NEW BOOK: QUEBEC'S NUMISMATIC CATALOGUE

Quebec's Numismatic Catalogue is the name of a new catalogue that will be launched at NUPHILEX in Montreal on March 30. This volume is the first update of the Bowman's Tokens of Quebec catalogue published in 1972. This update, which represents many years of research, was completed by Jean-Pierre Pare and Yvon Marquis, with the contribution of Pierre Brouillette and Robert Benoit for items related to dairy and bakery in Quebec

The catalogue try to list all numismatic and para numismatic items issued in the province of Quebec. Items have been grouped in twelve different categories : Arcades and Casino; Dairy ; Bakery ; Transport ; Numismatist and Numismatic clubs ; Scolar ; Municipal Trade tokens ; Other tokens and medals not included in a specific category ; Tokens and Notes issued by J A Moisan Grocery ; Municipal Trade Notes ; Miscellaneous Notes. The Introduction and first pages of information are bilingual.

With a format of 8,5 x 11 inches, the catalogue has more than 300 pages and about 250 illustrations. A market value has been attributed to each item in "new" or "used" condition.

Fred Bowman has been one of the most important numismatist in Quebec. Both, Jean-Pierre Pare and Yvon Marquis, are well known for their involvement in many numismatic clubs and for their numerous writings. .

The Catalogue is priced $44,95 and is available in either perfect or spiral binding. It may be ordered from Les Editions Numispro, C.P. 2001, Le Bic, Qc. G0L 1B0 or by internet at numispro@globetrotter.net

(Postage is not included. As the cost may vary according to the destination, it is suggested you contact Les Editions Numispro before ordering).

Wayne Homren, Editor

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