Immerse yourself in early America’s obsolete banknotes in one comprehensive 8-book bundle —now over 50% off retail price!
The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a landmark series that offers the most comprehensive study ever published on America’s obsolete banknotes. Spanning the years 1782 to 1866, these richly illustrated volumes chronicle the history of more than 3,000 state-chartered banks across dozens of states and regions, each of which issued its own colorful and intricately designed currency before the establishment of a national monetary system, featuring full-color images, rarity ratings, collector insights, and historical context for each bank and note.
This collector’s bundle includes:
- Volume 1: An Introduction for Collectors and Historians
- Volume 2: New England, Part 1 (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire)
- Volume 3: New England, Part 2 (Massachusetts)
- Volume 4: New England, Part 2 (Massachusetts cont'd)
- Volume 5: New England, Part 3 (Rhode Island, Vermont)
- Volume 6: South Atlantic, Part 1 (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)
- Volume 7: South Atlantic, Part 2 (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas)
- Volume 8: South Atlantic, Part 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia)
Together, this authoritative 8-volume set provides an indispensable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of American finance, politics, and artistry.