Coin collectors and enthusiasts have long been familiar with the story of two boys who unearthed a fortune in gold coins while playing in a Baltimore basement in 1934.

But the rest of the story trailed off to a few odd details. One of the boys died young, the other ran into trouble with the law. No one seemed to know more.

A lifelong coin collector,  Author Leonard Augsburger was determined to uncover the rest of the story. What happened to the kids? The gold? Who buried it in the first place?

Meticulously researched, Treasure in the Cellar delves into the lives of the boys and their families, recreates the hours at the police station after the boys reported what they found, and describes months of courtroom drama as descendents of several former property owners came forward, each claiming the fortune for themselves.

Paperback copies can be ordered from Amazon.com while hardbound (priced at $30) and deluxe leather-bound editions can be ordered directly from Len at Amazon at leonard_augsburger@hotmail.com. (more…)

By Wesley Millett and Gerald White

The Rebel and the Rose has been nominated for the Jefferson Davis Award by the Museum of the Confederacy for outstanding narrative works. According to Museum director John Coski, the purpose of the award is to “stimulate continued interest in scholarly research and serious writing about one of the most important periods in American History.”

“This may be the most colorful and adventurous story of the great Civil War era, and it is brought to life for the first time by two new authors and dedicated researchers, Wesley Millett and Gerald White. Everything is here: war, gold, illicit love, mysterious romance, and all with meticulous documentation. Rarely does a book come along that adds to the vast body of knowledge on the war. I am pleased to say that The Rebel and the Rose joins the works of authors committed to correcting long-accepted statements that are incomplete, misleading, or simply untrue. More than that, Millett and White bring to light for the first time details about events that have eluded writers since the war ended.”

– Doug Wead, author of the New York Times bestseller All the Presidents’ Children

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Part of the “Strategy Guide” series, this book is the perfect tool for the collector or investor of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Jeff Ambio presents his seasoned knowledge and insightful tips for the most beneficial collecting and investing tactics. Ambio’s work on Walking Liberty Half Dollars is one of a kind — the only book available on the subject — and offers a complete and up-to-date guide to smart collecting and investing Walking Liberty Halves.

This book consists of detailed analyses of each Business Strike from 1916-1947 and Proof Issues from 1936-1942. Strike, luster, rarity analysis, pricing data, prices realized and significant examples are examined and each coin is imaged in a high-resolution format for sharp detailed photos.

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* ISBN-10: 1-933990-17-1
* ISBN-13: 978-1-933990-17-0
* Edition: 1
* Publication Year: June 2008
* Binding / Size: Paperback 7×10
* Photos / Illustrations: 150 B&W images
* Pages: 200

Whitman Publishing announces the pending release of 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, available in early 2008. In this beautifully illustrated book, Harlan J. Berk—one of America’s best-known ancient-coin dealers—takes the reader on a personal guided tour of the numismatic antiquities of Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and other parts of the ancient world.

Emperors and assassins, owls and turtles, gods and goddesses, brave heroes and villainous rogues–all of these and more await you among the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, a personal guided tour of the numismatic antiquities of Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and other parts of the ancient world.

Each of the 100 Greatest Ancient Coins was voted into place by leading collectors, dealers, researchers, curators, and historians. Inside you’ll find prized and seldom-seen rarities—the unique and high-valued coins that collectors dream about. Berk also explores more readily available and widely popular coins: those so beautiful or with such fascinating stories that everybody wants one. The biblical Tribute Penny so famously “rendered unto Caesar” by Jesus, the silver owls of Athens and turtles of Aegina, the “Eid Mar” denarius struck by Brutus to celebrate his assassination of Julius Caesar, and dozens more are pictured in striking full color.

“100 Greatest Ancient Coins is not just a price guide or a fancy picture book,” says Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “It’s a time machine that takes the reader to a hundred different points in world history. And it’s a fascinating introduction to the hobby of collecting these important coins.”

The book is coffee-table-size, 144 pages, full color, with outstanding photographs and engaging stories for every coin. Retail price is $29.95.

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From America’s leading experts, your ultimate Guide to Coin Collecting

From the change in your pocket to the history of famous silver dollars, from understanding mintmarks and pedigree to assessing condition and grade, this is the only book you’ll need to become a first-class coin collector. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your current collection, you will receive priceless practical knowledge and expert advice on:

* Finding and identifying coins
* Caring for and exhibiting your collection
* Understanding collecting terms
* Verifying authenticity
* Using internet resources

David L. Ganz, the “father of the state quarter program,” is a nationally recognized numismatics expert. He is a life fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has been involved with the American Numismatic Association, the Annual Assay Commission, and the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee. Ganz is also the author of many books on collecting and numismatics.

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By James L. Halperin, Mark Van Winkle, Jon Amato and Gregory J. Rohan

The ten and twenty dollar gold pieces designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens are generally considered among the most beautiful and artistically accomplished coinage of all time. The development of these designs was understandably a difficult process, one that took years longer than it would have from another, less-accomplished sculptor.

The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an issue-by-issue examination of these two artistically inspired series of gold coins. Each date and mintmark is reviewed with up-to-date information, much of which has never been previously published. The book is based on the extraordinary collection of Phillip H. Morse. When Morse’s collection was sold in November 2005 it brought $19.2 million with many records broken for both rare and common coins.

Full color throughout, 253 pages.

“The Morse collection book is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful collection of the nation’s finest coins. Saint-Gaudens died before his masterpiece could be distributed to the public, but this book is solid proof that his creations are rightfully cherished and will be for generations to come.”
–Wayne Homren, E-Sylum Books

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