Civil War Collectors Price Guide

In answer to the steadily rising trend of collecting Civil War memorabilia, House of Collectibles presents the definitive source book for collectors. This comprehensive guide provides accurate pricing information on all period items of the war, including the extremely popular memorabilia of President Lincoln. Photos.

THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK TO ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW AREAS OF COLLECTING -- HEIRLOOMS FROM THE CIVIL WAR! -- COMPREHENSIVE. The Official Price Guide to Civil War Collectibles features updated price listings and current market values for thousands of Civil War items, including the maps and battlefield orders of President Lincoln, Confederate paper money and tokens, antebellum black memorabilia, civilian and military diaries, the uniforms and weapons of Confederate and Union officers and soldiers, advertising signs and trading cards, flags, sheet music, daguerreotypes, tintypes, photographs, personal papers, and much more! Plus sections on period glassware, textiles, paintings, and political memorabilia. -- SPECIAL FEATURES. Expanded section on Lincoln memorabilia and brand-new sections on Civil War reenactments (including where to purchase reproductions of uniforms and firearms), historical sites, and battlefields (including POW prisons) -- plus a comprehensive list of periodicals and organizations that specialize in the Civil War. -- CLEARLY ORGANIZED. This invaluable guide is arranged alphabetically by category and item for easy, effortless access. -- WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. Richard Friz has been a collector of Civil War memorabilia for more than fifteen years. He writes articles for several national publications covering auctions and antiques and collectibles shows. He is the author of several popular House of Collectibles price guides, including World's Fair Collectibles and Political Memorabilia. -- FULLY ILLUSTRATED for fast, efficient identification.

Civil War aritfacts are some of the hottest collectibles on the market. Whether they were preserved by their original owners and passed down though their descendants, or were recovered much later from the battlefield, interest in their historical importance has driven prices to new heights. Warman?s Civil War Collectibles brings collectors a broader array of these items than any other book on the market. Inside, you?ll find 1,500 stunning color photo, with descriptions and prices to help you accurately identify and value your Civil War collectibles. &break; &break; 1,500 color photos for instant identification &break; Current values &break; U.S., Confederate, and import items &break; Weapons, uniforms, insignia, accoutrements, flags, photographs, medical items, ephemera, and more &break; Includes valuable reproduction alerts and collecting advice

Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of America history. These small, cent-sized tokens served as emergency "money" during the small-change shortage of 1862-1865. Today they are highly collectible, and A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens elevates the collecting and study of these once-shunned imitation cents to a new level of scholarship and accessibility. Novice and experienced collectors alike, as well as history buffs and everyone interested in the Civil War, will find this volume a fascinating and indispensable reference. Inside, you'll find a wealth of information not in print in any other single source, along with: How to collect Civil War tokens and store cards, Detailed historical background, Valuations, Rarity ratings, More than 2,000 full-color photos, Legendary rarities; discussions of every known issuer; illustrations and descriptions of nearly every known die; and more Book jacket.

- 1,000 current price listings - 300 full color photos - Portable and affordable!