Shown below is a photo of 2 coin books I inherited from my grandparents. The first is dated 1888 and the second 1905. I was wondering how common or otherwise they might be? Neither is in great condition but they provide an insight to coin prices at the time. Also, the first book contains embossed images of the gold and silver coins in relief such that the coin details feel like real coins when touched. The adverts for quack medicinal and beauty products at the back of the books make amusing reading too.
I'm on the wrong side of the pond to give you any useful information, but I will say that they look awesome, especially that 1888 volume!
T Thanks for your kind comments. Do you know if there is a "holy grail" of coin books that everyone is searching for?
I am sure that each category of coin collecting has a book considered as a Holy Grail. For example, a book about Grecian coins, or Roman coins, or British medieval coins etc. Chances are the books will be antique and very expensive.
