As the guns fell silent at the close of the U.S. Civil War in the spring of 1865, the Confederates in the South were saddled with great destruction, an occupying Union army, prohibitive new taxes, and a worthless currency, shunned with bad memories or kept as mementoes of a Lost Cause. Union troops also brought back mementoes including the curious, now seemingly worthless Confederate paper money. In the young field of American numismatics, Confederate paper money collecting took hold immediately, primarily in the wealthier northeast. The subsequent 146 years would see an explosion of interest, a wide variety of collections, and many books based on incredible research, ultimately creating the hobby we know today. The History of Collecting Confederate Paper Money explores this rich heritage, providing insight into the people, research, collections and auction results of Confederate paper money across time in two volumes in a well illustrated tour. Additionally, the book comes with a DVD rich with information on the rare variety condition census, historical auctions and books, and tools for the 21st century collector including checklists for a wide range of collecting styles.
What You Will Learn and Find Easy-to-use picture guide to types of Confederate paper money Introduction to Confederate finance Who were the major collectors, dealers, auction houses of 1865 1945 What did major and typical collections look like What were the major books, price lists and periodicals of the period Price history of types and varieties of Confederate money Research materials including old auction catalogs and lists Checklists to guide the collector Numerous articles Presentation of the History of Collecting Confederate Money 1865-date Condition census of rare Confederate notes; Montgomery, T-27, T-35 census
