Just got this book today and have only made it into chapter 2 but I must say it is a GREAT book and resource. There is soooo much history in this book and I have to recommend it to you guys. I normally dont like to read books but I cant keep my eyes away from this one for very long. Long book, 882 pages, but it is an 'encyclopedia'. Very good read, I recommend, anyone else have it?
MPCs -no Fractionals -yes (also covers all regular issues $1-100,000 notes, postage and fractional, encased, continental, treasury notes, and a couple pages on errors) Price $69.95 Description on Whitman's website "Collect, grade, and attribute your paper money. Organize your collection, with Friedberg and Whitman numbering systems. Make wise purchases in today's market. 900 Pages; more than 1,600 full-color images. Printing quantities for nearly all issues - a guide to rarity. Dealer pricing for all federal notes, 1861 ot date, $1 to $10,000. History and values for Contintental Currency, War of 1812 notes, Fractional Currency, encased postage stamps, star notes, mules, error notes, and more. Auction data, market commentary, more than thousands of prices and values, multiple grades, a bibliography, extensive endnotes. "
i have that book on my list of books to get. Unfortunately, my book list is pretty long, and i must limit myself to the number i buy each year lol
