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If you have numismatic literature for sale, please contact: 

Wayne Homren 
whomren@coinlibrary.com 
 

Numismatic literature buyers generally fall into one of two categories: researcher or bibliophile.  Researchers are serious students of numismatics and seek material to satisfy their research needs; for them, condition is not as important as content, and reprints are welcome.  Bibliophiles collect literature as items in themselves; this group is more interested in original editions, fine bindings, and condition.   We gladly purchase both types of literature. 

We are interested in buying books, periodicals, catalogs and other material relating to coins, medals, tokens, or paper money.  Related areas include engraving, counterfeiting, bank history, and lotteries.  We also perform appraisals of numismatic libraries for individual and institutional clients. Contact: 
Wayne Homren
whomren@coinlibrary.com
 

What Don't You Buy?  As specialists we buy virtually anything but the commonest material related to our topic area.  Since there are tens of thousands of items of possible interest, it is far easier for us to list what we DON'T buy.   Some of the most commonly seen items are listed below: 
 
 

  • Yeoman, A Guide Book of United States Coins, 13th edition or later.
  • Yeoman, Modern World Coins
  • Yeoman, Current Coins of the World
 Books with prices in them are generally quickly outdated and not worth much to collectors.  One exception is Yeoman's A Guide Book of United States Coins, but only the first twelve editions are worth a premium.
  • The Numismatist (periodical) 1940 to date
  • Numismatic Scrapbook (periodical) 1940 to date
  • Auction catalogs, 1970 to date
Coin collecting became a popular hobby after W.W.II, and periodicals and most auction catalogs after that date are very common and not worth a premium today.
What Do You Buy?  We will purchase nearly any item not listed above.  When in doubt, contact us.  We attempt to respond to all inquiries.  Subject areas of special interest are listed below.  Click on a link for lists of specific titles. 
 
 
 Anything Else?  We purchase more than just books; other items such as original manuscripts, receipts, and correspondence relating to numismatic topics are always of interest.  Often these items are the first thrown away in an estate, but can sometimes be very desirable to researchers and collectors. 

How Much Do You Pay?  Our buying price is affected by many factors, including the state of the overall numismatic market and the specific needs of our active clients.  Other important factors include research value, rarity, and condition, condition, condition!  Bibliophiles are increasingly fussy about condition, and this can have a great effect on value.  Be sure to describe condition as accurately as possible when you list items for sale.  Our buying prices range from under a dollar apiece for bulk periodicals to several hundred dollars for rare and important books.  We purchase anything from single items to entire libraries. 

What About Shipping Costs?  Most booksellers state their asking price; these quotes should include the cost of shipping.  When we are asked to offer a price for an item, we quote values including shipping.  It is the responsibility of the item's owner to estimate reasonable shipping costs and adjust price accordingly.   Be aware that the value of  very common items may make it uneconomical to ship them. 

Contact:  To sell numismatic literature, contact: 
 

Wayne Homren
 whomren@coinlibrary.com
 
 
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