Synopsis
Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in the updated, revised third edition of Arthur and Ira Friedberg s Guide Book of United States Paper Money, one of Whitman s most popular sellers. An engaging history book and a comprehensive price catalog rolled into one, the book covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Whether you are new to the hobby or long time collectors, they ll benefit from the data provided for each currency series. Fascinating history, full color images, Friedberg numbering system, values, quantities printed, all federal series, plus Fractional Currency, War of 1812 notes, encased postage stamps, and error notes.
From the Inside Flap
Building on the scope of Robert Friedberg's groundbreaking research, the Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition, includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal notefrom the ultra-rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets todayis described in detail. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money and also explores recent developments in the hobby and market, including the redesign plans for the $5, $10, and $20 bills to be seen in 2020. The book combines the hobby-standard Friedberg numbering system with thousands of retail values and hundreds of high-resolution, full-color photos. With updated content, the fifth edition is even stronger than the critically acclaimed first, second, third, and fourth editions, which have already taken their place as popular hobby references.
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