A Guide Book of United States Coins 2008 by R.S. Yeoman (2007, Paperback)

As a dealer and seller of coins, I am constantly barraged with offers for books on the subject. Sadly, I've purchased some of those books, only to find that they lack a little or a lot of information.

That's not the case with "A Guide Book of United States Coins," (2008) by R.S. Yeoman. This is an outstanding resource, used year-over-year by old pro's and novice collectors alike! What many people don't know is that Mr. Yeoman passed away many years, but his legacy is so enduring that the publisher continues to carry the byline of this masterful archivist and editor.

So, just how good is it? Well, try to find a copy of the ORIGINAL "Redbook" from 1947. Be prepared to pay $1,000 or better! Anyway, on to the review of the current edition ...

The 2008 edition is chock full of information about virtually every series of US coin, including type coins, commemoratives, and territorial issuances. The only downside is that the price guides give ranges vs. sample prices for every grade of MS and PR coins. Still, there are plenty of other resources that give more detailed and current information, so no worries about the generalizations!

The spiral-binding is nice, especially because it allows you to save your place when while eBaying!

Detailed photographs and historical information about many different series also are a plus. The balance of information is just right ... not too much or too little.

If you want a single resource that contains a wealth of information, all at an affordable price, you simply cannot go wrong with the Redbook. Did you find this guide helpful? Please let me know.

Thank you ... and Happy eBaying!