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- 3 visitors recommend:
The Encyclopedia of New York City
Source: Amazon
Author: Kenneth T. Jackson (editor)
City: New York, State: NY
- McSorley's Old Ale House? Park Slope? Madame Restell? Pfaff's Cellar? CBGB? Look 'em up ... Just about anyplace or anyone notable in New York is contained in this huge book, which is roughly the size of the Manhattan white pages. (1995)
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- 8 visitors recommend:
The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Ed Reiter
- A wide-ranging guide that includes where to buy coins: the Internet, coin shops, auctions; where to find great deals; how to care for a collection; glossary of terms, and more. Includes the Statehood Quarters. (2002)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
The Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Kenneth Bressett
- The classic guidebook. It's a comprehensive guide to everything a new collector needs to know. (1999)
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- 4 visitors recommend:
Coin Collector's Survival Manual
Source: Amazon
Author: Scott A. Travers
- Amazon readers give it four stars. One writes, "I felt the most helpful sections were the detailed write-ups on grading (different services, methods, and evolution of) and how to spot artificial toning, counterfitting, and doctoring/cleaning. It also explains how not to get ripped off at coin shows and by con-artist dealers. I would recommend this for beginners, as well as intermediate coin collectors." (2000)
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Coin Collecting for Dummies
Source: Amazon
Author: Ron Guth
- Amazon readers give it five stars. One writes, "This is a great book to read - even for non-coin collectors. The historical data is fascinating. Well written, good touches of humor -- informative and educational. I think it's appropriate for anyone from beginning to experienced collectors and just about anyone who's interested in money." (2001)
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Planning Your Rare Coin Retirement
Source: Amazon
Author: David L. Ganz
- Amazon readers give it five stars. One writes, "Coin Collecting is fun. This book shows how it can become profitable. The lists of gold and platinum are a swell bonus, because most collectors don't believe that they can buy precious metal coins so modestly in price." (1998)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Statehood Quarters Collecting Kit
Source: Amazon
Author: Whitman Coin Products
- 1 Statehood folder, 2 Statehood plastic strips, 1 Statehood checklist/schedule, 1 copy of the new book "The Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting" and 1 hobby magnifier. (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
One-Minute Coin Expert
Source: Amazon
Author: Scott A. Travers
- From an Amazon reader: "This book had many tips for the new collector. There are e-mail addresses and address of people that can help with coins that you are not sure are errors. It tells you what coins to buy and which are not a good bet. All in all, I've you're a new collector, buy it!" (2001)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
Source: Amazon
Author: Coin World, edited by Brad Reed
- "Coin World" is the most widely read magazine on the topic of numismatics available. This new edition of the magazine's comprehensive catalog has been updated to include the most recent evaluations, a complete listing of pattern and experimental pieces, current grading and prices, an Appendix of Treasury and Mint officials, and more. 500+ photos. (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
U.S. Rare Coin Handbook
Source: Amazon
Author: Les and Sue Fox
- Devoted mainly to Washington quarters and Franklin half-dollars. Includes 2-page full color spreads for each new State Quarter (1999-2001). (2002)
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- 0 visitors recommend:
Coin Collecting for Beginners
Source: Amazon
Author: Burton Hobson and Fred Reinfeld
- (1986)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Ireland: The Songs
Source: Simply Irish
City: Dublin, Country: Ireland
- A series of song books featuring popular Irish Ballads with words, melody line and guitar chords. Illustrated with photgraphs from the famous Father Brown Collection of period photos he took around Ireland in the first four decades of the last century.
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- 3 visitors recommend:
Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology
Source: Amazon
Author: James P. Delgado (editor)
- From an Amazon reader: "Discovered this book in a library yesterday and immediately ordered it from Amazon. If anyone were seriously interested in Nautical Archaeology this should be the first book to get. Anyone studying this subject should make sure they have access to it, whether in a nearby library or in their personal library. Very comprehensive and well written." (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Shipwrecks in the Americas
Source: Amazon
Author: Robert F. Marx
- From an Amazon reader: "This is not a book for the casual reader -- the text on underwater archaeology can be somewhat dense and technical, and the listings of shipwrecks are encyclopedic, not narrative. However, if you are a wreck diver, shipwreck enthusiast or archaeologist, this is a useful reference volume." (1994)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Rail Lines of Southern New England: A Handbook of Railroad History
Source: Amazon
Author: Ronald Dale Karr
State: RI
- From an Amazon reader: "Mr. Karr leaves no stone unturned in this scienctific analysis of the regions railroad lines. Mr. Karr has gone and 'uncovered the iron' in places that even natives would never have believed that an active line was ever present." (1995)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The Rail Lines of Northern New England: A Handbook of Railroad History
Source: Amazon
Author: Ronald Dale Karr
State: ME
- From an Amazon reader: "I highly recommend this book for model railroaders and railfans, as well as anybody just interested in general history of the New England region." (2000)
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- 2 visitors recommend:
Off the Leash: Subversive Journeys Around Vermont
Source: Amazon
Author: Helen Husher
State: VT
- "Husher is not your usual travel writer. Instead, she looks beyond typical tourist attractions and sees interest in all sorts of off-the-beaten-path places. Although Vermont is full of historical sites, Husher seems to appreciate settings with a more subtle, perhaps even more profound, resonance. Her journeys take readers to the Donohue Sea Caves near Burlington, to fireworks displays in Randolph, and to Lake Champlain, where sightings of a water monster engage the imaginations of many of the folks who venture there." --Booklist (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Vermont: An Explorer's Guide
Source: Amazon
Author: Christina Tree and Peter S. Jennison
State: VT
- "Useful and interesting ... Tree and Jennison's history of the state ... includes a wealth of information that broadens your knowledge of Vermont's history, politics, industry, and cultural background." -- Valley News, Lebanon, NH (1999)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
Longstreet Highroad Guide To The Vermont Mountains
Source: Amazon
Author: Nancy Bazilchuk and Rick Strimbeck
State: VT
- From an Amazon reader: "An excellent resource for both Vermont mountain enthusiasts and Vermont residents who want to learn more about their beautiful state. Nancy Bazilchuk and Rick Strimbeck provide more than 50 helpful and original maps, as well as detailed trail descriptions and extensive info on the natural history, geology, flora, and fauna of hundreds of gorgeous mountain sites." (1999)
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