Handbook of United States Coins: 2008 Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) [Paperback]

R. S. Yeoman (Author), Kenneth Bressett (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2007 | Series: Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)

The Blue Book is Your Source for Coin Dealer Buying Prices! Since 1942, the Blue Book has been the annual reference used by U.S. coin dealers to make buying offers. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins. Features: Average dealer buying prices for U.S. coins from 1616 to today - Historical information - Actual-size photographs of hundreds of coins - Grading and Collecting tips - Detailed mintage records. Paperback

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing; 65 edition (May 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794823831
• ISBN-13: 978-0794823832
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coin values., November 24, 2007

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David A. Cohen "Musical guy" (Jackson (Hole) WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of United States Coins: 2008 Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Paperback)

Well, if you're looking for a book of coin values brokers will pay, this is the book for you. The writing style is kinda dry, but it's just a book of information. If this is the information you are looking for, get this book. The presentation is nice.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for a coin collector's library, February 8, 2008

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Dave S "davestam2" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of United States Coins: 2008 Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Paperback)

Gives one a real insight into Red Book prices dealers may charge. If you collect coins, this book to gives you a true understanding of what you can expect to receive when selling vs. what you pay when buying in a coin shop.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but outdated, March 11, 2008

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Susanna Hutcheson "Copywriting for the Discri... (Midwest U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of United States Coins: 2008 Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Paperback)

While useful and informative and, indeed, a must if you buy coins, this book is quite outdated. Since the price of gold and silver have gone up considerably and change daily, the effect on coins is intense in many cases.

There are several sites online where you can get more up-to-date information. Yet having this handy is a good idea. I like having something near my work area and in my hands so I can quickly look up the information I want. Then I can follow that up by going to one of the Web sites.

-Susanna K. Hutcheson