First edition copy of Handbook of United States Coins with Premium List published in 1942 by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin.
Authored by R. S. Yeoman, Lee F. Hewitt, and Charles E. Green, this early edition represents one of the foundational reference guides for American coin collectors. The handbook contains mint records, dealer price listings, and educational information on identifying, grading, and preserving United States coinage.
The book includes illustrated examples of U.S. coins along with descriptions of mint marks, coin varieties, and historical notes. Early editions such as this are collectible among numismatists as they document historical coin values and collecting practices during the early 20th century.
Hardcover volume with blue cloth boards and gilt lettering to the cover. Title page dated 1942. Fully illustrated throughout.
Approx. 8.5 inches tall (see photographs).
Condition
Vintage hardcover book showing age-related wear including rubbing to corners and edges, light scuffing to cloth boards, and general handling wear. Binding intact and pages appear clean with typical age toning. Please review photographs for overall condition.
Provenance
Personal Collection
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