In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he attended stetson school of law in florida. As you might expect, the ones with the most wear were often the most used. Criswell, 44, is the most active dealer in the world in the paper currency issued by southern states during the civil war. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is a presentation copy of grover criswells hardbound book, confederate and southern states currency a descriptive listing, including rarity and values, 4th edition, signed and dedicated to me, december 16.
This is the standard catalogue and price guide for confederate bonds. You will be able to identify and determine the value of all confederate notes. New listing nice vintage civil war state of north carolina 1863 10 cents hornets. We help collectors build and sell great collections of antebellum and civil warera coins and currency from the 1780s to the 1860s. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues.
A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. It has the likeness of confederate president jefferson davis in the center. To d s, to a long time friend and lover of the historical arts, etc. By 1864 the confederate currency had lost most of its value. This is one of the most popular us paper money references available. Confederate and southern states currency, grover c. Whitman s guide book of confederate currency will update criswell s work with new information based on years of research and study. Dec 15, 2009 confederate and southern state currency by grover c. The comprehensive catalog of confederate paper money is col. Transline offers wholesale prices for all its numismatic publications.
Confederate and southern states currency battleground antiques. It lists a plethora of notes from banks as well as merchant s scrip. As the war progressed, however, confidence in the ultimate success. It has the stamped serial numbers and the printed signatures just as is should have. Buy colonel grover criswell s guide to confederate money. Most states and many cities and counties throughout the soutrh issuued currency for local use. Dustin also served as an exhibit judge and numismatic theater. Best book on the confederate s currency during the civil war. Other types have thousands of minute variations, e. The final companion piece to criswells confederate paper money book is tremmels book on confederate counterfeits. The prices may be out of date, but the knowlege is timeless. This book is the standard reference used by collectors and dealers alike.
Snippet results will appear in the newman portal search results. Counterfeiting confederate currency bills, as souvenirs, during the civil war samuel curtis upham february 2, 1819 june 29, 1885 was an american journalist, lyricist, merchant, bookkeeper, clerk, navy officer, prospector, and counterfeiter, during the later part of the 19th century, sometimes, known as honest sam upham. Interestbearing notes were one form of currency issued by the confederate government. In the former publication grover developed a numbering system for identifying the many varieties of notes. A great resource that includes full color scans of all the various counterfeits. Im sure the criswell book is a more thorough one as mr slabaugh credits it. Transline carries the most popular coin collecting books printed for us paper money and us currency. Criswells currency series confederate and southern state. The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. Confederate and southern state currency by grover c.
Us paper money reference books my currency collection. Alexander hamilton stephens february 11, 1812 march 4, 1883 was a confederate politician who served as the vice president of the confederate states from 1861 to. This book is a must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in general. Nov 25, 2017 the first confederate banknotes printed at richmond appeared in may, 1861 after the shooting started. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014 new. All grades of csa currency are now rapidly disappearing into collections. Confederate and southern states currency criswells currency. These include obsolete bank notes, confederate money, southern state money, us large type, civil war coins, fugio coppers, and half and large cents. Confederate and southern state currency paperback october 15, 2011 by grover c.
This is the one listed as figure t57 in criswell s book on confederate currency. The plate is of a 1865 civil war confederate south carolina six percent coupon bond. You collect multiple currency types, use the friedberg numbering system, or enjoy looking at old currency. Simmons, jr, comprehensive catalog and history of confederate bonds 2nd edition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Following the formula of whitman s southern states currency 2007, the book will combine paper currency expert hugh shull s firsthand knowledge of today s market with historical text by researcher wendell wolka. The final companion piece to criswell s confederate paper money book is tremmels book on confederate counterfeits. Criswells currency series confederate and southern states bonds 1961. Many of these were printed on the backs of other financial paper due to the severe shortage of paper in the south. Confederate and southern states currency criswells. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be in.
The different types are listed in grover criswell s catalog of confederate notes. Colonel grover criswell s guide to confederate currency new edition complete and updated values criswell, grover c. Alphabetic by state and town name eliminates tedious internet searches. Discussion in for sale started by doug444, sep 15, 20. Colonel grover criswells guide to confederate currency new edition complete and updated values criswell, grover c. Confederate military history book series 12 volumes american civil. Handini the book south carolina obsolete notes by austin m. Criswell overview includes the 19581959 price list and supplement to volume 1 of criswells currency series. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety.
He was named a numismatic ambassador by krause publications in 1992. Dec 27, 2014 in addition to his books on confederate and southern states currency and confederate bonds, mr. There are a number of us paper money reference books and price guides available. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. There were seven kinds of notes for sale, and testimonials from the new york tribune and others praising the replicas for their high quality and low prices. This is the version listed as figure t72 in criswells confederate currency book. There is an excellent book about confederate currency written by grover criswell in 1964 titled confederate and southern states currency. Confederate money has become so much sought after that it is now becoming quite difficult to obtain in decent condition. The confederate states of america dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. I have a paperback copy of a banking history of louisiana by stephen caldwell, a professor at louisiana state university that was originally published in 1935 by lsu press and. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be. Mar 24, 2011 the book north american currency by grover c. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. The confederate dollar, often called a greyback, was first issued into circulation in april 1861, when the confederacy was only two months old, and on the eve of the outbreak of the civil war at first, confederate currency was accepted throughout the south as a medium of exchange with high purchasing power.
A very rare book, the late criswell s work was, and to many still is, definitive. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Confederate and southern states currency by grover. Criswell author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dustin johnston joined the heritage team in 1998 and has been active in nearly every aspect of the business. This is the last criswell book to feature southern state notes. He was born and raised in tucson, where he also attended the university of arizona.
It has the bust view of confederate president jefferson davis in the center. Confederate and southern state bonds a descriptive listing including rarity criswell, grover c. He has been coauthor, advisor or contributor to many books on obsolete and confederate currency, including grover criswell s confederate paper money published in 1996. Judah philip benjamin, qc august 11, 1811 may 6, 1884 was a lawyer and politician who was a united states senator from louisiana, a cabinet officer of the confederate states and, after his escape to the united kingdom at the end of the american civil war, an english barrister. Among the shops selling pianos and patent medicines, sheet music and sewing machines, this one stood out. Grover criswells book is still the best on the subject and should be owned by anyone interested in confederate andor southern states currency. Confederate wartime scrip worth a pretty penny today the. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. During the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. Criswell also reprinted at least one book on southern banking history. It was issued in april 6th 1863 and is so dated just below the bust view of president davis.
We aim for and deliver high satisfaction on all sides of a deal. Date published 1964 keywords confederat curreny, confederate money. The standard catalogue and price guide for the 21st century pierre fricke. If you are a united states history buff, then you may want to start a collection of u. Confederate and southern states currency criswells currency series vol.
The condition of these books will range from good to very good. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he. The t numbers and the subtype numbers refer to the criswell catalog numbers of. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Grover authored several books including confederate and southern states currency and north american currency. Criswell even discusses counterfeit and bogus notes as well. Criswells currency series, volume 1, confederate and. Confederate and southern states currency criswell s currency series vol. A guide book of united states paper money by whitman is the main reference book for finding general and specific information about all minted us paper money. This is a presentation copy of grover criswells hardbound book, confederate and southern states currency a descriptive listing, including rarity and values, 4th edition, signed and dedicated to me, december 16, 1992. There, in the early 1900s, the phrase was repeated when confederate dollars were traded for marbles or baseball cards. An amazing account of confederate paper money including possible varieties.
The standard reference work in the southern states currency field is a guide book of southern states currency. Profusely illustrated with notes that have been on display at the museum of the confederacy. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Criswell, criswells currency series vol ii confederate and southern state bonds. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Benjamin was the first jew to hold a cabinet position in north america, and the first to be elected to the united. Our inventory of reprints of rare confederate books and southern history books is one. Criswell s 1961 book summary criswell s currency series vol. Confederate and southern state currency paperback october 15, 2011. Criswell overview includes the 19581959 price list and supplement to volume 1 of criswell s currency series. Confederate and southern states currency by grover criswell. The scans are in black and white, but the information between the covers are invaluable to all collectors.
Confederate and southern states currency by criswell, grover c. Rare grover criswell civil war 1865 confederate south. The criswell numbering system was based on the work of william bradbeer and is still widely used today. Confederate treasury notes the paper money of the confederate states of america, 18611865, philip hartley chase, 1947, paper money, 148 pages. Born in 1929 in chicago, criswell was an expert on confederate paper money, and wrote several books on the subject. It contains all you need to know about the confederate currency system. A descriptive listing, including rarity and values criswells currency series by jr. He was a dealer in this material, as well, for many years. Covers notes issued by banks, states, municipalities and merchants for the entire united states. Over 10,000 notes illustrated in color with current market values. Sep 15, 20 this is a presentation copy of grover criswell s hardbound book, confederate and southern states currency a descriptive listing, including rarity and values, 4th edition, signed and dedicated to me, december 16, 1992. Up for auction is a rare one of a kind printing plate used for grover criswell s 1961 book criswell s currency series vol. Criswells currency series confederate and southern state currency vol i crover, jr.