and a whole bunch of others. I had 6 Large Cents to attribute so the Newcomb is the first that I've really looked at. As someone who loves coins and books, this book is probably the best purchase I have ever made! It's so unique in that it is not typeset, it is copied handwritten sheets that have been bound. The book lover in me went wild when I first looked at it. The coin lover in me was thrilled with the detailed descriptions of the different die varieties. It doesn't have a lot of pictures, but for anyone who collects large cents - I highly recommend this book.
I love the book myself. Like most coin books, quality pics are lacking. A must have for anyone who likes Large Cents. Susan, it is so good to hear that you are expanding your knowledge. You are going to end up a well versed numismatist. Keep up the passion!
What I like about coin books is that it's so easy (and inexpensive) to live vicariously through other people's coins.
Boy !! You must buy different books than me. I consider myself lucky if I can find one of the books I need for under $150 And they're not even written in English !
Well, all of the books I bought are written in English so that brings the cost down And actually I spent quite a lot of money - isn't that what credit is for? I couldn't stand not having the research materials I needed when I need them. I figure that eventually I'm going to need them all, so I'll just keep buying books as long they're printing them.
I have a "short list" of books I keep my eye out for. When I see them available at a reasonable price, I go after them. Most of them I have no immediate need for...but at the right price they're a great addition to the library.
The way they did that is that the engraver carved freehand into the plates, from which the book was printed. It is not Newcombe's hand, but the engraver's, I believe. (Did Newcombe engrave the plates himself?) In any case, it is a lost art, and the Newcombe book -- however reproduced today from that printing -- is an example of fine craftsmanship. (You could get interested in collecting old Newcombes!)
Thanks for the info. In addition to being a coin nut, I'm also a book nut which makes Newcomb's book perfect for me. I probably could get into collecting old Newcombs.
Books Hey Susan, Yeah that guy had quite a few good books. A book lover myself. I saw Penny Whimsy, and Breens Early Copper book, Next time I have to go to the show with more dough in my pockets. Hopefully next month. Tony
There were some other books there that I wanted also, but I wanted the Grellman book more and I had already spent quite a bit of money. I don't think my husband would have been thrilled with me getting yet another book since we just got a shipment of 8 different books. It's a great companion to the Newcomb book and much easier to work with. I still like the Newcomb book, though, and the Grellman book only has 1840-1857. The Newcomb book covers the earlier dates.
