Since our last article author Ed Fuhrman has published two more volumes in his series on U.S. half cents.
-Editor
Vol 2: The Half Cent Handbook - Classic Head and Braided Hair Varieties
Vol 3: The Half Cent Handbook - Liberty Cap Varieties 1793-1797
Released in September 2021 and April 2022, the books are part of a four volume set covering U.S. Half Cents. Both are limited edition hard covers in full color, with smyth sewn bindings.
The third book in the series is hard cover, full
color, and focuses on the Liberty Cap Half Cents from 1793-1797. This
volume is the largest of the set with over 250 pages and comes fully
loaded with updates and valuable information on die varieties, die
states, grading, attribution, rarity, prices, cherry picking tips, new
discoveries, and a whole lot more. Everything is laid out in a clear and
concise manner with full color photos. A user-friendly attribution
guide for each die variety will allow collectors of all levels to
quickly & easily identify any Liberty Cap variety. The book also
contains several personal anecdotes as well as tips on cherry picking
the rarest die varieties.
The Classic/Braided book is 157 pages, $100
The Liberty Caps book is 253 pages, $125.
Volume 1 on Draped Bust varieties is still available at $105.
Shipping to U.S. addresses is included.
The fourth and final volume cover Half Cent mint errors and will be available this fall.
Books are available directly from the author:
Guitarman68@optonline.net
To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
NEW BOOK: THE HALF CENT HANDBOOK
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n08a06.html)
REVIEW: THE HALF CENT HANDBOOK
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n09a07.html)
BOOK REVIEW: THE HALF CENT HANDBOOK
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n15a06.html)
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS AUTHOR ED FUHRMAN
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n20a14.html)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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