A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026
All-New, Redesigned and Reimagined for 2026!With over 25 million copies sold, A Guide Book of United States Coins--the world's #1 best-selling price guide and numismatic reference--returns better than ever in its completely reimagined and redesigned 79th edition.New for 2026: Over 32,500 coin prices for more than 12,000 listings A completely redesigned, larger format An easier-to-use layout Fun Fact Spotlights to enhance your collecting journey Updated research and the latest U.S. Mint data Market values using Collector's Price Guide (CPG) Retail pricing and Greysheet Identification (GSID) numbers to seamlessly identify and link each coin across the entire Whitman family of products Winner, 2025 Extraordinary Merit Book on United States Coins (Numismatic Literary Guild)Since 1946, collectors around the globe have relied on this trusted guide for its grade-by-grade coin values, historical insights, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Wondering, What's this coin? How rare are my coins? How much are they worth? The 2026 edition of The Official Red Book(R), affectionately known as the Red Book, answers these questions and so much more.Take a journey through America's numismatic history, exploring early New England coinage, Wild West Morgan Dollars, humble Lincoln Cents, and popular modern series, bullion programs, and dazzling gold coins, both old and new. This latest edition includes more than 2,000 full-color images and over 32,500 updated prices and auction records for more than 12,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles.Expand your knowledge with in-depth coverage of: Colonial and early American coins Federal coins, including modern series like the latest American Women quarters, Native American dollars, and American Innovation dollars Commemoratives, Proof coins, and Mint sets Territorial gold, Civil War tokens, and other historical pieces Puerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coins Silver, gold, platinum, and palladium bullion coins Error coins, Patterns, and more Educational articles on topics such as investing, grading coins, and detecting counterfeits make this an essential resource for collectors of all levels. Engaging essays on the history of American coinage, third-party grading, and the modern rare-coin market provide a deeper understanding of what has been called "the hobby of kings."These are just a few highlights of the insightful, captivating, and invaluable Red Book--the definitive reference for U.S. coins and the world's best-selling coin price guide.Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, the 79th edition of the Red Book is your essential companion for navigating the world of U.S. coins.
Silver & Ceremony from South & Southeast Asia 1830-1930
A dazzling testament to Southern Asian silver's role in the transformation and consumption of once rarified goods to those taken for granted daily around the world.Silver elevates use, not only for the diverse religious rituals of Southern Asia, but also consumption of and access to then-new items: photographs, colored prints, mirrors, railways, and automobiles; newly invented or trans-planted foods including teas and coffees, Indian pale ale, punch, antipodean wines, milk products, relishes, mustards, fruits, and specialty seasonings (like pepper, salt, and sugar). Many of these items originated in Southern Asia and were among the first tinned or bottled items to circulate in global markets. Five scholarly essays and two interviews discuss the artistry and functionality of Southern Asian silver. A spectacular array of 130 suites of silver and twenty-two design drawings, devotedly collected by Mr. Harish K. Patel, showcases Southern Asia's cultural and economic soft power through silver.
Coining Values
Base metal fragments from archaeological sites in the Roman Northwest and adjacent Barbaricum are largely classed as recycling material up until Late Antiquity. At that time, however, coinage experiences a massive change. Bronze coins become increasingly devalued before entirely disappearing from the monetary system during the first half of the 5th century AD. The archaeological record reflects this transformation in a complex, enigmatic manner. Viewed together, the practices surrounding coins and scrap reveal a myriad of questions concerning possible meanings of value and their transformations. In some instances, people tried to melt down bronze coins, in order to recycle them: was this devaluation or valorization? On one hand, some excavations yield carpet-like layers of scattered coins. Were they lostor discarded? On the other, the Theodosian bronze coin hoards must also be taken into account: stashes of value or waste metal rendered useless? On the same note, the question arises whether artefacts were fragmented into weighted unitsas is the case for the well-known (Hack-)silver. If so, for what purpose, and on which chronological, regional and quantitative scale? Did Hackbronze, occasionally or even regularly, hold para-monetary functions equal to small ingots? The volume contains the papers presented at an international conference held in Bonn on October 2628, 2023. The conference provided an opportunity to examine how to reconstruct transformations in practice such as the above toward coins and base metal artefacts, thus assessing the significance of bronze within material culture. It was possible to approach not only the extent of monetization, but also rarely-identified materialand immaterial values and meanings which in turn can be linked to the material practice as well as the created artefacts. The conference offered space for an international forum at the intersection of both Roman (Provincial) and early Historic archaeology, and Numismatics. The issues raised concerned the base metal coins in the archaeological record, their circulation and manners of reuse, phenomena around counterfeits and local imitations, as well as practices regarding copper alloy artefacts: origin and production, transport and trade. Special attention was paid to fragmentation, reuse, deposition and loss. Supraregional trends were observed as well as small-scale occurrences.
Christofle
- Thirteen thematic essays covering all aspects of the Christofle company- Sixty-one detailed notes on emblematic pieces, from early objects to contemporary creations- A rich iconography featuring a number of full-page pieces- Contributions from numerous authorsThe Mus矇e des Arts D矇coratifs has maintained close ties with Christofle since the second half of the 19th century. It is celebrating the goldsmith's creations and expertise with the largest exhibition ever dedicated to this factory, which has a rich history spanning almost two hundred years. Since its foundation in the 1830s, this lineage of silversmiths, created by Charles Christofle and continued by Henri Bouilhet, has transformed the lines and decorations of silver to adapt them to everyday life. In collaboration with the greatest designers such as Luc Lanel, Gio Ponti, Andr矇e Putman and Karl Lagerfeld, Christofle is an artistic laboratory that revolutionizes traditional goldsmithing by renewing its uses and adorning it with unprecedented colors and decorations. The rich iconography of the exhibition catalog invites us to discover some of the most remarkable pieces. In doing so, it transports us into the splendor of great restaurants and palaces such as the Ritz, and legendary trains, liners and planes, such as the Orient-Express, the Normandie and the Concorde. Moreover, it brings us into places of political power, all equipped by Christofle, ambassador in France and abroad of the art of living and luxury "? la fran癟aise". Through thirteen thematic essays divided into four chapters, this book traces the extraordinary destiny of the House of Christofle. Sixty-one notes cover the history of the decorative arts through goldsmithing, from historicism to Japonism, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, from 1950s design to the most contemporary.
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Volume V, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Part X, Ionia
The catalogue is part of the series of volumes of the Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum project, which under the auspices of the British Academy aims to publish major collections of Greek coins. Each volume gives brief descriptions of each coin, along with its suggested date, mint attribution, technical details such as metal and weight, references, provenance and accession number. Text and plates are interleaved, so that each coin description is opposite the photographs of both sides of the coin concerned. The current volume catalogues the 2150 ancient pre-imperial Greek coins from Ionia in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Owing to the generosity of donors like Dr E. S. G. ('Stanley') Robinson and J. G. Milne, the museum's collection is particularly strong in this area. This and the combined expertise of the contributors makes the volume a new standard reference work for Ionian coins, complete with comprehensive up-to-date bibliography and multiple indices.
Official Whitman Coin Folder - Morgan Silver Dollars #2: 1884-1890
Official Whitman(R) coin folders offer a timeless and dependable way to store, protect, and display your coin collection for years to come. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned collectors, these durable tri-fold folders feature Whitman's signature grained vinyl cover in classic blue. With labeled openings for easy organization and identification, each folder also includes historical background, mintage data, and series details.This folder includes 3 pages with a total of 25 openings designed for circulation-strike coins from the Philadelphia, Carson City, New Orleans, and San Francisco mints from the specified years. No coins included.The trusted choice for coin collectors.
The Watch Book Rolex
Experience the fascination of the world's most famous watch brand with the brand new "The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation". Whether in German, English or as an exclusive special edition in an elegant slipcase - all versions of the visually stunning work offer a deep insight into the history and iconic models of Rolex on 256 pages. From the Submariner to the GMT-Master and Day-Date to the Daytona, each model is brought to life with exciting stories and interesting details.The renowned bestselling author and "watch pope" Gisbert L. Brunner guides readers through the Rolex universe with his usual passion and expertise, from the beginnings to the pioneering models that revolutionized the watch industry."The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation" offers a wealth of information, a modern layout, numerous impressive photographs and also addresses the influence of Rolex on pop culture and the arts. Guest articles on the topics of recognizing counterfeits and collecting watches expand the knowledge about the brand.Discover the world of Rolex, a brand that not only produces timepieces, but also sets cultural symbols. This book is an absolute must-have for every Rolex fan!It is not only the unique content of the illustrated book that is impressive, but also the presentation. The elegant slipcase of the special edition features the brand-new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller, a model with 32 filed patents, reflecting Rolex's high standards and innovative strength.
Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of hip-hop luxury watches with "Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches". This coffee table book by the editors of hiphop.de, Leon Sch瓣fers, Jeanette Lang and Tobias Kargoll, reveals the multi-layered history of rap through the scene's most emblematic watches. Embark on a journey from the beginnings of hip-hop in the streets of the Bronx to global recognition, illustrated by the iconic watches of rappers and megastars such as Travis Scott, Kanye West and Jay-Z.At the heart of this opulent display of "Ice", the essential components of hip-hop style, are the luxury watches. These timepieces are not just functional objects, but central expressions of identity and status within the scene. The book sheds light on the connection between rap and luxury watches by highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. Experience the unmistakable style and cultural influence that these distinctive timepieces have on the rap community.With 320 pages of pure luxury, finished with gold foil, this impressive illustrated book is not only a must-have for watch lovers, but also a stylish decorative highlight for your home. Perfect for coffee table enthusiasts, it offers exciting insights into the changing trends and timeless classics of hip-hop watch culture.Whether it's the Rolex Datejust by 2Pac or the bespoke masterpieces by Jacob & Co.-"Million Dollar Hip Hop Watches" captures both the historical and current trends of the scene. Be inspired by the extravagant designs and individual expressiveness that make this jewelry true status symbols in hip-hop.Immerse yourself in the opulent world of hip-hop watches and secure your VIP pass to a lifestyle full of glitz, glamor and "ice". A must for all collectors, hip-hop enthusiasts and those who want to experience the symbiosis of music, art and luxury at first hand.
How To Flute Your "CLOVIS" Stone Spear Point From Preform To Finish
From Doodlebug to Oppenheimer
This is a book on the films of Christopher Nolan, who is internationally well-known by his film Oppenheimer.The analysis of the corpus formed by Christopher Nolan's works allows us to derive its poetics. Thekey to this is provided by the magic tricks script in The Prestige. All of Nolan's films from Insomniaonwards are influenced by this aspect. The analysis not only shows how outstanding Nolan's filmsare, but they also prove to be surprisingly political. Other key topics in this analysis: the attack on the Kiev Opera house in Tenet and the Russian war against Ukraine in 2022; the references in Inception on Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris; the relation of the dead female characters in Nolan's films to Edgar Allan Poe's The Philosophy of Composition; in Nolan's later films, the canary birds of The Prestige transformed into planes; the escape from earth in Interstellar complemented by the evacuation in Dunkirk; the interdependencies between Interstellar and Zack Snyder's Man of Steel; neoliberalism reflected in Michael Mann's thriller Thief; the allusions in Tenet on the James Bond film Skyfall by Sam Mendes.
Encounters with Southern Levantine Chalcolithic
The book highligths the author's involvement in fieldwork and archaeological research in the northern Negev desert in Israel for 12 years, during which he was constantly asked by well-intentioned people why he had decided to conduct research in that area, very likely because of his African identity. It assembles some of the author's expanded publications along with new chapters and features new themes and perspectives like regional archaeology, taphonomy and formation processes of the archaeological record, theory and practice in household archaeology, as well as the integration of aDNA (Ancient DNA) and genomics in the explanation of long-term culture change. The work offers a critique of the concept of "transition" almost universally used as synonymous to succession in the explanation of change from one archaeological culture to the next.
Christmas Nativity Salzburg
The Salzburger Christkindlmarket has 100 stalls with a wide selection of quality products, incl food and drink.There are several stalls dedicated to Nativity "cribs" as the German speakers call them. The market is open weekdays until 20:00 and the artificial light ensures you have a good view.This Christmas market is held in the in the Cathedral Square and Residential Palace Squares. It shows the best of the Tyrolian tradition that the authors have seen so far.With delightful small details as we also saw in Christmas Nativity Spain, with miniature earthenware jugs. Here also metal utensils and a washboard.
Koinon VII, 2024
This volume is full of beautiful approaches to numismatics, each revealing a small part of the colorful world of antiquity. We begin with a substantial section on Greek coinage. First, Marvin Kushnet provides a comprehensive synopsis of his dissertation in the form of a statistical analysis of archaic and classical coins and pottery from Cyprus, one of the most intriguing areas for numismatics in the entire ancient world. The second essay, also from Marvin, documents new die varieties from 5th century Selinus, exhibiting his wide range of expertise and keen eye. Next, we feature Vincenzo Marrazzo's study of some new, early 5th century overstrikes noticed in the numismatic trade, a welcome addition that helps add further clarity to the dating scheme organized by Fischer-Bossert. Moving to Hellenistic times, we have many terrific essays. First is an essay by first-time contributors Steluta Marin and Virgil Ionita, concerning countermarked coins from the area west of the Black Sea, which carefully reconsiders the dating of certain key types. Next, we feature Catherine Lorber's long-awaited formal publication of the Hamadan Hoard of 1977. We are very grateful to have Cathy contributing to our journal and especially with the publication of such an important part of numismatic history. Lloyd Taylor's first (of three) essay appears next. It offers a comprehensive overview of the tetradrachms and didrachms of Sophytos, an important update to our knowledge of such coinage. Following that work is an essay by Lloyd and his co-author, Julian Wunsch, which catalogs the coinage of Andragoras, offering another important update to our knowledge of such coins and their larger context. This essay is followed by Dr Taylor's final contribution detailing a modern Agathokles cupro-nickel forgery. The final Greek essay is by long-time contributor and numismatic giant David MacDonald, who offers an updated, comprehensive overview of Apollo/Three Nymph denarii of Apollonia Illyriae. In the Roman section we have two essays - first, an important reassessment of RRC 442 by Francesco Di Jorio, which convincingly argues we ought to view the iconography as a piece of propaganda. Following that essay, Jack Nurpetlian documents an interesting occurrence in which several coins that appear at first glance to be examples of brockage have a missing leaf on one side - a mystery indeed. In the next section on Oriental Numismatics we feature an essay by Bob Langnas that discusses an unconventional portrait attributed to Kamnaskires V. Finally, we have the important documentation of a new silver coin of the Gothic Kingdom in Italy and related types by long-time contributor Dirk Faltin. Taken from the editor's foreword
Christmas Market Vienna
Europe has many wonderful old traditions, and one of them is the Christmas market.The Christmas market in Vienna in Austria is truly amazing. It is one of the oldest in the World - it started at a "December market" in 1298, although that may not qualify as a "real" Christmas market among historians.The "December market" was by the Cathedral, St Stephan Dom.Christmas markets became a tradition in German speaking lands and ushered in the four week church festival of Advent. In nearby Munich, Germany the Christmas market is first mentioned in 1310.It is traditionally held in the town square and the market has food, drink and seasonal items from open-air stalls accompanied by traditional singing and dancing.Here the tradition include mulled wine - Gl羹hwein - and sausage with Saurkraut, pickled cabbage.Often the market is opened with singing and a procession of the "Christ kind", which used to be a boy but now is mostly a local girl.Today almost all Christmas markets have a program of processions, Christmas music and entertainment. In Austria a brass band playing local music is a must. There are also other activities such as workshops where you can see traditional handicrafts. See the local schedule.
Christmas Market Trier
The Trier Christmas Market is one of the loveliest in Germany. It is set in a wonderful Roman and early Medieval setting. There are 95 attractively decorated chalets in the main market square.There is a program for all the family, which is changing every day, with songsmiths, start tenors and puppet theater. And Santa, of course!In the 90 festively decorated wooden booths you will find Christmas articles such as Christmas decorations, wooden toys, candles, hand-blown or engraved glassware, gift articles, ceramics and much more. Good food awaits you as well: bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes, sweets, hot tea and mulled wine. Trier was established as a city by the Celts 400 BC and the Roman conquered it in 16 BC and established a fortified rectangular city still visible today. The city later became the capital of the province of Belgic Gaul; after the Diocletian Reforms, it became the capital of the prefecture of the Gauls, overseeing much of the Western Roman Empire.
Christmas Market Montreux
Montreux is a city on the shore of Lake Geneva (Lac L矇man) with abt 25,000 inhabitants. It is part of Canton Vaud, which itself is abt the same area as the previous entity, Canton L矇man, with the administrative center Lausanne. Montreux was inhabited since the late Bronze Age and an important cross roads during Roman times.The main Montreux Christmas Market - March矇 de No禱l in French - is called the Lakeside Christmas Market. It rained the day the authors visited but it does not always rain.Part of the Montreux March矇 de No禱l is covered and illuminated.
Christmas Nativity Vienna
Collector's Bible on Christmas Nativities.Saint Francis of Assisi is often credited with being the first to create a live nativity scene, in 1223. He did it to promote the worship of Christ. He had come back from The Holy Land, where he had been shown the traditional birthplace of Jesus. The scene was so popular that it inspired communities throughout Catholic countries to stage similar pantomimes.The series discovers Christmas Nativities in several European countries and the United States.As the Christmas tree is an old Christian German tradition, we include some of this material here. The Christmas tree tradition started in Germany in the 16th century as an accessory to the live church Nativity plays, see the series about Christmas Nativity. They were originally "Paradise Trees", decorated with apples, nuts, berries and candles. Devout Christians over time integrated these "Paradise Trees" in their homes as their own religious and cultural celebration.The Christmas tree tradition has taken on a life of its own, independent of the Christmas Nativity.
Christmas Nativity United States
One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular church-goer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speaks to all children and to the child in us all.Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.These scenes excite especially the children. Their happy smiles and their joy is so wonderfully rewarding. But adults as well enjoy both creating and looking at the nativity scenes.This has developed into a huge handicraft industry in countries like Spain and Italy. Artists and craftsmen work all year round to create their next exhibits, which are sold especially at Christmas markets.Families collect figurines and accessories from the markets and create their own displays at home. Churches, beginning with the Vatican, and cities and other institutions create their own annual exhibits that are venerated and celebrated.This little book series shows you some of the nativity scenes we have seen and some of the figurines and accessories that you can find in the various Christmas markets, as well as where you can not find nativity scenes and figurines.Nativity is today a Catholic tradition, separated in many countries from official society as Christianity does no longer have the same central function, although the European values and norms are deeply steeped in Christianity.In Northern European countries the birth of Jesus is no longer the central theme of the Christmas displays.We show you some alternative displays, usually with animals, that are used instead to make the children, and adults, happy. Mostly they are in shopping windows and displace for a while the display of some of the commercial goods that is the daily function of the windows.
Christmas Nativity Spain
One of the wonderful traditions of Christmas is the Nativity. But you don't have to be Christian or a regular church-goer to love these wonderful displays. The creativity and artistry speak to all children and to the child in us all.Nativity is a scene from the stories of the birth of Jesus. They are in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. With inspiration in these stories you use either figurines or live people to create the scene and convey the story.These scenes excite especially the children. Their happy smiles and their joy is so wonderfully rewarding. But adults as well enjoy both creating and looking at the nativity scenes.This has developed into a huge handicraft industry in countries like Spain and Italy. Artists and craftsmen work all year round to create their next exhibits, which are sold especially at Christmas markets.Families collect figurines and accessories from the markets and create their own displays at home. We show you figurines from the Christmas Markets of Barcelona, Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid
Christmas Market Nuremberg
The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany. The pre-Christmas fair on Nuremberg's main market square can be traced back to the middle of the 16th century.Nuremberg is known for many things. The beautiful Gothic Frauenkirche was built on the site of a Jewish synagogue, also the site now of the Hauptmarkt where the main Christmas market takes place. This happened after the expulsion of the Jews from the city due the belief they were involved in the 1349 Black Death.The Nuremberg Christmas market likely evolved from the weekly market in the period 1610 to 1639 to become an independent market starting on St Thomas織 Day 4 Dec. It was not until 1973 the opening was moved to Friday before Advent, due to the large number of visitors. The traditional market had of course traditional goods for the season, like warrm hats, mittens and scarves. But the famous Lebkuchen - Honey Cakes - and toys were also there.
Atlas of QSL Cards
Travel around the world, across continents and oceans, exploring QSL cards - postcards exchanged by radio amateurs - getting to know the people, places and stories behind them.This captivating collection of QSL cards from renowned Finnish radio operator OH2BBR, attentively curated by his daughter, takes you on a breathtaking journey to remote corners of the Earth and world-changing events in history.Whether you are an experienced amateur radio operator or a curious newcomer interested in geography, science and history, this book will offer you a compelling blend of radio technology, distant destinations and human communication to explore.On these pages you will find: Travel and adventure. Follow dedicated radio enthusiasts to challenging locations around the planet: landing an airplane on an overgrown tropical island, freezing in a remote lighthouse in the dead of winter, negotiating their way into a secluded mountain monastery, or running a radio station in North Korea!Remote locations. Explore over 100 unique places, from bustling cities to remote islands. Discover the top 45 Most Wanted spots on Earth for amateur radio operators. Which locations will surprise you the most, and which did you not even know existed?Historic events. See world events of the last sixty years-decolonisation of Africa and Oceania, freedom for Eastern Europe, and more-through the lens of QSL cards from radio amateurs who were then and there, connecting people.Captivating QSL cards. Appreciate over 150 beautiful, full-colour QSL cards, complete with elaborate stories, funny anecdotes and handwritten messages.Amateur radio explained. Learn what QSL cards are made of, how radio waves travel from A to B, what radio weather means, and what robots have to do with it all. Understand how, after over 100 years, amateur radio keeps evolving and adopting new technology.This full-colour book showcases QSL cards from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and Antarctica, bringing to life the rich history and global reach of amateur radio.Get a glimpse of the camaraderie, curiosity, and exploration within a community where it is all about connection.
100 Greatest United States Modern Coins
In the revised and updated fifth edition of 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, two distinguished numismatists, Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett, continue the personal guided tour of the most significant modern U.S. coins. Rigorous research and careful voting have led to widespread changes in the ranking, with many new--and some surprising!--additions.From humble Lincoln cents to great rarities to costly platinum bullion issues, the coins herein show why the modern era is the most dynamic in all of numismatics. With lavish color photos, mintages, market information, behind-the-scenes stories, and an appendix tracking every modern coin that has ever been listed among the 100 Greatest.Fifth edition includes: New Foreword by David J. Ryder (34th and 39th Director of U.S. Mint) New Publisher's Preface by John Feigenbaum Revised rankings and all-new coins Revised data categories to better reflect interests of the collector of modern U.S. coins Updated market values for all coins using CPG(R) Retail pricing and GSID numbers that identify and link a coin across the entire family of Whitman Brands products, such as the Greysheet online pricing tool, CDN Exchange, and the Greysheet mobile app Appendix updated to include every 100 Greatest Modern coin since the first edition "An absolute must-read for collectors! The fifth edition of 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins offers a captivating journey through America's most dynamic coinage with fresh insights, stunning photography, and surprising updates. Schechter and Garrett have truly outdone themselves." -John Feigenbaum, Publisher"It is interesting to analyze the full list and look for patterns: new directions on the part of the United States Mint, volatility among commemoratives, and the waxing and waning popularity of various error coins are three poignant questions that come to mind." -Scott Schechter, co-author100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins is not just a price guide or a fancy picture book. It's a work of art that takes the reader to a hundred different points in recent American history. And it's a fascinating introduction to the hobby of collecting U.S. coins.TABLE OF CONTENTS: FOREWORD by David J. Ryder PUBLISHER'S PREFACE by John Feigenbaum INTRODUCTION MODERN-COIN GRADING ESSENTIALS by Mark Salzberg THE 100 GREATEST U.S. MODERN COINS THE AUTHORS CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPENDIX: RANK CHANGES FROM THE FOURTH EDITION
Us/Bna Stamp Catalog 2025
The US/BNA, H.E. Harris/' International award winning reference catalog, contains current market prices for stamps of the United States, U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, Canada and Provinces, and Offices of the United Nations. It also includes a collector's guide, colorful stamp identifier, U.S. commemorative index, grading criteria, and more for the United States and British North America.2025 Edition includes: * Over 400 pages * Full Color * Spiral Bound Hardcover
Paper Money of the United States
Seventy-one years after its groundbreaking debut, Paper Money of the United States remains the standard reference on American currency. First published in 1953 by Robert Friedberg (1912-1963), the work revolutionized the field when the U.S. Treasury Department granted permission for photographs of U.S. paper money to be printed for the first time.Now in its 23rd edition, this fully revised and updated volume spans 336 pages and features nearly 1,000 full-color photographs of notes from America's greatest currency collections--including the rarest and most historically significant issues, from the earliest years of U.S. paper money to today.Inside you'll find: Comprehensive coverage of Large Size Notes, Fractional Currency, Small Size Notes, Encased Postage Stamps, Confederate States, Colonial and Continental Currency, Treasury Notes from 1812-1861, error notes, Postage Envelopes, Postal Notes, and Uncut Sheets Market valuations in up to seven grades of preservation Over 990 full-color photographs for easy identification The universally used Friedberg Numbering System(TM)--the industry standard for cataloging, buying, and selling U.S. currency A complete listing of note-issuing National Banks, including the number of notes known for each Comprehensive signature listings for U.S. currency issues When it was first released, Paper Money of the United States introduced innovations never before attempted, setting the standard for all future works in the field. For the past four decades, Arthur L. Friedberg--Honorary President of the International Association of Professional Numismatists and recognized by Coin World as one of the "Most Influential People in Numismatics, 1960-2020"--together with Ira S. Friedberg, has ensured that this landmark reference continues to serve collectors, dealers, historians, and institutions worldwide.
Paper Money of the United States
Seventy-one years after its groundbreaking debut, Paper Money of the United States remains the standard reference on American currency. First published in 1953 by Robert Friedberg (1912-1963), the work revolutionized the field when the U.S. Treasury Department granted permission for photographs of U.S. paper money to be printed for the first time.Now in its 23rd edition, this fully revised and updated volume spans 336 pages and features nearly 1,000 full-color photographs of notes from America's greatest currency collections--including the rarest and most historically significant issues, from the earliest years of U.S. paper money to today.Inside you'll find: Comprehensive coverage of Large Size Notes, Fractional Currency, Small Size Notes, Encased Postage Stamps, Confederate States, Colonial and Continental Currency, Treasury Notes from 1812-1861, error notes, Postage Envelopes, Postal Notes, and Uncut Sheets Market valuations in up to seven grades of preservation Over 990 full-color photographs for easy identification The universally used Friedberg Numbering System(TM)--the industry standard for cataloging, buying, and selling U.S. currency A complete listing of note-issuing National Banks, including the number of notes known for each Comprehensive signature listings for U.S. currency issues When it was first released, Paper Money of the United States introduced innovations never before attempted, setting the standard for all future works in the field. For the past four decades, Arthur L. Friedberg--Honorary President of the International Association of Professional Numismatists and recognized by Coin World as one of the "Most Influential People in Numismatics, 1960-2020"--together with Ira S. Friedberg, has ensured that this landmark reference continues to serve collectors, dealers, historians, and institutions worldwide.
Gold Coins of the World
The tenth edition of Gold Coins of the World, the world's standard reference on gold coins from ancient times to the present, expands on its predecessor, digging more deeply into new areas of collector interest, expanding many sections, and adding new discoveries for dozens of countries. Completely revised and updated. Market valuations are extensively revised to reflect both the higher price of gold as well as the skyrocketing demand for numismatic rarities.Inside you'll find: More than 22,000 coin types, hundreds of new listings Valuations in up to three states of preservation 8,500+ color photos in actual size Universally-used Friedberg Numbering System, the world's standard method of cataloging, describing, buying and selling gold coins Each country's section includes tables of weight and fineness Useful directory of the world's leading gold-coin dealers and auction houses Many of the prices, especially for great rarities and coins in higher grades, have at least doubled. In fact, as collectors recognize the scarcity of coins in the highest states of preservation, the premium for such coins relative to lower-graded ones is escalating beyond traditional proportions. The coinage of India and the Islamic world, long dismissed by western collectors as difficult to decipher, unimportant, and lacking in value, is now the subject of intense interest, and has shown some of the most dramatic increases of all. This edition and each one before are derived from the original, groundbreaking 1958 work by Robert Friedberg, whose cataloging and numbering system revolutionized the way gold coins are collected. It changed the face of world-gold collecting at that time, and it remains unparalleled in its scope and universal usage today, six decades later. Three years in the making, the newest edition calls on the expertise of a numismatic who's-who of more than one hundred expert contributors and consultants from across the globe. The popularity of gold coins, however, is due to a whole host of factors. It is not an overstatement to say that the history of gold coinage parallels, and has helped define, the trajectory of civilization. For the numismatist, banker, economist, historian, or institution of higher learning, the tenth edition of Gold Coins of the World is a book for every library, public and private.
Christmas Market Luxembourg
Let us visit the Christmas market in one of the smallest countries of the world - The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg.Luxembourg sits right in the center of Western Europe - between France, Belgium and Germany. The size is 2,586 km2.In comparison Rhode Island, USA is 3,140 km2 and Great Britain is 209,331 km2.Luxembourg emerged as independent territory again at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, when the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg became an independent part of The Netherlands, with William I becoming both King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg - a personal union.The year in Luxembourg is divided by a number of popular festivities and one of them is of course Christmas.The Christmas market is a major Christmas event. It is spread now over five locations in Luxembourg city: Place de la Constitution (with the Ferris Wheel), Place d'Armes (the largest), Place de Paris (near the station), Grund (foods) and Roude P禱tz - Gran Rue (charities).
Practical Astrology for Everyday Living
Copyright (c) 2024 Er. Prashant Kumar Sahoo All rights reserved The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author. No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher. ISBN-: 978-93-341-7367-3
Titanic Collections Volume 2: Fragments of History
The second in a two-part series showcasing rare and important artifacts relating to the history of RMS Titanic. Many collectors prefer to hide their treasures away, but the items presented in these beautiful books have been gathered by six well-known and respected researchers, authors, historians and collectors whose mission statement is to share their acquisitions with the world: George Behe; Mike Beatty; John Lamoreau; Don Lynch; Trevor Powell; and Kalman Tanito. This book focuses on the people connected with Titanic, whether passengers or crew, including letters, postcards and marconigrams, or objects ranging from a pocket watch to binoculars or a monogrammed brush, aiming to illustrate the broader lives of these individuals and their families rather than re-telling the well-known story of the voyage and sinking. These authors seek to share the rare Titanic artifacts in their collections with like-minded researchers who otherwise might never have been aware that these items existed.
English and American Watches
In this long-awaited reprint - first published in 1967 - the late George Daniels, a master watchmaker of the twentieth century, documents the important contribution made by England and America in the development of the pocket watch from the earliest times to late 1960s America. Daniels tells of the sequence of technical developments that led to the production of electric and electronic watches. It is a fascinating story for all who appreciate not only a watch's technical niceties but also the intrinsic beauty with which devoted craftsmen endowed it. Mr Daniels' concise, learned account, which places each phase of the story in its true perspective, will be found indispensable both by collectors and by those new to the history of watchmaking. Over a hundred photographs together with a series of clear line drawings, emphasise the watchmakers' achievement in marrying pure function and beauty, and at the same time illustrate the changes in movements that accompanied progress in external appearance.
Book Review Magazine - 01 (Winter 2025)
Since 2016, Review Tales Magazine has stood as a beacon for the writing community, celebrating extraordinary talents and empowering authors from around the globe. As a monthly publication, it offers a carefully curated selection of book reviews chosen from the thousands of submissions we receive, ensuring that only the most exceptional works are featured. This magazine isn't just about books-it's about celebrating the art of storytelling and giving talented authors the recognition they deserve. Perfect for readers who crave quality and for writers looking to support their peers, Review Tales Magazine brings together a community passionate about great books.Order your copy today and uncover your next favorite read!
Lalique Mascots - Catalogue Raisonn矇
The definitive reference work especially designed for collectors, dealers and students of the French hardened glass car mascots (hood ornaments) designed by Ren矇 Lalique and produced by the Lalique glass making company during the Art Deco period. This publication will be of great use especially to auction house that deal in Lalique glass, as a quick and easy way to get their descriptions right and the correct values of these hard-to-find collectors pieces.
Enamel Buttons
Though enamel buttons have been around for centuries and are favorites of button collectors, there has not been a book completely dedicated to their study . . . until now! Author Karen L. Cohen brings her unique perspective as an enamelist, Studio Button Artist, and educator to Enamel Buttons: An Essential Resource for Collectors. Meticulous research combined with her insights about the properties of enamel and the techniques used in buttons make this a must-have book for every collector. Hundreds of photos provide examples of the various techniques and button types and are a valuable resource for study. Cohen explains why things look like they do, such as why Motiwala Bros. "Liquid Enamel" buttons look like they flow, while also helping the collector distinguish between closely related techniques, such as Champlev矇 and Cloisonn矇 or Monochrome and Grisaille. Her extensive research on the evolution of enameling techniques provides the history chapter with fascinating facts intertwined with how they relate to enamel buttons. Cohen has documented many of the enamelist makers along with their back marks, making it easier for collectors to identify button finds. The appendices include related information such as how to identify enamel look-alikes such as CPE (cold plastic enamel) and restoration techniques.If you already collect enamel buttons, this is an essential resource for understanding your collection in more depth. If you are curious about the topic, this book tells it all: history, material, techniques and embellishments, makers, and more. If you are a collector of other types of enamelware or are fascinated with enameling or are someone who resells enamels such as antique dealers, this book is an excellent resource about the various aspects of enamel in general. Lastly, it's a button book you will enjoy paging through again and again, admiring the hundreds of glorious enamel buttons!
Collecting Laurel and Hardy
Collecting Laurel & Hardy combines more than 1,000 full-color photos of artifacts with film history, fun stories, and painstaking research to create a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia--from Stan's perpetual desk calendar and Ollie's Way Out West pants, to rare lobby cards and original scripts, to figurines and games. Featuring even truly obscure items (such as Christmas ornaments depicting Laurel and Hardy dressed as baby chickens!), this book takes fans into the whimsical, wonderful, and often-hilarious world of collectibles that celebrate the popular comedic duo. Showcasing items from the priceless to the more affordable, chapters tackle the categories of autographs; props, wardrobe, and personal items; advertising and publicity; toys and games; figures; ceramics; books and comics; and so much more! There's even a chapter that discusses the international Sons of the Desert fan club, as well as museums around the world devoted to "the Boys." Special featurettes add to the fun by providing information on the iconic duo's experiences with fan correspondence, awards, magic, animation, lost films, and even their work with animals. Leading film critic and historian Leonard Maltin provides the foreword. Filled to the (bowler hat) brim with rare and desirable memorabilia, this book offers a tour through the world's largest assembly of Laurel and Hardy collectibles in one place, making it a veritable museum in print and the ultimate tribute to one of Hollywood's most beloved comedy teams. Companion website with additional content and information is available at https: //collectinglaurelandhardy.com.
Time on My Hands
The joy of the journey is one that is identifiable to all collectors, no matter the object of their desire.There are books written about watches, watch companies, and watchmakers but very few exist written from the perspective of the watch collector. Enter: Mitch Katz. Mitch speaks to the collector in us all as he takes the reader on his 25-year watch-collecting journey. Developing a collection of anything means having the confidence to trust your own eyes and heart. As Mitch relates the unique and memorable experiences that led to his acquiring a number of one-of-a-kind watches, we see how, as his passion for watches grows, his collector's eye and instinct are honed. Whether it be squeezing in a part-time job selling watches (much to his wife's dismay), deciding to purchase a watch while in a dog park or a bathroom, or meeting some of the most significant watchmakers of modern times, the stories of how Mitch built his collection have become integral parts of his watches. Now, the memories evoked by the individual pieces, whether they be production or unique, only make each watch more special.Some call it insanity, others passion, in either event collecting is something we all do and derive pleasure from.Includes 107 sketches and grayscale photographs.
Bvrb's Commodes
This new volume in the Frick Diptych series features an essay by Frick curator Marie-Laure Buku Pongo paired with a contribution by world-renowned conductor and keyboardist William Christie.These two cabinets, stamped BVRB, may well be the last pieces of furniture made by the celebrated Parisian cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh II just before he retired in 1764 and sold his workshop to his son, Bernard van Risenburgh III, who finished them. The cabinets feature panels of black-and-gold Japanese lacquer of exceptionally high quality taken from a seventeenth-century Japanese cabinet, chest, or screen. Beginning in the 1730s, the older van Risenburgh worked almost exclusively with the influential marchands-merciers or merchants of luxury goods, who provided the cabinetmaker with the rare and costly Oriental lacquers and sometimes with the design for the furniture on which to mount them.
Pearl On A Summer Leaf
Pearl On A Summer Leaf; An autobiographical collection(The Expanded Edition)Pearl On A Summer Leaf is the first autobiographical collection in The Evolution Series. It is a collection of memoirs detailing Reena Doss' metamorphosis throughout life's seasons. It is a time capsule that documents snippets of the author's early life.Her evolving voice fluctuates from child to adult as it echoes through each stage of growth in an intimate journey with narratives that capture the full spectrum of human emotions and lessons learned along the way. Please note: Due to the complex themes, childhood trauma and slightly graphic content, this book may resonate more with older teens and adults. It is therefore recommended for a mature audience, typically readers above the age of 18 and up. Parents and guardians may also want to review the content to determine if it is suitable for younger readers.
Time On My Hands
The joy of the journey is one that is identifiable to all collectors, no matter the object of their desire.There are books written about watches, watch companies, and watchmakers but very few exist written from the perspective of the watch collector. Enter: Mitch Katz. Mitch speaks to the collector in us all as he takes the reader on his 25-year watch-collecting journey.Developing a collection of anything means having the confidence to trust your own eyes and heart. As Mitch relates the unique and memorable experiences that led to his acquiring a number of one-of-a-kind watches, we see how, as his passion for watches grows, his collector's eye and instinct are honed.Whether it be squeezing in a part-time job selling watches (much to his wife's dismay), deciding to purchase a watch while in a dog park or a bathroom, or meeting some of the most significant watchmakers of modern times, the stories of how Mitch built his collection have become integral parts of his watches. Now, the memories evoked by the individual pieces, whether they be production or unique, only make each watch more special.Some call it insanity, others passion, in either event collecting is something we all do and derive pleasure from.The book includes 107 drawings and full color images.
