The Guide Book of United States Coins is the most popular coin reference in the hobby. In fact, it is one of the best-selling nonfiction titles in American history-more than 21 million copies have been sold since it debuted in 1946. For years this cornerstone of the hobby, popularly known as the "Red Book," has been a collectible itself. Many coin collectors save a copy each year, while hunting down the elusive early editions and rare errors and varieties. Now, longtime hobbyist Frank J. Colletti has written the definitive guide to the Red Book. He offers a history of earlier coin price guides, explores the foundation laid by hobby legend R.S. Yeoman, and then studies each Red Book issued since 1946. Regular editions, special editions, limited editions, authorized overprints, and amazing errors are all examined in detail, with market values given for various grades. Colletti tells what to look for as you buy, and how to build and care for your collection. He also discusses Red Book-related medals and other collectibles. Along the way, you'll enjoy a wealth of old advertisements, vintage photographs, and historical hobby memorabilia. In pictures and words, you'll learn the behind-the-scenes stories, the legends, and the lore of more than 60 years of American numismatics. If you like rare coins or collectible books-if you love learning about the hobby's famous dealers, collectors, and researchers-if you want to add to your own collection of Red Books, or find out how much each book is worth-you'll be delighted with the Guide Book of THE OFFICIAL RED BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS.