Reference Books

The Art of the Market

The Art of the Market Two Centuries of American Business as Seen Through Its Stock Certificates, by Bob Tamarkin and Les Krantz, with commentary by George LaBarre 1999. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 10-3/4" Wide x 10-7/8" High, 176 pgs., Hardbound with d.j. Lavishly illustrated with color pictures of all certificates.
Price: $35.00 + shipping.

College Currency, Money for BUsiness Training

College Currency, Money for Business Training, by Herb and Martha Schingoethe, edited by Neil Shafer, and published by BNR Press, 1993. Multiple images on nearly every page plus a front section in color. 464 pages, Hardbound without d.j. 8-3/4" x 11-1/4". An unparalleled reference.
Price: $59.95 + shipping.

The Early Paper Money of America

The Early Paper Money of America, by Eric Newman, 1990, Expanded Third Edition, 482 pages. This book is THE Definitive Reference for US Colonial and Continental Notes. There are literally hundreds of very well done illustrations in black and white, often three or more per page, plus a section done in color. This is a large book: the pages are 8-1/2" x 11". Published by Krause Publications. An invaluable reference book for the collector in this area.
Price: $43.95 + shipping.

An Introduction to Revenue Stamps

An Introduction to Revenue Stamps, by B.J. Castenholz, 1994. This little book is a gold mine of information on the revenue stamp issues of the USA. There is something in here for the beginner as well as for the seasoned collector. Well illustrated, well written, well done. 90 pgs., Softcover ("perfect binding"), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Great value for the price.
Price: $5.95 + shipping.

A Catalogue of Nevada Checks

A Catalogue of Nevada Checks, 1860-1933, with Rarity and Price Guides, by Douglas McDonald, 1993, published by Castenholz and Sons. Softcover ("Perfect Binding"), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 128 pages. Well illustrated, and the Rarity and Price Guides make it more than worth the cost. Includes all types of checks and check-like documents issued from the Civil War to the Great Depression.
Price: $16.95 + shipping.