Confederate States Paper Money

This book is great way to know if you are paying to much or got a great deal, a must for any collector of this currency

Confederate States Paper Money 11th Edition is a nice reference guide for the beginner collector or seasoned collector of obsolete southern currency. The book is edited by George S.Cuhaj who has done a nice job with detailed descriptions and very nice color photos of different currency.There are over 350 photos of obsolete southern currency and six different grades of pricing throughout the guide.At the beginning of each state there is info regarding the state during the civil war which is very informative and interesting.The guide lets you know about counterfeits and facsimiles and other information that is very useful when collecting. There are a couple of errors in the guide,but nothing that cannot be overcome. All in all, this guide should be on every collectors shelf and to be used in determining the collector's next purchase of obsolete southern states currency. This guide has been very useful in helping me with price and condition when purchasing obsolete southern currency and the guide is always with me when I am looking to make my next purchase. I rate the guide a 4/5, I would give it a 5/5 except for a couple of small errors, but there is no other guide that comes close to this guide.

Confederate currency comes in two general categories--currency of the Confederacy (comparable to currency of the Federal government) and currency of individual Southern states. With a broad and deep background in paper money (as well as numismatics), Cuhaj covers both of these comprehensively and in detail. Collectors in this field from beginners to advanced can use the well-organized information in clearly-titled chapter headings to suit their particular levels and interests. Over half of the more than 350 photos of bills (front sides) are in their natural color with their details clear (for further study with a microscope if desired). As important to collectors, especially beginners, to know about are counterfeits and copies. Cuhaj goes into these under "bogus notes" and copies. At the other end of the price and desirability spectrum are notes with errors, also covered by Cuhaj. (As with stamps, currency with errors often has the highest prices.) First chapters review the Civil War with attention to aspects of Southern society, commerce, and military as an introduction to the images and symbols found on any of the paper notes. The two general categories--Confederacy and individual Southern states--have separate catalogs with prices for different grades from good to extra fine and then uncut and notes on visual elements of each bill and historical background. This is the latest edition of this recognized authoritative reference which has become a staple in the field for containing all one needs for a confident entry through specialized collecting.

Over 350 color photos and prices in up to six grades of condition offer complete coverage of Upham and other notes and fine history about the Confederacy and individual Southern states, in the process of producing a useful identification and value guide for money collectors. An outstanding survey highly recommended for any collector's library.