What is the definitive guide for: -- Classic Head Cents (1808-1814) -- Liberty Head Cents (1816-1857) I already have Grellman's book so that takes care of 1840-1857. I need something that covers the earlier issues. Obviously the most recent is better.
I changed my search criteria and found the the answer. Quotes from a website: "United States Large Cents 1816-1839," William C. Noyes, maroon hardback, copyright 1991. These come in a two-volume set, and you can typically find them on ebay or at coin shows. New sets used to sell for $250, but they are nearly completely sold out now, and the current price is $350 for a new set. "The Cent Book 1816-1839," John D. Wright, white hardback, copyright 1992. This is an alternative to the Noyes middle date book listed above, and if you are a middle date collector, you will want BOTH books.
