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<p>[QUOTE="Theodosius, post: 3923071, member: 77077"]I think it is admirable that you want to write a book. There is room in ancient coins for many useful new books. I think people have explained that a price guide by condition may not be the best way to start. Maybe pick an smaller scale thing to specialize in that needs a modern book written in English. I am sure the folks here could suggest some ideas that would be popular if written. </p><p><br /></p><p>Buying the standard references is a great starting point! I am curious how many volumes of RIC did you order? Which edition?</p><p><br /></p><p>I am not sure I even know how many total volumes of RIC there are, but I think it is more than 15??? Maybe the Roman guys can comment. If you were going to order a set of RIC, which editions are still for sale, which do you have to hunt for second hand. What are the best editions to own (thinking of plate quality)? How much would it cost to have a complete set? I am guessing $1500? </p><p><br /></p><p>I dabble in Roman for fun, and only have RIC volume 3, the 1986 Spink reprint. No idea where I got it, but I wrote in the front page I bought it in 1989. </p><p><br /></p><p>Same question for Cohen, aren't there a lot of volumes that are out of print? I honestly have no idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Theodosius, post: 3923071, member: 77077"]I think it is admirable that you want to write a book. There is room in ancient coins for many useful new books. I think people have explained that a price guide by condition may not be the best way to start. Maybe pick an smaller scale thing to specialize in that needs a modern book written in English. I am sure the folks here could suggest some ideas that would be popular if written. Buying the standard references is a great starting point! I am curious how many volumes of RIC did you order? Which edition? I am not sure I even know how many total volumes of RIC there are, but I think it is more than 15??? Maybe the Roman guys can comment. If you were going to order a set of RIC, which editions are still for sale, which do you have to hunt for second hand. What are the best editions to own (thinking of plate quality)? How much would it cost to have a complete set? I am guessing $1500? I dabble in Roman for fun, and only have RIC volume 3, the 1986 Spink reprint. No idea where I got it, but I wrote in the front page I bought it in 1989. Same question for Cohen, aren't there a lot of volumes that are out of print? I honestly have no idea. John[/QUOTE]
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