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I have the VAM keys mini-book, but I don't really use it that much. Whenever I pick up a new Morgan I check it against the book but that's about it. I just buy the prettiest coin I can afford, and I'm happy with it!  Rachel [:p] |
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I have three soon to be four I have 2005 RedBook 2006 spiral RedBook which I really like how it lays flat, also have early american dollars great book as well. I am buy this weekend or next MAKING THE GRADE: THE TOP 25 MOST WIDELY COLLECTED US coins this book has great pictures to help |
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Does the 2006 spiral RedBook have any information on colonial coins? |
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Yes, it does. There are 17 pages of Colonial issues (with some very nice pics and history) and another 29 pages of post-Colonial issues (1783-1795).
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Thanks, Susan. I'll be getting one very shortly(2006 RedBook). I read a couple of posts about your fondness for Bust halves. I have to agree. That design just reaches out to me  . I like old tools and the ornamentation on 200 year old tools just reminds me of the Bust half. I don't own any Bust halves yet but I soon will. |
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My favorite is "Walter Breen's Complete Enclyopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins." My second is the special edition of the ANA 100th year anniversary of the World coin book 1700 to Present (1992) two vols, hardback on high grade paper. catman |
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the spiral RedBook has about 18 pages on colonial coins I am not into them so I can not tell you how the section is execpt is has one it does also have pitures |
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Yes, the 2006 RedBook has actually expanded its material when it comes to Colonials. I was impressed with the NEW look of the 2006 issue. |
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There are also books that are not numismatic books but in some way are useful to someone. I use Shelby Stantons Order of Battle in Vietnam and Michael Kelly's Where we were in Vietnam all the time.
But my favorite book (the what book would you take if you were going to be stranded on an island book) is Dave Bowers' American Numismatics Before The Civil War.
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I keep a Red Book at my right hand. It has the basic info. I need to refer to most often. |
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4 or 5. RedBook of 2005 is very helpful. |
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Originally posted by Susanlynn9
By the way, for anyone interested, the new Overton Bust Half book is due to be published soon. It's being updated by a relative of Al Overton's. I'm really looking forward to this one!
Is this date tied down yet? This book has been "in the works" for nearly 5 years now, IIRC. Two years ago I looked into getting Overton and heard that a new edition was scheduled out "soon" and when I dug a little deeper I was told that the "it will be out sson" story had been going around for a couple of years. So I bought Peterson's "Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars" and I love it. I'm still waiting for the new Overton and I will get it as soon as it is available, I'm just not holding my breath. I hope you are right about it being out in the near future, I'm looking forward to it. |
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RedBook is what I turn to most frequently, but even after all the years, it needs alot of tweaking. My favorite book is Winter's coins of the Charlotte Mint. every time I see a C mm coin I turn to it. Of course I own none! Another I find indispensible is Swiatek's commemorative coins of the US. Least useful for the price-Breen encyclopedia of US coins. Don
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