This fifth edition of The Early Paper Money of America pairs historical context with coveted collector pricing in a visually appealing and factually intriguing package you'll turn to for many years to come. Starting with paper money issues from Massachusetts Bay in 1696 and expanding in the north, and south into Georgia, this book is organized in an easy-to-understand format.

In addition to the thorough introduction, with background about development to paper money uses, Revolutionary War State issues, Continental Currency Issues, symbols and abbreviations, you'll discover sections including:

• Color plates
• Continental Currency and Federal Issues
• Issues from 17 individual states, with current valuations and spectacular photographs
• Valuable appendices covering Sheet Structure, Counterfeits, Exchange Values, among others
• Essential indices covering printers, engravers, designers, watermarks, mottoes and emblematic legends