Collector Books.

Since 1942, the Handbook of United States Coins (THE OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK®) has been the annual reference used by U.S. coin dealers to make buying offers. On the fl ip side of the coin, collectors use it to find out what dealers are paying. Its price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country.

Since 1942, the Handbook of United States Coins (THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK®) has been the annual reference used by U.S. coin dealers to make buying offers. On the fl ip side of the coin, collectors use it to find out what dealers are paying. Its price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country.

First published in 1975, this standard work now in its fifth edition catalogues the 300 years of Treasury and Bank of England Notes from 1694-1994, providing up to date research and an essential price guide to each series.

This book surveys the medals awarded to British personnel for military service around the world and in two world wars. The campaign medals awarded for the military actions have become a popular field for collectors, since the majority of British awards were officially named, thus making it possible to research the military career of an individual or regiment. This second edition has been extended to include the operations of the British forces in the opening years of the twenty-first century.

This work presents 100 years of world monetary history portrayed in coins from every nation existing during the 19th century. It features all mint-issue coins of the world from 1801 to 1900, including tokens, patterns, sets, etc., fully illustrated and offering the most up-to-date pricing in 5 grades. This book is for the beginner and the expert interested in world coins. Huge price adjustments have been made throughout Europe, Russia, China and many other countries due to an expanding market in "classic coins". In addition, thousands of prices have changed as the result of an explosive market in precious metals.

This is a full-colour global directory of the world's greatest coins, featuring photographs of over 3000 issues from more than 200 countries. It is an expert guide to understanding and acquiring coins, from rare through to commemorative issues, by one of the world's foremost collectors. It contains practical advice on collecting coins, with tips on how to research, organise and build your collection, including the internet marketplace. It provides step-by-step photographic instructions on how to mount coins expertly for display, and how to restore the condition of antique coins. This is the ultimate expert guide to coins and coin collecting. An in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world's first currencies, and how their inscriptions, denominations and designs offer valuable insight into the societies and rulers that created them.

The evolution of coin production is explored, describing the metals used - from electrum and fine gold to debased silver and alloys - as well as the various methods of inscription, ranging from the lifelike, hand-struck portraits of Renaissance Italy to the intricacy of intaglio and the revolutionary designs precipitated by photo-mechanical methods. The fully-illustrated country-by-country directory contains concise and lively histories of modern-day territories and ancient regimes, plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable and romantic coins in existence. Compiled and written by a numismatic expert, and featuring 3000 beautiful life-size colour images of coins, this is a unique guide to an endlessly fascinating hobby.

All coins of the world from 1901 to 2000, including collector coins, sets, trial strikes, Pieforts, patterns, token issues, etc., fully illustrated and offering the most up-to-date pricing in 5 grades.The information in this catalogue exists only in a library of outdated references. This book is the only accurate up-to-date data for all world coins of the 20th century.This book is completely re-designed package providing a more user-friendly size for this massive data.

This is the 15th edition of the popular English/British banknote price guide. It is in full colour for the first time. "Collectors' Banknotes" provides valuations for all Bank of England and Treasury banknotes. It also includes information on banknote grading, and background information about some of the major issues. All of the major types are illustrated clearly, as are a number of variety types, e.g. how to spot a Nazi forged white fiver. All of the notes have individual unique reference numbers, and a chart is provided at the back to cross reference these numbers with two other popular banknote books. Also included is a bibliography of suggested further reading, and a list of some banknote dealer websites.

British Coins Market Values is now fully in colour, with a new indexing system to help you find coins more easily.
This is a unique reference book, compiled by market experts and revised annually. With over 100 pages of current market prices, it accurately reflects the state of the British coin market, to help you determine the value of your collection.
A review of 2008's coin auctions, both at home and abroad, helps you identify your best buys from the dealers' stock lists. And there's a look behind the counter as we see how top dealers run their businesses.
All of your collecting needs are addressed in these pages, including how to keep your coins, the best collections on display, tips on how to spot a forgery and even where you stand if you find buried treasure in your back garden. British Coins Market Values 2009 is a must-buy for any numismatic collector, whether you are a novice or an expert.

Coins of England and the United Kingdom remains the only single-volume reference work which features every major coin type from Celtic to the present day with accurate market values for every coin type listed. It is an essential guide for beginners, serious numismatists and anyone interested in British Coinage.
As with every new edition, all sections of the catalogue have been carefully checked by the specialists at Spink and the prices of the coins have been updated to reflect current market conditions. The reference numbers used are recognized world-wide and are quoted by all of the leading auction houses and dealers.

The 2008 "Collectors' Coins Great Britain" (or CCGB2008 for short) contains comprehensive listings of all British coins from approximately the last 200 years with their varieties listed, values in up to five states of preservation and yearly mintage numbers. It includes the usual wealth of information about the coin weights, sizes and designers and this edition even has a free coin stuck to the front cover! The publisher believes this to be the most detailed coverage of the subject matter available, and for the price it really is the best value British coin book in the world! See the publishers website for details on the e-Book version of this title.