CALIFORNIA PIONEER FRACTIONAL GOLD, by Walter Breen and Ronald J. Gillio.

Second edition, 2003. Hard bound edition. Out of print.
Considered to be the industry’s standard guide, a book no numismatist’s library should be without. The original authors, in collaboration with numerous other scholars, have told the story behind the coins like no others before them. If you have any interest in these little treasures, or the history of the California gold rush, then this book is a must.

This, the updated second edition, has been out of print for over 7 years and is getting harder and harder to acquire. Numismatic Americana Incorporated has a limited number of brand new copies of the VERY limited printing of the hard bound issue.

Priced at: $450.00

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MEDALS OF THE UNITED STATES ASSAY COMMISSION 1860-1977, by R. W. Julian and Ernest E. Keusch.

TAMS Journal 29: 5(2) reprint of October 1989

An expansion of the section in Mr. Julian’s MEDAL OF THE UNITED STATES MINT, THE FIRST CENTURY 1792-1892, this 8 1/2 X 11 soft bound book list all of the medals of this little know Commission. Content list all medals, in know metals struck, along with designer’s information. Small enough to carry around to coins shows, and cheap enough to even write notes in. Highly recommended.

Priced at: $20.00

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U. S. COIN & COLUMBIAN COIN PATTERN GLASS, by Tim Timmerman and Pete Rissell.

Updated and expanded 2nd edition, 2004. Out of print.

A little known, and scarce book in its own right. This edition includes not only U. S. coin glass, but its lesser known sibling Columbian coin glass. Fully illustrated, with dimensions for every piece.

The history of these intriguing pieces, as well as the story of the late 20th century attempt to copy them, is told. A great little book easily carried to coin shows and antique shops alike. Quantities are limited.

Priced at: $45.00

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