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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kentucky, post: 1338461, member: 33176&quot;]The Kraus book mentioned is for international coinage (that&#039;s why it is so honking big).&nbsp; I finally broke down and bought one 10 years or more ago and still use it occasionally.&nbsp; My Red Book is 27th Edition in 1974.&nbsp; Good for pictures of the American coins and general information.&nbsp; For prices there are many other sources, the net being one.&nbsp; When I first started collecting, I used to love reading Coin World, which is a weekly publication and carried in the periodicals room of many libraries.&nbsp; Check out the holdings on coin books in your local library.&nbsp; Finally the primary question even including books, etc. is where you buy the coins.&nbsp; If you have shops in your area, get friendly with the owners.&nbsp; If you have pawn shops, surprising finds can be found sometimes.&nbsp; Flea markets are another source, but just remember there are lots of traps out there and knowing some from the books and from this forum is invaluable.&nbsp; Finally there are on-line sources including e-bay, Heritage and Teltrade.&nbsp; Stay and read awhile and let your heart carry you (with advice from your head) into the most fascinating hobby of all.</p><p><br /></p><p>Carl[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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