The Collector’s Guide to Postage & Fractional Currency: The Pocket Change of the Union by Robert J. Kravitz earned the 2004 Literary Award from the Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and quickly became a must-have reference for collectors. This updated and expanded edition delivers the latest market trends and pricing for U.S. postage and fractional currency, less-than-one-dollar notes authorized for daily, denomination transactions during the Civil War in response to the hoarding of coins by the general public—plus more than twenty pages of new, in-depth research and never-before-published historical details about this important numismatic chapter in America’s history.
Second edition features:
- More than 200 pages covering postage and fractional currency
- Hundreds of full-color photographs for easy identification
- A rarity guide for each individual note
- Valuations in up to eight different grades
- Expanded historical background and collecting tips
With over five decades of experience researching, collecting, and dealing in postage and fractional currency, Kravitz is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in the field—making this guide an indispensable addition to any numismatic library.
