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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:
Ancient Coin Collecting
Source: Amazon
Author: Wayne G. Sayles
- From the author: "David Sear once said 'collectors of ancient coins suffer from the Robinson Crusoe syndrome,' that is, they feel a sense of isolation and tend to view themselves as alone on a tiny island. This book was written to help both new and seasoned collectors find footprints in the sand." (1996)
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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:
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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- 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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