will find this volume a fascinating and indispensable reference.
 Inside: How to identify and collect Civil War patriotic tokens and store cards. Detailed historical background. Valuations in multiple circulated and Mint State grades. Rarity ratings. More than 2,000 full-color photos. Legendary rarities; discussions of every known issuer; illustrations and descriptions of nearly every known die; and more. Dramatically expanded indexes, including die makers and merchant categories.
 512 pages, full color, softcover. By Q. David Bowers, with a foreword by John Ostendorf.

Whitman® Red Book Series #16: A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens, 3rd Edition - History, Values, Collecting

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