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Paper Money of the United States: A Complete Illustrated Guide With Valuations

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The Friedberg book continues to be a classic reference for U.S. Paper Money. However, its strength is still pre-1928, large size notes. There are far better references for small size paper money, notably the Standard Guide to Small Size U.S. Paper Money by Schwartz and Lindquist. For example, that book catalogs blocks, mules and other variations, something that friedberg doesn't even mention. However, having said that, Friedberg is still an important book for anyone interested in U.S. paper money to have in their library.

A must have for any collector of Collectible Paper Currency !!! This reference book is yearly updated (which is a must to stay on top of the ever changing pricing of these collectible notes) and goes into great detail of each and every U.S. Note ever printed with the current market value of the notes. Black and white pictures of each note as well as breathe taking colored photos of each U.S. Note. I find I use this reference book everyday along with my other U.S. Paper Currency reference books in my private library.

THIS IS A NEEDED BOOK FOR ANY LARGE SIZE CURRENCY POTENTATE, BUT THE BOOK BY GEORGE CUHAJ "STANDARD CATALOG OF UNITED STATES PAPER MONEY,26 ed." IS MUCH MORE ACCURATE WITH BOTH LARGE AND SMALL VALUES AND NUMBERS PRINTED.

Being a coin collector, I purchased this book to give me a guide on Gold Certificates as they caught my eye recently at the Carson City Coin Show. The book flows through the different eras of US paper money to the National Bank notes, Federal Reserve notes, fractionals, etc. My only issue with the book was that I would have liked to have seen more color pictures of the bank notes, especially the 1905 $20 "Technicolor" Gold Certificates.

Now my only problem, as a coin collector, is that I have a list of Federal Reserve bank notes and Gold Certificates I just have to have in my collection. HA!

This is an outgrowth of Robert Freidberg's seminal work cataloging U.S. currency. It is most useful in reference to the Large Size currency. Given the cost of this work, I am disappointed to see no color illustrations. As with any catalog and value guide, the pricing information is instantly obsolete on publication. The rise of 3rd Party Grading Services also impacts the utility of such a volume, as the science(?) of grading has greatly expanded the range of attainable grades requiring valuation.

Recommended, with the caveat that it is strictly an identification reference, not a price guide.

This is a very useful, if not indispensable, reference work on United
States currency, including much colonial and Continental currency.

I gave my favorite numismatist this book for Christmas. She was ecstatic!
She said it is a very good reference and absolutely loved it.
It is also a nice printing in hard cover.

Book came well on time and was brand new, perfect shape. Totally satisfied with the product and the service!