The blue book is a coin price guide that informs you on the approximate amount of money you can expect to get if you sell your coins. A guide book of united states coins the official red book, first compiled by r. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. We offer the updated red books in various forms for your reading pleasure. Whitman was one of the largest publishers of nursery and childrens books in the united states. Its genres included westerns, mysteries, science fiction, adventure stories, and.
Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. When i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find that theres no comparison. He went on to become a printer, a travelling school teacher and contributor to and editor of at least ten newspapers and magazines, as well as entering politics as a democrat. The blue book is a coin price guide that informs you on the approximate amount of money you can expect to get if you sell your coins to a coin dealer. The red book has its own red book a guide book of the official red book of united states coins by frank j. Coin guides whitman debuts 2nd edition mega red deluxe red. The only difference may be that it is a softback book, and its a little cheaper. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor sections. Along with its sister publication, the older handbook of united states coins the official blue book, it is considered an authoritative u. What is the difference between the two books, and which of the two has the most accurate overall prices. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the official blue book as it came to be.
Coins, and in 1946 it introduced a guide book of united states coins. Candace whitman, author of bring on the blue abbeville press. Then, as now, the blue book was the buying guide, whereas the red. In 1938, whitman began publishing coin boards, used by coin collectors to store their collections. Red, yellow, blue and you by candace whitman, cynthia vance.
A guide book of united states coins, deluxe 4th edition the official red book. Whitman s coin boards, folders, and albums have organized and displayed hundreds of thousands of coin collections for generations. Doc, the official red book of united states coins and the official blue book of united states coins, by whitman, published by st. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official blue book of. Books 2021 red books and blue books whitman publishing. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official. Difference between the red book the and black book coin talk. Whitman nat park blue folder vol 1 20102015 official whitman coin folder by whitman. Our products whitman publishing has been in the numismatic and philatelic publishing field for almost 90 years. Rare coin collector supplies, equipment, and hard to find items. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc. Kenneth bressett named first editor emeritus of the red book.
This is the 1928 childrens annual pitter patter book, the third such that was issued by the whitman publishing company in racine, wisconsin. The blue book is the whitman book that lists dealer prices. Coin guides whitman debuts 2nd edition mega red deluxe. The blackbook price guides are produced by house of collectibles, not whitman and are not associated with the red or blue books. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to year, so they just print the same propaganda to give false hope that buyers could get no problem coins for those prices. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. I see some people using red books, others using blue one. Surrounding just found shores, islands, tribes of red aborigines. Candace whitman has written and illustrated multiple childrens books. Our flagship titles have been the bibles of the hobby since 1942 the blue book and 1946 the red. With the stupidity of the red book now coming out almost a year ahead of time, the prices are becoming comical.
The second edition of whitman publishings guide book of united states coins, deluxe edition, popularly known as mega red, is over 1,500 pages and features a detailed 330page section on flying. A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united. A guide book of united states coins, professional edition. She holds degrees from yale and from new york university and has taught. Whitman coin supplies made by whitman publishing have been defining coin collecting and supporting coin collectors since the 1930s.
Rights to the electronic edition are held by the author. The page count of my 1958 red book, the 11th edition, was 254. If you are collecting coins and want a coin price guide, we have all of the coin red, blue, and black books for coins. This started an expanding line of books aimed at numismatists. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. Yeoman, whitman publishing began printing blue folders for coins, not candy. Four fullcolor plates including frontis, with black and white. The second edition of whitman publishings guide book of united states coins, deluxe edition, popularly known as mega red, debuted at the whitman baltimore coin and collectibles expo on march 31. Kenneth bressett named first editor emeritus of the red. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now.
Vintage 50s the three little pigs, little red riding hood 19561957 whitman books childrens picture books fairy tales frenchtoastkitty from shop frenchtoastkitty. In addition to numerous innovations in coin albums and coin folders, whitman is the publisher of the blue book and the red book, two of the most important pricing guides in numismatics. Jan 09, 2005 the blue book is the whitman book that lists dealer prices. At one time in history those books came out near the end of the year and there was nothing else to go by. It is published by whitman just like the red book is.
Red book 12 100 greatest 4 guide books 9 couponmom 1. Four fullcolor plates including frontis, with black and white intext illustrations. In 1942, the company published its first price guide, the official blue book of u. The newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018.
Owners gift inscription on front pastedown, otherwise contents clean and tight, very nice. May 04, 2018 the 76th edition of the blue book is available online and at bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Independent american first and last, poet walt whitman is simply magnanimous, marvelous and magnificent in his poetic out pouring of his inner spirit quite amazing to read through this majestic poem quite wonderful and inspiring. Colletti published 2009 by whitman publishing isbn 9780794825805. Oct 03, 2018 when i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find that theres no comparison. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states. Whitman blue coin folders, red books, and coins oh my. We have coin collecting reference books to help you keep from being a victim of forgery, and information on how to expertly grade your coins from the.
Want to guess when whitman will come out with a 2010 edition. In addition to numerous innovations in coin albums and coin folders, whitman is the publisher of the blue book and the red book, two of. The red book and blue book are good for providing collectors with ballpark values. Of the official red book of united states coins by frank j. Whitman publishing is the official supplier of the american numismatic association. A catalog and commentary, by ed folsom, was published by the obermann center for advanced studies, university of iowa, in 2005. Yeoman, who was in charge of promoting the companys line of coin boards and folders in the 1930s. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic news. As i sat alone by blue ontarios shores poem by walt. If you are searching for other titles not listed here or hard to find items, please. Yes it is true some of the values are way out in right or left field but comparing values from earlier editions to the current gives you a fairly good indication of price trends. Jan 17, 2017 the red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states dollar.
The red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. Whitman publishing is a book and game publisher that primarily produces coin and stamp collecting books and materials. Red, yellow, blue and you by candace whitman, cynthia. United states coin collectors rely on the accuracy and content of the red books and blue books for pricing guides on the overwhelming majority of coins created in the history of our great nation. She holds degrees from yale and from new york university and has taught art in elementary schools both in the united states and in europe. We have the most popular collection of coin books available at affordable prices. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. As a benefit of membership in the ana, members can borrow the red book and other whitman books for free from the associations dwight n. Whitman publishing debuted the handbook of united states coins in 1942. A facsimile of the 1947 edition was published in 2006, on the 60th anniversary of the publication of the first edition. There can be any number of supremesone does not countervail another any more than one eyesight countervails another, or one life countervails another. Whitman is also the author and illustrator of abbevilles my first colors series, comprised of ready for red, bring on the blue, and yellow and you.
Little red riding hood 19561957 whitman books childrens picture books fairy tales. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a. Manley numismatic library, and also receive 10% off all whitman purchases. Whitman publishing is the worlds leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. From the early 1900s to the late1980s, whitman was a popular childrens book publisher. Harris postage stamp collecting supplies, including.
Today we have the internet, tv, coin magazines, etc. Whitman publishing is the worlds leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to. The red book deluxe edition is 5x times bigger than the regularedition red book. These older books can be an inexpensive reference book to complete your numismatic library. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build great collections. She holds degrees from yale and new york university, has taught art in elementary schools in the u. If you are searching for other titles not listed here or hard to find items, please contact us directly for more information. Apr 27, 2016 the second edition of whitman publishings guide book of united states coins, deluxe edition, popularly known as mega red, debuted at the whitman baltimore coin and collectibles expo on march 31. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. Find great deals on ebay for whitman red book and whitman red book 2020. For decades it was a subsidiary of western publishing company.
Colletti published 2009 by whitman publishing isbn 97807948 25805. Whitman tell a tale book 1964 hey there its yogi bear vintage books mid century books childrens books antique books books hiltonheadthriftshop 5 out of. The 76th edition of the blue book is available online and at bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Yeoman served as editor of the red book and blue book until he retired in 1970. The blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u. Her book night is like an animal 1995 was named one of the new york timess 10 best childrens books of the year. Blue cloth with red titles, edges just a little rubbed, spine ends soft. We have coin collecting books, as well as currency collecting books.
Walt whitman 18191892 whitman had little formal education and began work at the age of eleven as an office boy. Red and blue books 9 items sort by position name price unit of measure date, mint mark. Big little books and better little books 19321949 1. Dj lightly worn, sun darkened, has edgewear with chipping especially at spine ends and a 34 inch tear.
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