It is often forgotten that between 1942 and 1946, 425,000 German, Italian and Japanese prisoner of war were held at 700 POW camps in 46 U.S. States. They got here on troop ships that would have...

It is often forgotten that between 1942 and 1946, 425,000 German, Italian and Japanese prisoner of war were held at 700 POW camps in 46 U.S. States. They got here on troop ships that would have otherwise returned empty.This book is about the money, or chits that POWs used for their expenses in the camp, for cigarettes, candy or other items. The authors are both regonised experts on the topic.Years in the making, this is the most comprehensive book ever done on the subject. There are brief...

Learn about the basics of coins and money, handling, storing and collecting including facinating coin facts and history.

Learn about the basics of coins and money, handling, storing and collecting including facinating coin facts and history.

This book is a history of the events leading up to the elimination of silver from US coinage. Information about coinage is also present.

This book is a history of the events leading up to the elimination of silver from US coinage. Information about coinage is also present.

The publication of a new revised fifth edition of Overton's reference manual on early half dollars, renamed in 2005, United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836, by Donald L. Parsley is...

The publication of a new revised fifth edition of Overton's reference manual on early half dollars, renamed in 2005, United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836, by Donald L. Parsley is now available. Don Parsley, son-in-law of A1 C. Overton, has been collecting and studying early United States hald dollars for over forty years. He helped Al with the first edition of the book and has personally collected this exciting series of U.S. coinage including the Overton reference...

The Handbook of United States Coins, published by Whitman Publishing, was first published in 1942 as a reliable source indicating the average price coin dealers paid for different types, dates, and...

The Handbook of United States Coins, published by Whitman Publishing, was first published in 1942 as a reliable source indicating the average price coin dealers paid for different types, dates, and mintmarks of U.S. coins. The ground-breaking new book quickly became well-liked by both dealers and collectors. Coin dealers have used the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK , as it became known, to make buying offers for more than 81 years. You can use it to determine the value of your coins if you're a collector!...

The Catalog of Modern World Coins builds on the classic text by hobby legend RS Yoeman, father of the Guide Book of United States Coin. This book is great for collectors looking for an accurate book...

The Catalog of Modern World Coins builds on the classic text by hobby legend RS Yoeman, father of the Guide Book of United States Coin. This book is great for collectors looking for an accurate book on world coins, for new hobbyists, and dealers needing a convenient type-coin guide. Black and White pictures, 6x9" over 500 pages. Revised and edited by Arthur L Friedberg.

Whitman Publishing, LLC is pleased to announce the publication of the Cherrypickers' Guide to rare die varieties of United States Coins. The book is the culmination of many years of research and...

Whitman Publishing, LLC is pleased to announce the publication of the Cherrypickers' Guide to rare die varieties of United States Coins. The book is the culmination of many years of research and finessing by the principal authors, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, with the help of many collectors, scholars, dealers, and others in the numismatic field. It provides information that is not available anywhere else. With a foreword by Q. David Bowers, by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton.

In the 2nd edition, Bowers and his panel of specialists in the field add newly discovered coins, bring fresh historical research to the text, and update hundreds of listings with new information,...

In the 2nd edition, Bowers and his panel of specialists in the field add newly discovered coins, bring fresh historical research to the text, and update hundreds of listings with new information, rarity figures, pricing, and images. This book remains the definitive reference on colonial and early American coins, tokens, and related issues. Foreword by Kenneth Bressett.

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available...

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available for popular coins. Frin the unique high valued pieves of collectors dreams, like the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel to the 1909-S VDB cent. This 6th edition includes a foreword by William R Anderson with updates values for all coins, expanded Top 250 US Coin Realized auction prices and more behind the...

The American Silver Eagle has been a highly prized collector coin. With more than 600 million sold since 1986, these gorgeous coins have sold just as many as their more well-known sisters. American...

The American Silver Eagle has been a highly prized collector coin. With more than 600 million sold since 1986, these gorgeous coins have sold just as many as their more well-known sisters. American Silver Eagles receive the treatment readers have come to expect from the Bowers Series in this fascinating new reference book by award-winning author Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez: behind-the-scenes history, knowledgeable advice for collectors and investors, and valuable advice on grading, storage,...

Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were...

Q. David Bowers, award-winning author, provides new insight into US Mint engraver Charles E. Barber's 1892-1916 silver coins. At the outset of an exhilarating period of invention, these coins were the workhorses of American business. Bowers follows the history of Barber's coinage from the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era to the eve of America's entry into World War I, as well as the inventions of record players, cars, and moving pictures. The Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins includes...

"These coins are appropriate for anyone's hobby budget, whether it's $50 per month or $50,000," said author Tomaska, who gives pricing in multiple grades for each coin. Tomaska discusses the history...

"These coins are appropriate for anyone's hobby budget, whether it's $50 per month or $50,000," said author Tomaska, who gives pricing in multiple grades for each coin. Tomaska discusses the history of their designs, manufacture, and other technical and cultural issues, in addition to offering behind-the-scenes information of the retail and auction markets. He delves into Mint workmanship shifts and explains why Franklin and Kennedy half dollars symbolize the end of an era. He examines the...

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars....

Immerse yourself in the historic Liberty Seated currency of the United States Mint half dimes, dimes, twenty-cent pieces, quarters, half dollars, Gobrecht dollars, silver dollars, and trade dollars. From 1836 through 1891, these beautiful silver pieces depicted the Goddess of Liberty sitting with a hat and pole. They were manufactured in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco, and they lubricated the wheels of American trade during the Hard Times Era and the nation's gold...

The gorgeous and venerable Morgan Silver dollar is a favorite among Americans to collect! Other coins do not inspire a great deal of the American romance and adventure. The "dean of American...

The gorgeous and venerable Morgan Silver dollar is a favorite among Americans to collect! Other coins do not inspire a great deal of the American romance and adventure. The "dean of American numismatics," Q. David Bowers, provides an engrossing portrayal of the nation's most beloved classic coin in this extended seventh edition of his best-selling book. You'll discover how to grade coins, cherry-pick uncommon die variants, and become a more knowledgeable collector. You'll also learn what to...

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available...

Best selling, award winning 100 greatest US coins takes readerson a personal guided tour of the nations coinage. Newly ranked coins of the 6th edtition are both prized rarities and readily available for popular coins. Frin the unique high valued pieves of collectors dreams, like the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel to the 1909-S VDB cent. This 6th edition includes a foreword by William R Anderson with updates values for all coins, expanded Top 250 US Coin Realized auction prices and more behind the...

The quarter eagle, face value of $2.50, occupies an unusual place in American currency, says author Q. David Bowers. Unlike larger gold coins, it was too small to be commonly used in export and...

The quarter eagle, face value of $2.50, occupies an unusual place in American currency, says author Q. David Bowers. Unlike larger gold coins, it was too small to be commonly used in export and international trade. It also never became popular in day-to-day commerce (though, like the smaller gold dollar, it was frequently given as a Christmas gift). Despite this, Bowers says, the quarter eagle was minted almost continuously for more than 130 years, starting in 1796, with six different design...