Civil war in 1861, the confederate states of america began issuing its own paper money. You can buy it directly from the author at that link. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo. Read confederate money values by pierre fricke available from rakuten kobo. A guide book of united states paper money official red book kindle edition by friedberg, arthur l. Confederate currency introduction and history pierre fricke. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake.
The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. I was trying to find a free mp3 version of a confederacy of dunces for my mother who is has a hard time with print. Confederate currency and bonds pierre fricke with the outbreak of the u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a guide book of united states paper money official red book. United states coins standard catalog of united states paper standard catalog of united states paper money, 14th ed. It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of southern victory and independence. Banknotes were originally issued by commercial banks, which were legally.
May 07, 20 you can buy it directly from the author at that link. This historic document was printed by douglas, engr. This book has won the most important awards in numismatics. Free download of a confederacy of dunces open culture. New book on history of collecting confederate paper money. Oversized fifty dollar bills values and pricing for old.
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We have made a very easy to use guide on how to identify and value your oversized money. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be. All trademarks, brands and images are property and of their owners. A guide book of united states paper money official red. Fullcolor images of all major confederate states currency from the civil war through reconstruction. Standard catalog of world paper money modern issues. Whether youre collecting for fun and relaxation or to create an heirloom for others to enjoy, littleton coin company has helped collectors like you since 1945. Six months after the ratification the confederate states second series of a treaty of peace untteo states figure 421. A pdf of the printed version is also available on the main kolbe.
When the confederacy seceded from the union in 1861, it immediately began issuing paper currency. Silver certificates were first issued in 1878 as a result of the free silver. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. Economy of the confederate states of america wikipedia. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. Its never too late to build a collection youll cherish for.
Feb 01, 2003 buy confederate states paper money 10th revised edition by slabaugh, arlie r. A banknote is a type of negotiable promissory note, made by a bank, payable to the bearer on demand. The rise and fall of the confederate government, volume 1 by jefferson davis free ebook project gutenberg. That said, you may not alter or modify the book in any way or use its content in any form other than as this book in its entirety. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be in your library. A guide book of united states paper money by whitman is the main reference book for finding general and specific information about all minted us paper money. Confederate states paper money and millions of other books are available for amazon. It catalogs all of the coins, paper money, military decorations, war bonds and similar items. Its never too late to build a collection youll cherish. It includes more than 350 color photos and pricing in up to six grades of conditions for uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be in.
This is the most authoritative pricing and identification guide to currency from the confederate states and southern states with issues made during the civil war and the reconstruction period. From wikipedia, description text under creative commons license free ebook to download in pdf format 1 mb 21 pages. Oversized fifty dollar bills can be especially rare. Filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. World banknotes and paper money catalogs, books, references. The first confederate notes were issued in march 1861, and bore interest. The confederate states of america 18611865 started with an agrarianbased economy that. Confederate currency shire library usa pierre fricke on. A pdf version of this essay is also available for download. Confederate and states currency books t o order a currency book, just click the thumbnail picture in the scan column, and scroll to the bottom of the page to add it to your shopping cart.
Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil. The rise and fall of the confederate government, volume 1. This guide covers major paper money currencies issued since the civil war. George cuhaj, confederate states paper money, 11th edition, 2008 pierre fricke, collecting confederate paper money, field edition, 2014 pierre fricke, confederate currency, 2012. Conscription and states rights extremists the confederate army early found that volunteers alone were insufficient, and the first conscription law was passed in apr. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014, the. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. List of books and articles about confederate army u. Seven issues march 9, 1861 may 16, 1861 august 19, 1861 april 17, 1862.
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This is a full color, 574 page guide that is easy to use and carry around. She wanted to listen to the pbs list of great american reads so trying to put together for her. The 10th edition of confederate states paper money covers both confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war 1861 1865 and the reconstruction period. Award winning author pierre fricke released the new portable confederate states paper money guide that people have asked for. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century.
Confederate treasury secretary christopher memminger had hired the national bank note company of new york to engrave and print these first montgomery notes. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. Collection of confederate paper currency liveauctioneers. He is the editor of collecting confederate paper money, winner of a numismatic bookoftheyear award. I have ascertained that davis, and the money, with an escort of four brigades of etc. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us paper money and us currency.
During this video you will hear the value, history, and other amazing information about these american history americana. Jan 26, 20 filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. It was also very expensive for someone to save a fifty dollar bill. Commercial banks in the united states had legally issued banknotes before there. The confederate states in all treaty of and iaeasuaui figure 431. Large quantities of fifty dollar notes were not printed by the united states. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 11. Paper money has circulated in america at least as far back as colonial times.
Date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. His 1880 register of issues of confederate states treasury notes has long. After the civil war broke out in 1861, the newly established confederate government began to issue its own money as legal tender to the citizens of the south. If you are looking for info on money issued by southern states i can send you in the right direction for that too. Full version confederate currency for kindle video. The 1st note from the government of the confederate states of america was issued in april of 1861. The preamble to the constitution of the united states the. Currency paper money supplies currency reference books.
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