Does anyone know how much a copy of Federal Half Dimes book costs? https://www.amazon.com/Federal-dime...ederal+half+dimes+logan&qid=1571257449&sr=8-1
Yes get lucky been on the hunt for years. I thought I had purchased an L&M book on half dimes. The package arrived yeah L&M book on Dimes! Not half dimes as shown on their site.
I got my copy for $135. About two to three years ago, there were several copies on Amazon for ~$90 and I foolishly passed them up. I would recommend the book, though. Others have described it as the spiritual successor to the Early United States Dimes book, and I have to agree. Same format, writing style, two of the same authors, etc. It discusses some of the metallurgy involved with the dies used to strike the coins, which I found pretty interesting since I’m a Materials Engineer.
I got mine years ago when it was still available for $75. Today, if you can find a copy I would expect it to be $150 to $200. Did some searching and couldn't find a copy even at the numismatic literature dealers. Last copy Charlie Davis had went for $185.
Murasaki 312: I have given up hope on finding a copy of the L&M at any place but a rare-book seller (and at a price I can justify to myself). Meanwhile, I have frequent recourse to the following web site whenever I need to attribute an early half dime: everythinghalfdimes.com. It takes a slight bit of getting used to, but after that it’s a pleasure to work with, and it uses the same variety numbers, etc. as L&M. In a sense, it’s even better than the book because you can blow up the (full-color) images indefinitely. It may eventually become a sorely needed book but, till then, it’s a perfect stopgap. D.
