What Reference Books Are In Your Home Library?

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Dottir Pillar of the Community Canada 864 Posts	Posted 01/13/2011 6:41 pm Hi, I thought it would be really nice to see what books people have in their home libraries. I'm new and just starting out so have mostly used the local library or online for reference information, so my home library for coins/money reference is pretty slim. I did pick up a couple of old books from a 2nd hand store a long time ago, but received TWO currenter books as gifts recently. I picked up one from the post office today, a total surprize Christmas gift to me of a book I've been drooling over but haven't been able to purchase as yet!! 1) Charlton Standard Catalogue Canadian Coins, Volume One, Numismatic Issues 2011, 65th Edition, W.K. Cross (received gift today!) 2) The Official Blue Book, Handbook of United States coins 2010, 67th Edition, Yeoman/Bresset (received gift) The only books I owned before the above two arrived: 3) Coins of Canada, 1988, Haxby/Willey 4) The 2001 Charlton Coin Guide, 40th Edition That's my coins and money library folks! Now you? Report this Post to the Staff

chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 01/13/2011 7:50 pm I just packed mine up as I'm moving soon, but I have quite a few in my library. "Buy the book before the coin" is usually good advice. Books can be pricey and when I was starting out and couldn't afford them I was thankful for being a member of the C.N.A. (now the R.C.N.A.) and took full advantage of their library. Report this Post to the Staff
General Tso Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 01/14/2011 12:30 pm I have: Red Book 2009(I'll get one every four years or so). Charlton Standard Catalogue Canadian Coins Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 and a 1801-1900 both are two editions old The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards of United States coins I don't keep up with the most current ones. It saves me some money and I mostly use them as a refernce for weights, metal content etc.... Report this Post to the Staff
Ricardocody Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 01/14/2011 1:55 pm Red Book 2006 and Coin World may 2010 also Internet helps a lot ! Report this Post to the Staff
Dottir Pillar of the Community Canada 864 Posts	Posted 01/14/2011 9:19 pm I keep seeing mentions of the RedBook. Will have to google it to see what it's all about. Another title that looks interesting is the one about Strike it Rich With Pocket Change (title ?) and also Looking Through Lincoln Cents. Books about varieties and errors always look interesting. I get most of my information from googling and visiting forums. I have a few sites bookmarked, both Canadian and US. Report this Post to the Staff
soccerdad Valued Member Canada 311 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 4:25 pm The RedBook is the US equivalent to the Charlton Cat for Canadian Coins. Also you may find the Canadian Coin News worth getting. You can get it delivered. It is biweekly and costs just over $40 a year. All the dealers in the area I live use this as a guide to price their coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Dottir Pillar of the Community Canada 864 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 5:54 pm Thanks Soccerdad :) Report this Post to the Staff
soccerdad Valued Member Canada 311 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 6:42 pm I have recently purchased two Coins of England book by Spink, 2006 and 2008. These are very nice books if you collect coins from Great Britain. I went to my local coin dealer and these books cost $90. Ibought second hand one on ebay and the other on Amazon. paid less than $20 per book and they are both excellent condition. Report this Post to the Staff
soccerdad Valued Member Canada 311 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 6:48 pm Let me be the first to congratulate you on 500 posts Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 7:36 pm Most of mine are VAM related but here are what I have. I guess you will see I am interested in anything that has either a 1878 Date or a 1878 Reverse by the list of books I have RedBook (Usually newest release) Encyclopedia of Morgan and Peace dollars 1878 8-TF attribution Guide 1878 7/8 TF attribution Guide 1878-S attribution guide Elite Clashed Morgan dollars United States Half Cents 1793-1857 Top 100 Morgan dollar varieties Official HOT-50 Morgan dollar Varieties NEW REVISION - 1878 P 7 Tail Feather Morgan dollar Attribution Guide Morgan dollar 8 & 7 Over 8 Tail Feather Story Long Nock (A Guide to the 1878-S B1 Reverse Varieties) Official Guide to the 1878 REVERSE OF '79 VARIETIES Guide to 1879-S Reverse of 1878 Morgan silver dollars Report this Post to the Staff
Dottir Pillar of the Community Canada 864 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 7:46 pm Zowie Wowie, am I now in the 500 Club? It sure doesn't take long to add up posts! Bryan1315, something tells me that you're very "into" Morgans I'm sticking to pennies level because I have to but I have acquired a few other denominations and I do really like them. I do search other circulating denominations rolls sometimes just in case I come across something really special but generally have to spend them soon. Nothing I've found yet has been worth much but face value. Of course I hang onto anything at all that I receive from other people. My "keepers" for sure :) You have a great Morgan's library there Bryan!! Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 01/15/2011 11:38 pm This is a tough one for me. I have 3 bookcases in my coin room. I have a complete set of bluebooks and Wayte Raymond Standard Catalogues. I am just missing 3 Redbooks. I have many reference books. I organized one bookcase by different denominations on each shelf. Report this Post to the Staff
Johnny1328 Valued Member United States 268 Posts	Posted 02/03/2011 03:47 am Well this is what I acculmulated in a little over 2 years time. 2009 Blue Book 2010 Red Book Unites States Coins Red Book guide to U.S. Paper Money 2nd ed Red Book guide to Morgan silver dollars 2010 Charlton Catalogue of Canadian Coins 2008 Krause world catalogue 1901-2000 2008 Krause world catalogue 2000-to date 8th ed. Krause world paper money general issues 1650-1960 6th ed. Krause world paper money specialized issues 4th Ed. Krause World Paper Money 1961-1998 19th ed. Krause 2010 North American Coins & Prices Krause Fascinating Facts, Mysteries, & Myths about U.S. Coins 18th ed. Paper Money of the U.S. by Arthur l. and Ira S. Friedberg The Instant Coin Collector Strike it Rich 2nd ed. Photograde 18th ed. ANA Grading standards 6th ed. Report this Post to the Staff
Harry213 Pillar of the Community United States 1081 Posts	Posted 09/02/2012 3:02 pm Official RedBook Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 North American Coins & Prices Charlton Catalogue of Canadian Coins Charlton Catalogue of Canadian Colonial Tokens Report this Post to the Staff
copper nickel daddy Pillar of the Community United States 2224 Posts	Posted 09/02/2012 5:28 pm I've been working very hard on this of late. Starting to get a library that I am proud of! Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins - Walter Breen 2011 RedBook Professional Edition The Early Paper Money of America - Eric P Newman (5th Ed.) Early Half Dollar Varieties - Overton (3rd Ed.) Comprehensive Catalog of Morgan and Peace dollars - Van Allen (3rd Ed.) The Complete Guide to Shield & Liberty Head Nickels - Peters & Mohon Flying Eagle and Indian cents - Richard Snow Commemorative Coins of the United States a Complete Encyclopedia - Q David Bowers Cameo and Brilliant Proof Coinage of the 1950-1970 Era - Rick Tomaska What Every Silver Dollar Buyer Should Know - Steve Ivy/Ron Howard 2012 RedBook Striking Impressions: The Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian Coinage - James Haxby The Cherrypicker's Guide 5th Edition Volume 1 - Fivaz/Stanton The Cherrypicker's Guide 5th Edition Volume 2 - Fivaz/Stanton/Potter Numismatic History and Analysis Type Three Double Eagles 1877-1907 Strike It Rich with Pocket Change (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Editions Modern Commemorative Coins - Eric Jordan A Guide Book of Gold Dollars (Bowers Whitman Series) - Q David Bowers A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins (Bowers Whitman Series) - Q David Bowers A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents (Bowers Whitman Series) - Q David Bowers A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson nickels (Bowers Whitman Series) - Q David Bowers Morgan silver dollars A Complete History and Price Guide (Bowers Whitman Series) - Q David Bowers Paper Money Errors - Frederick Bart (3rd Ed.) The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die - Wexler The Counterfeit 1944 Jefferson nickel - Dwight Stuckey Private Gold Coins and Patterns of the United States - Donald Kagin Striking Impressions - Robert Van Ryzin Charlton Standard Catalog of Canadian Colonial Tokens - (1st Edition, very old; just use for reference)( United States Pattern Coins - Judd (8th Ed.) 100 Greatest US Error Coins - Brown/Camire/Weinberg 100 Greatest US coins - Jeff Garrett Collectible American Coins - Kenneth Bressett Fascinating Facts, Mysteries & Myths about US coins - Van Ryzin The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins - Bowers A handful of old auction catalogs including the Garrett Collection Sale The following Standard Krause Catalogs (a few of which are quite outdated!) World Coins 1601-1700 World Coins 1701-1800 World Coins 1801-1900 World Coins 1901-2000 (no I don't have the 2001-date catalog) World Paper Money 1368-1961 World Paper Money 1962-date United States Tokens 1700-1900 Unusual World Coins Always looking for more books! Report this Post to the Staff
JackB Pillar of the Community United States 1064 Posts	Posted 09/02/2012 7:51 pm I have Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of US and Colonial Coins, and the last few years' red books. Breen's book is really great, though a bit expensive. Plus, there's so much available online these days. Report this Post to the Staff
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