SO-CALLED DOLLARS
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The One Hundred Greatest Items Of United States Numismatic Literature Rank: Number 76
Clain-Stefanelli 15056, Davis 509
Medallic art and history is a potent combination, offering a platform for the preservation of national and local heritage quite unlike any other – visceral, easily reproduced, and far more durable than other media. As such, it was inevitable that the great exposition movement of the nineteenth century would give rise to a host of medallic issues. Public hordes would not be denied their souvenirs, and the commercial interests were more than happy to play their part. Of the multitude of varieties of dollar-sized medals produced in association with these events, the authors have enumerated over nine hundred of the most significant, supplying the basic historical and metrological background of each. While not completely comprehensive, this is the best guide on the subject and is rightfully included in the library of every token and medal collector. A recent second edition updates rarity and pricing information, and includes a section of color plates, while the associated deluxe edition is hardbound and fully illustrated in color throughout.
1st Edition
Photo courtesy of Thomas Wetter Numismatic Library.
Photo courtesy of Wayne K. Homren Numismatic Library.
HIBLER, Harold E. & KAPPEN, Charles V. SO-CALLED DOLLARS.
New York: 1963
156pp, illustrated
Quarto: 28.5 x 22.5 cm
Hardbound: Yellow cloth, lettered in black, dust jacket
2nd Edition
Clifton, NJ: 2008
191pp, illustrated
Quarto: 27 x 22 cm
Softbound: Pictorial card covers
2nd Edition, Hardbound
Clifton, NJ: 2008
191pp, illustrated
Quarto
Hardbound: Pictorial boards
Limited to 250 copies.