{"product_id":"whitman®-red-book-series-19-a-guide-book-of-half-cents-and-large-cents-history-values-collecting-the-official-red-book","title":"Whitman® Red Book Series #19: A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents - History, Values, Collecting (The Official Red Book)","description":" Definitive Reference – Volume 19 of the Bowers Series, covering half cents and large cents from 1793 to 1857.\n Values \u0026amp; Market Trends – Coin-by-coin retail pricing, rarity analysis, population data, and auction records.\n Collecting Strategies – Learn how to grade, evaluate quality, and make smart purchases of early copper coinage.\n️ Rich Illustrations – Hundreds of full-color photographs showcasing designs, varieties, and historic context.\n⭐ Essential for Collectors – A must-have Red Book Series volume for both new enthusiasts and advanced numismatists.\nA Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents explores two of America’s earliest and most historic coinage denominations. Half cents and large cents, struck from 1793 to 1857, are among the most beloved classics of U.S. numismatics.\nAward-winning author Q. David Bowers—the “Dean of American Numismatics”—guides readers through these copper workhorses of commerce, weaving together coin-by-coin technical analysis with historical narratives of the young nation. He explains how the Philadelphia Mint’s earliest days, the War of 1812, and other national events shaped the designs, minting processes, and production of these coins.\nCollectors will learn how to grade half cents and large cents, evaluate quality, determine rarity, and make informed purchases. Bowers provides detailed coverage of every variety and issue, including mintages, surviving populations, auction records, and market values. Hundreds of full-color images illustrate the artistry and charm of these early copper coins, while appendices explore the mint’s history, numismatics in the 19th century, and collecting in modern times.\nWith Bowers’s trademark insight and engaging storytelling, this book delivers both essential reference data and a sweeping historical context—making it an indispensable addition to every collector’s library.\nImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of early American copper with A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents, part of Whitman’s renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0794843166\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0794843166.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Q. David Bowers|Harry E. Salyards\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has corner edge dings and or scratches and signs of light wear.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55077945966897,"sku":"GBV.0794843166.G","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0794843166-0.jpg?v=1783114110","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/whitman%c2%ae-red-book-series-19-a-guide-book-of-half-cents-and-large-cents-history-values-collecting-the-official-red-book","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}