The redbook has it's own redbook!

believe me, I was very tempted!

14 1/2 days w/o electric

 

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I got a copy of the book and found it very informative. I just wish I could afford some of the early editions and some of the error copies.
There is a lot of good info on people that contributed to the Redbook and the hobby.

 

I saw a couple decent copies of the 1947 at the show over the weekend, can't even believe how much they were asking for them. On the other hand, I have about 5 copies of the 1964 that I've received as freebies at coin club meetings over the years. I take it this is the common date in the series.

 

That was the last year silver was used in its pages.

 

What were they asking?

Condition?

 

One dealer was asking $750, although it was a great shape, looks almost new. And another had a rough looking example for $450.

 

$750 for a near new is not bad.

$450 for a rough copy is too high.

I have a rough copy 1st ed available for $100.

Not pretty, but, hey it is a 1st ed.

 

That's right LOL. They must have pumped out loads like they did the 64 quarters and halves. Only worth bullion (or pulp, as it were)!!

 

Stop spending all your money on books and pay your electric bill you would not be 14 1/2 days without power! :devil:

The truth of the matter is Sandy left Frank powerless......

 

Frank , what does a decent '53 go for ? Always want to see what things were going for the year I was born . So long , long ago .

 

Frank's is longer still. He's right up there with Doug.........:devil:

 

I have a personally autographed copy given to me by Frank... In it there is something written about flying deer... Oohh man that was a heck of a weekend...

Frank remember the dance we had that homeless guy do for a dollar? Naha!

 

Books are part of the hobby as well and Red Book is a biggie.

I actually own but a few copies but working in a a coin shop I recommend ALL collectors have at least one.

We buy "new" copies from recent years and frequently give them to new collectors so they can reap the benefits of what is in those "silly" books. It's simply loads of information to budding collectors.

Just as coins are history so are Red Books. Dating back to 1947 in Red Books case..

A Walker collector will pay extra money for a 1947 in high grade as a Red Book collector will pay extra for a 1947 book.

There is a market for books as there is for coins. Go to everyone's favorite Ebay and you'll see.

So why is a book about a book so silly I might ask?

There are collectors for just about anything when you get down to it.

Personally, I would drop a few hundred on a 1947 copy of Red Book a lot faster than I would drop $86,000 on a 1995W Silver eagle in PR70DCAM.

Really? $86,000 for an ounce of modern silver?

The book is WAY more interesting (and valuable) to me.

 

I have a soft covered book that has quite a bit of interesting information...sort of an early Red Book...

The Star
Rare Coin Encyclopedia
and
Premium Catalog

An Elaborate Encyclopedia of the
Coins of the World

Compiled and Published by
The Numismatic Company of Texas (unInc)
formerly
The Numismatic Bank
B. Max Mehl, Owner and Mgr.
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A.

Copyright 1926

...heard of it?

 

Sad, but true!

Rusty:
There are 2 editions that may help:
the 5th ed: 1952/1953 considered one of the scarcest (after the 1st editions) in nice Fine condition, equal to a XF coin, it would go for about $350, or $1500 in near new;

Or the 6th Edition: 1953/1953 far less expensive, it would run about $100+ in Vf (about AU condition in a coin).

Both tough to find nice, but great history

 

I'm gonna get 'cha!

Yup, I remember, that was a nice evening, and a great tour of that part of Boston.

Dinner was also great, and great company.

Perhaps Chicago this year?

 

yakpoo:
B Max Mehl was considered the PT Barnum of coin dealers.

He did a lot to change the coin collecting world at the time.
There are about 50 different editions of his books.

Also great reads.

I have about 40+ of his books, the early editions are tough to find, my earliest is from about 1915.

 

The cover looks like a Circus poster!

I thought it was interesting that it was a wholesale (buying price) guide. You can send in a coupon with 10¢ and receive his illustrated retail (selling price) guide.

He offers ($50 - $100) for an 1894s dime.
He offers ($5 - $10) for a Pine Tree shilling.
etc, etc, etc...

I found it interesting that he doesn't even list Morgan dollars. I wanted to see what he would offer for an Unc 1889cc...(apparently he just offers "melt"). He only offers $1.10 for most Seated Liberty dollars.

I have to say, he's pretty generous when it comes to the 1804 Fillet head, large eagle dollar...($500 - $1200).

Apparently, he would have folks mail in their coins and he would send them a check. It must have been fun opening the mail each day!

 

There was also a retail (selling) price list, about the same size.

 

The man in his office from the 1952 edition.