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Grading Coins by Photographs: An Action Guide for the Collector and Investor. 2nd Edition, By Q. David Bowers. Whitman. Softcover - Spiral bound, 363 pages.
A unique combination of step-by-step grading instructions for every federal coinage series from half cents to double eagles, plus information on the history and importance of grading; expert grading techniques; understanding the surfaces of coins; and smart grading and buying. In the 2nd edition of Grading Coins by Photographs, Q. David Bowers, provides insightful information combined with enlarged high-resolution color photographs for each grade, plus Proofs. This newly second edition also includes new photographs and fresh approaching on today's grading standards.