The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 53, December 18, 2005, Article 4

BURDETTE'S RENAISSANCE OF AMERICAN COINAGE, 1916-1921

Dave Lange writes: "I've seen so little mention in
print of Roger Burdette's new book that I just want
to remind subscribers to the E-Sylum that this is
one of the outstanding numismatic works of 2005. The
book's title is Renaissance of American Coinage 1916-1921.
It is the first emission of a planned three-volume series
and is actually the third volume. The other volumes will
cover the years 1905-08 and 1909-15, respectively.

Roger's book is being offered by American Numismatic
Rarities in the company's house organ, The Numismatic Sun,
but otherwise it is receiving little attention. Roger
invested enough in the first volume that he likely can't
afford large advertisements, and I want him to sell enough
copies to ensure that volumes one and two will see print.
I believe that the former is nearing completion and is
expected next year.

The current volume lists at $64.95, plus $4.50 for
shipping. It may be ordered from Seneca Mill Press,
POB 1423, Great Falls, VA 22066. In addition to ANR's
offering, the book is also being carried by Amos Advantage
and Edelman's.

I have no interest in this venture other than my selfish
desire to own volumes one and two. I know enough about
the numismatic publishing business to realize that
marketing is everything with respect to sales, and I
don't want this worthy project to fly under our radar."

[Well said - if you've been procrastinating, it's time
to stop.  Order your copy now and support Roger's great
research efforts.  For years I've always ordered copies
of new books as soon as I see the first advertisement or
book review.  Often, they seem to disappear after that,
because ongoing marketing efforts are expensive.  Many
of the books I've purchased this way later go out of
print and sometimes rise greatly in value, such as the
Haxby series on U.S. Obsolete paper money or Dave Bowers'
Silver Dollar Encyclopedia.  I don't know the print run
of Roger's books, but I'm willing to bet that the three-
volume set could someday be difficult and expensive to
obtain in the secondary market.  -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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