United States Paper Money - (Red Book) 9th Edition by Arthur L Friedberg & Ira S Friedberg (Paperback)

About the Book

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money is a collector's price guide and history of the paper currency of the United States dating from federal issues introduced during the Civil War to modern-day cash. Written by numismatists Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, the 420-page eight edition is printed in full color with more than 650 high-resolution images and updated pricing for 2024.

Book Synopsis

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The critically-acclaimed United States Paper Money is the definitive collector's price guide and comprehensive history of United States paper currency from federal issues introduced during the Civil War to modern-day cash. Written by renowned numismatists Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, the ninth edition of this best-selling guide is printed in stunning color and includes more than 650 high-resolution images, xx listings, the Friedberg numbering system, and updated retail values for 2026.

This detailed reference provides a catalog and price guide for federal notes from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Treasury notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, Fractional Currency, error notes, and uncut sheets. The book also explores topics such as signatures on U.S. currency; grading standards; star notes; the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; how cash is designed, printed, and distributed; and how to collect, store, and care for collectible paper money. Featuring more than 20,000 market valuations from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders, and combines the standard Friedberg cataloging system with retail values in multiple grades for each note.

Features:

• More than 20,000 market valuations from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders
• All federal series from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Fractional Currency, Treasury Notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, error notes, and uncut sheets
• More than 650 full-color images
• Combines the standard Friedberg cataloging system with retail values in multiple grades for each note
• Appendix on the signature combinations of the Treasurer and Secretary
• All-new feature: Top 100 prices realized at auction, 2022-2023
• Glossary, bibliography and introduction by numismatist/paper-money expert David Ganz
• History of U.S. paper money
• How to collect U.S. paper money

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