Lot 1
R. S. Yeoman. A Guide Book of United States Coins. The first year and first printing of this most famous and highly collectible important numismatic reference work. After years of dominance in the market, Wayte Raymond's Standard Catalogue of United States Coins finally faced it's first challenge in mid 1946 when this book was published and distributed. Within a short time, Yeoman's little Guide Book soon dominated the market, and as coins enjoyed thousands of new collectors in the post war era, the little "red book" sold very well. In fact, the first year of 1947 sales were so strong that a second printing was ordered later in the year. While many collectors have several editions of this popular reference, very few have ever seen, much less owned, this first edition. Truly, this little books popularity shocked even Yeoman himself, as he described personally to this cataloger in 1986 at the Atlanta ANA. Demand continued to grow year by year, and the little Red Book, as it is now known, is a staple of virtually all United States coin collectors each year. This copy grades AU-50 in coin terminology, with excellent covers and strong gold embossing even on the spine, which is normally faded away on these early editions. An opportunity for the collector to purchase the "First" Guide Book edition.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
From the Paul Authur Norris Collection.