| Shaw, W & Ali, M. | Malacca Coins Brief history & catalog of 34 Sultanate & Colonial (mostly Portuguese) coins. Muzium Negara. 20p, sc, 6x8.5", 1970 | 2.50 |
| Salgado & Pascoal | Portugiesische Kolonialwertmarket Catalog of Portuguese Colonial tokens, background & historical photos of issuing firms. German text. 167p, sc, 8x11.5", 1992 | 29.50 |
| HINDU SOUTHEAST ASIA |
| Coinage of the Pyu and Mon Kingdoms of Burma, Thailand, Laos & Vietnam regions c. AD 350-1000 |
| Mihailovs, V., Krisadaolarn, R & Lubo-Lesnichenko, E. | Siamese Coins: From Funan To The Fifth Reign A rich sourcebook for the study of Thai numismatics in general, and a functional catalog for three series currently lacking comprehensive coverage: The Mon / Pyu symbolic coinage, the "ingot" coinages of Northern Thailand (tok, lat, flower, c'ieng, etc.) and pod-duang, or bullet coinage. For the first time excellent color photos and descriptive data are given for nearly all known types and varieties, even while questions of attribution remain. There are fascinating discoveries in the flat coinage of 1835-1910 as well as good, non-comprehensive coverage of south Thai jokoh and other tin tokens, Prakab, early gambling tokens, and Patani-Kelantan gold. The inclusion of old and new forgeries and fantasies, and summaries of Thai collector opinion and market wisdom are two features very useful to the Western collector. The catalog plates are well worth the price of the book, though its main contents are brief political and monetary histories of Siam and 130pp of early travellers' accounts, Royal monetary proclamations, and other documents, all translated to English. Bibliographic notes throughout point to deeper discussions of topics. 253p+148cpl, hc, 8x11"?, 2008 DUE Fall 2008 Please advise your intrest now for a pre-publication discount. | |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M. | The History and Coinage of South East Asia until the 15th Century "Symbolic" coinage of the Hindu Pyu & Mons of Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, 800 pieces catalogued & illustrated, Indian precursors & related Indonesian series. Does not cover Vietnam cash. 256p, hc,12.5x8.5, 1998 | 110.00 |
| Wicks, Robert | Ancient Coinage from Thailand and Burma Illustrated catalog of major Hindu S.E. Asian "symbolic" types, some attributed differently from Mitchiner, appearing as p.253-283 in MacDowall, et. al., Indian Numismatics, History, Art & Culture: Essays in honour of Dr. P. L. Gupta. | |
| Wicks, Robert | Money, Markets, and Trade in Early Southeast Asia A study of the monetization (barter to coin use) process and backgrounds of the various coinages from S. China to Indonesia, 3rd Century BC to 1400. Not a catalogue, but illustrated, and very "coin conscious" in a historical context. Important for both historian and collector. 354p, sc, 1992 Available from Amazon.com, ISBN 0877277109 | FIND IT |
| Jha, A.K. | Coinage, Trade & Economy 27 papers by a who's who of Indian and Western scholars on the use of coinage within and between India and other places. Parthia, Tribal, Kuninda, Malava, Vanga, Satavhana, Silaharas, Maratha, Vijayanagar, Bihar, Ahom, Punjab; 6 papers on Indo-Roman trade, Mitchiner (5 plates), Wicks & Hall on S.E.Asian symbolic coinage, Ivotchinka on Chinese paper. Recommended. 236p, 8.5x10.5", hc, 1991 | 22.50 |
| Mitchiner & Pollard | Early South-East Asian Currency Systems Metallurgical and numismatic analysis of several series. For the specialist. 117p+10pl, 6.5x9.5, sc, 1990 BACKORDERED Other Mitchinertitles | 35.00 |
| Aung, U .San Tha | Arakanese Coins English edition by Michael Robinson, includes much new info since the Robinson-Shaw book. Covers Chandra series not in R-S. Limited printing. 67p+56pl, 5x8.5 photocopy, 1982, OP [$40+] | FIND IT |
| Angwitayathom, Chawalit | Na-Mo Coins Namos, small bullets with Namo marks, lead tokens of types a) Fancy To/Same, b) Garuda/Snake coiled on stick, all from a hoard at Nakhon si Thammarat. Lead 4.5,3,2cm pieces may represent denominations. Thai text. 140p, sc, 6.5x9.5", 1995 You can get this title from Paragon Books in Michigan. | |
| INDONESIA / NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES |
| Scholten, C | The Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories 1601-
1948 Standard numismatic reference and catalog for Dutch colonies in the East
Indies, India, Ceylon, Caribbean, etc. Includes plantation & other tokens. Meticulously researched
and clearly presented. English edition of 1953 original.
176p+20pl, softcover, R1981 | 42.50 |
| Mevius, J. | Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten 2005 ed. Covers all Dutch and colonial coins from 1795, including East Indies, with good photos and values in 4 grades. 214p, 5x8, sc, 2005 (1995 edition $5) | 15.00 |
| Zonnebloem | Munten van de Verenigde Ostindische
Compagnie en van Nederlands India 1594-1949 Latest edition pricing VOC coins in
4 grades, Dutch text. 111p, sc, 5x7.5, 1988 | FIND IT |
| Bucknill, John | The Coins of the Dutch East Indies, An Introduction to the Study of the Series Seminal work on Colonial series, largely superceded by Scholten, but still referenced. 303p, hc, 5.5x9", 1931Repr2000 | FIND IT |
| Millies, H.C. | Rescherches.sur les Monnaies des Indigenes de l'Archipel Indien et de la Peninsule Malaie The only comprehensive work on pre-Colonial East Indian coins. 289 plated pieces; 12 plates of Gobog amulets. French text. 188p+26pl, 9x11, hc, 1871 [$150?] A hc Reprint is available for Euro 50 from VanDerDussen. (Photocopy of 13 coin plates only: $1) | FIND IT |
| Netscher, E. & van der Chijs, J. A. | De Munten Van Nederlandisch Indië Early work on pre- & colonial coinage, not as much cited as Millies but good woodcut illos of native coinage & many Gobogs (charms). Dutch text. 242p+33pl, 9x11", hc, 1863; CS8821 [$150?] A hc Reprint is available for €50 from VanDerDussen. | FIND IT |
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Lansen, A.J. & Wells, Lou T. | Plantage-,Handels-, en Mijngeld van Nederlands-Indë (Plantation-,Merchant-, and Mining money of the Netherlands East Indies) Comprehensive catalog of 787 main types plus variants, listed by category and issuer, with photo, all specs, background of issuers. Chapters on plantation system, rubber & tobacco production,various charts and indexes. Values in Euros. Concordance with other works. Dutch text, some English, German & Indonesian. Although a few nonexistent metal varieties have crept in, this is a strong effort, the definitive new standard work. 224p, 8.5x10.5, hc, 2001 | 87.50 |
| Woodside, William | Catalogue of East Indies Estate Tokens 324 metal & some bamboo tokens x-ref to Scholten & van der Chijs, including many unlisted or unillustrated in those references. Rubbings. 87p, 1987 | FIND IT |
| Cribb, Joseph | Magic Coins of Java, Bali and the Malay Peninsula Background & catalog of 333 15th century "gobogs" and 1930s-60s cast brass & silver Amulets (some Islamic themes) with 450 illustrated examples. The first in-depth work on any Far Eastern amulet series! 288p+80pl, hc, 1999, List £50, REVIEW by T.D. Yih | 95.00 |
| Hirose Teruo | Shima Sen Bunrui Senpu Meaning "miscellaneous cash" these are coherent series of cash which can not be clearly assigned to issuers. Some now known to be Javanese or Vietnamese, others likely Chinese or even Japanese. Japanese text. Photocopy. 137p, coil-bound, 1987R | 25.00 |
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Kempers, A.J. B. | The Kettledrums of Southeast Asia Exhaustive scholarly study of Kettle-drums from Burma & Indochina to Indonesia, from Bronze Age to present including monetary use. 471p+126pl, hc, 1988 OP [$150] | FIND IT |
| JAPAN: Sen & Pre-Meiji |
| SEE ALSO: Modern Japan and Charms sections below, and Closeouts page. |
| J.N.D.A. | Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn. Catalog 2007 / 2008 Tightly packed volume covering all Japanese coinage & banknotes, plus some e-sen,Hansatsu, modern medals & souvenir cards. Annually revised pricing in 3-5 grades. Mostly color photos with good graphics showing era designators and other details needed to distinguish varieties. Japanese text with English subheaders, but a must-have work for ALL collectors of Japanese coins. 288p, sc, 6x8.25" (2007 edition $13.50) Current 2008 Edition | 22.50 |
| J.N.D.A. | Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn. Catalog All Japanese coins, paper, etc. in annual editions with values. Old 1966-1995 editions. ( 2002 ed $6; 2007 Ed $13.50) All before 2002, as available: | 4.00 |
| Bank of Japan | Zuroku Nihon no Kahei Comprehensive chronological history and catalog of all Japanese numismatics in 11 volumes. Mainly text (Japanese). Catalog on coated stock plates with numbered, high-quality color photos of excellent specimens. English translation of category headings. Provides photos of genuine examples for making comparisons. V.1: 282p+88cpl, 1972, Antique sen, early pre-Meiji gold & silver; V.2: 250p+88cpl,1973, gold / silver through Keicho, early Kanei, early hansatsu; V.3: 270p+92cpl,1974, through Bunsei, mother coins, early Esen, woodblock prints showing minting process; V.4: 278p+88cpl,1973, through Manen, Provincials, Nagasaki sen, essais; V.5: ?p+?cpl,197? half of 18th-19th century hansatsu up to Meiji; V.6: 253p+88cpl,1975; later hansatsu; V.7: 288p+88cpl,1973, early Meiji gold, silver, machine-struck coins, benknotes, hansatsu. See below for later volumes. All 8.5x12", red hc in brown slipcase. Volumes are sometimes available around $200 each, sets $2200. Please inquire. | |
| Munro, Neil G. | Coins of Japan Despite all that has been published in Japanese, this old book is still the best western-language reference for the pre-Meiji series. Some Esen included. xx+281p+44pl, hc, 5.5x8.5", 1904R1962 OP Version with color plate between p. 6-7. | FIND IT |
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Hirao Shusen | Shintei Showa Senpu (Shincho-sen Senpu?) Considered the most comprehensive Cash catalogue ever published, though the Great Dictionary currently in progress may surpass it. Covers Japan (V.1), China (V.2-3), Korea (V.4), also many Japan & Korea charms. Includes rarities not found elsewhere but best known for its great depth of varieties. Good rubbings, little text. Most coins illustrated are from Japanese collections. Coole J456; Original: 1660p, 1931/40. Advise if interested in single volumes. 4-vol hardcover setl (was selling $1000+ a few years ago; SOLD @ $425)
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Hirao Shusen | Shintei Showa Senpu (Shincho-sen Senpu?) Reprint in 3 softcover volumes of the Japanese portion of this work.
| 125.00 |
| Okudaira Masahiro | Toa Senshi (A Numismatic Record of Far Eastern Coins) Encyclopedic work on all pre-machine struck far Eastern coins (all metals & early paper), emphasizing information, with an (unnumbered) type catalog, no depth of varieties. Similar in treatment to Ding Fubao's "Encyclopedia", published the same year. Coole (J-511) notes, "This is the outstanding Japanese work on coins of the Far East. It is scientifically worked out and shows much painstaking labor and checking." Probably useful to Japanese readers. V.1: China I-pi and Spade; V.2: China Knife, Chou through Five Dynasties; V.3: China Sung through Qing & Rebels; V.4: Japan, Korea, Ryuku, Vietnam; V.5: Burial monies, Charms & Esen, essays. 18v, 3054p, string-bind,1938; 5v, hc-cased, 6.5x9", 1974 (shown in scan); there is also a later edition, 20 blue string-bind volumes. Please inquire. | |
| Jacobs & Vermeule | Japanese Coinage, 2nd ed Numismatic history, catalog and #ing system of major types for cash, pre-Meiji & struck. Photos in text, price supplement. KM supercedes, but coinage history and pointers on how to distinguish era markers on early coinage are still useful. (Signed 1st edition, used $20; unsigned used $15) 151p, hc, 1972. OP, remaindered: | 9.50 |
| Jones, R. M. | Catalog of Japanese Cash Coinage Brief introductions to each cash type, plus catalog of main varieties with English commentry on distinguishing points. Japanese works show more varieties, but are very difficult for Western readers to use. Most detailed Western work, it is actually a photocopied manuscript. 41p+18pl, 8.5x11, Loose, 1985 Limited 50 copy reprint | 12.50 |
| Jones, R. M. | Attribution Guide to Shin Kan Ei Tsu Ho The only really practical guide to varieties in this complex Japanese series for non-Japanese readers. Values & cross-references to Yoshinori Ogawa, a standard Japanese work. 44p, sc, 8.5x11", 1984, OP | 20.00 |
| Jones, R. M. | History and Guide to the Copper Cast Coinage of Japan Includes a revised and annotated reprint of Van de Polder, a typeset (revised?) reprint of Jones Catalog . . and an article questioning the attribution of early Ryuku coinage to that location. 151p, sc, 8.5x11", 2007 Available from the author at nihiru@aol.com | |
| Jones, Robert Michael, Ed. | Japanese Coin Collectors (Journal) Not fancy, but includes articles by Boling, Cribb, T. Yamamoto, F. Gerner, M. Maier, on cash, Provincials, pre-Meiji AR and AV, Esen, Hansatsu, etc.; letters, auctions & for-sale offers. Limited distribution & hard to find today #1-16, 1982?-83, 221p, 8.5x14"&8.5x11", loose (#12-16 in binder but missing cover pages $12.50) | FIND IT |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Honpo Bita Sen Zufu Type / variety catalog of 1500s-1600s Bita Sen, types cast or copied from Chinese prototypes, usually Song or Ming. 475 pieces covered. Japanese text. 77p, sc, 6x8.25", 1984 | 22.50 |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Ko Kanei Shensi (Old Kanei Tsuho) Possibly the Japanese standard on the complex series of "old" Kanei Tsuho, illustating and differentiating (Japanese text) 706 varieties. 148p, 7x10", sc, 1976 [$50+] | FIND IT |
| Ogawa Yoshinori | Shin Kanei-Sen Kan-Shiki To Tebiki (Guidance for the New Shin Kanei Sen) Illustrates 350 varieties of "new" Kanei, including wave sen, using Kugahara numbers. Price supplement. 108+p, 7x10, sc, 1974? | 22.50 |
| Ogawa Yoshinori | Tenpo Tsuho Kanshiki to Tebiki History and attribution of 134 varieties of the 100-Mon and related items. Price supplement. Japanese text. Uses Kugahara Nos? 56p, sc/string, 19(57?)62R1966,73 | FIND IT |
| Thierry, Francois | Monnaies d'Extreme Orient: II Vietnam Japon France's top Oriental numismatist catalogs the Bibliotheque Nationale holdings: Japan and 337 Vietnamese, particularly multiple cash, round and bar-shaped AR and AV, and official amulets, beautifully photographed and (often for the first time) knowledgeably explained. French text. 92p+106pl, 8x12, sc, 1986 | 50.00 |
| Van de Polder, Leon | Abridged History of the Copper Coins of Japan Reprint in East Asia Journal #7 from Transactions of the Asiatic Soc. of Japan, 1891. Not a catalog, but an illustrated historical account drawn from Japanese sources. Munro refers to it as giving a detailed account of the introduction of Meiji era coins. Other articles, etc. incl. in reprint. Note: An annotated reprint of Van de Polder is included in Jones, R.M. History and Guide... | FIND IT |
| DeVillaret, E. | Numismatique Japonaise In its day, the classic work on Japanese. Nice wooodcut plates with many unusual pieces. French text. 95p+33pl, 6x9.5, sc, 1892 | FIND IT |
| Wakafuziha | Shinkaneitsuho New edition of work on later Kanei tsuho. Diagrams will help non-Japanese readers with varieties. 144p, 6x8, sc OP | 25.00 |
| Cribb, Joseph | Some Japanese Forgeries Analysis & illustr. of pre-Meiji AR and AV fakes from a single workshop 15p, sc, 1983 | 2.50 |
| Hirose Teruo | Shima Sen Bunrui Senpu Meaning "miscellaneous cash" these are coherent series of cash which can not be clearly assigned to issuers. Some now known to be Javanese or Vietnamese, others likely Chinese or even Japanese. Japanese text. Photocopy. 137p, coil-bound, 1987R | 25.00 |
| Ichiro Akasaka | Nihon no Esen (Japanese Esen) Photo catalog of 1350 types of charms (picture coins) by the chariman of a Japanese ESen club. One of the larger works on this subject. Introductory text (Japanese) for each category, but no dates or valuations. 150p, 7.25x10", sc, 1994? | 65.00 |
| Koizumi Takeo | Esen Fu (Record of Picture Coins) Rubbing-illustrated catalog of hundreds of types, with commentary (Japanese) for each section, rarity ratings. Coole-59a 2v, slipcase, 190p, 7x10", sc, 1966 | 125.00 |
| Althoff, R. | Sammlung Köhler-Osbahr Band II/1: China, Annam, Korea und Japan Collection of "odd & curious" monies of the Orient, mainly Chinese knife and spade, but a host of other items not well-catalogued elsewhere: Bridge, bell, lotus-root, grater, sycee (rather ordinary), tallies, Ko (weapon), Ko stones, amuletic knife & key; Korean horse warrants (6 pcs); various Japanese silver. All well-0catalogued & illustrated with references to other published examples. German text. 214p, 8.5x11", sc, 1993 BACKORDERED | 35.00 |
| JAPAN: Modern |
| SEE ALSO: Ancient Japan above, and Charms section below, and Closeouts page. |
| J.N.D.A. | Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn. Catalog 2007 / 2008 Tightly packed volume covering all Japanese coinage & banknotes, plus some e-sen,Hansatsu, modern medals & souvenir cards. Annually revised pricing in 3-5 grades. Mostly color photos with good graphics showing era designators and other details needed to distinguish varieties. Japanese text with English subheaders, but a must-have work for ALL collectors of Japanese coins. 288p, sc, 6x8.25" (2007 edition $13.50) Current 2008 Edition | 22.50 |
| J.N.D.A. | Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn. Catalog All Japanese coins, paper, etc. in annual editions with values. Old 1966-1995 editions. ( 2002 ed $6; 2007 Ed $13.50) All before 2002, as available: | 4.00 |
| Bank of Japan | Zuroku Nihon no Kahei Comprehensive chronological history and catalog of all Japanese numismatics in 11 volumes. Mainly text (Japanese). Catalog on coated stock plates with numbered, high-quality color photos of excellent specimens. English translation of category headings. Provides photos of genuine examples for making comparisons. ; V.7: 288p+88cpl,1973, early Meiji gold, silver, machine-struck coins, benknotes, hansatsu; V.8: 266p+88cpl,1975, late Meiji, Taisho coins, patterns & paper, Taiwan & Korea cash, coins & paper; V.9: 273p+80cpl,1975, Showa through modern coins & paper, Taiwan & China WWII paper; V.10: military yen, JIM, Yokohama Specie Bank, occupation coins, series index; V.11: ?p+?cpl,197?, Chinese puppet banks.. See above for earlier volumes. All 8.5x12", red hc in brown slipcase. Volumes are sometimes available around $200 each, sets $2200. Please inquire. | |
| Cummings, Michael | Modern Japanese Coinage, 2nd ed. Mainly a priced catalog of struck coins, but still useful for background info on modern coins, symbolism, etc, as nobody else has done anything in English since Munro! 104p, sc, 6x9", 1978 (1st ed. 1975 $15); 2nd ed, 1978: (some damage in margin, not affecting usability of book. $19); nice used copy: | 25.00 |
| Jacobs & Vermeule | Japanese Coinage, 2nd ed Numismatic history, catalog and #ing system of major types for cash, pre-Meiji & struck. Photos in text, price supplement. KM supercedes, but coinage history and pointers on how to distinguish era markers on early coinage are still useful. (Signed 1st edition, used $20; unsigned used $15) 151p, hc, 1972. OP, remaindered: | 9.50 |
| Spadone, J.G. | Catalog of Modern Japanese Korean Manchukuo Coins Printed in Tokyo mainly for Western collectors, the prices reflect the market just before its first explosion. Woodcut illustrations. 88p, hc, 5x7.5", 1960. (Copy signed by author; also "To my dear friend Win[?] Hagey, Frank Lapa" $25); Some chips in cover. | 6.00 |
| Cook, Herbert J., Ed. | Far East Journal Nicely produced & illustrated commercial journal focusing on news, new issues, auction reports, brief articles on Japanese & other far eastern coins, medals, banknotes. Market trends & ads V1#1 (7/78) to V.1 #11 (5/79); 8p/issue, 8.5x11" all punched and bound in folder. (Singles #2,5,7 Each: $2); Set #1-11: | FIND IT |
| Slabaugh, Arlie | Japanese Invasion Money Background & catalog of banknote (and NEI coin) issues, values. There have been 5? editions. 4th (1971) Ed., 39p, sc, 5.25x7.75" | FIND IT |
| Wong Hon Sum | The Japanese Occupation of Malaya (Singapore) and its Currency A lavish numismatic history of the Occupation and in-depth catalog of banknotes, propaganda leaflets, tickets & other ephemera. Many color illustrations; bilingual Chinese/English. See Contents. 194p, 8.3x11.6", sc,1 997 (Hardcover $75) | 57.50 |
| Wong Hon Sum | An Illustrated Catalogue of the Finance and Currencies of the Puppet Regimes in China Under the Japanese - Manchukuo Lavish, full-color history and catalog of coins, banknotes, bonds, coupons & matchbook labels from this Japanese puppet state. Beautifully produced. Largely bilingual Chinese/English, some background material not translated. 218p, 8.5x11.5", hc, 2003 | 65.00 |
| Takaki, Masayoshi | History of Japanese Paper Currency (1868-1890) PhD dissertation with later hc binding 59p, sc/hc, 6x9.5", 1903, Coole-W54 | 40.00 |
| Novak, Frank | Journal of the Japanese Military Currency Soc. V.1 #1 (W/79) to V.1 #3 (8/79) News, articles. Not fancy. Run of 3 in spiral binder: | 12.50 |
| KOREA |
| SEE ALSO: Charms section below |
| Korean Coins, Banknotes & Stamps Dealer Assn. | Korean Coins and Banknotes Catalogue, 2008 Color photos (better than Ohsung catalog) & prices in several grades for all coins and paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Cash: does not distinguish Pyong dot varieties nor rarer furnace numbers; Charms: 324 catalogued; Banknotes shown 2 sides; Prices above market. First issued 2005 (2006 ed); Changes since 2007: English summaries of all text; Cash: rarities added, some renumbering; Charms: 47 new added, renumbering; Modern: KM#'s added; most prices up. 249p+ads, 6x9", sc, 8/2007 (2007 ed. $20) | 36.50 |
| Ohsung K & C. Co. | The Catalog of Korean Coins and Banknotes, 2007 Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins & paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Cash coins (rubbings): distinguishes Pyong dot varieties & rarer furnace numbers; no charms; Banknotes shown 1 side; Prices above market. Successor of Kim il Sik catalog. Advise if interested in 2008 edition, though I will likely not stock both this and the very similar Dealer Assn. book. 290p+ads, 6x9", sc, 2006 | |
| Kim Il Sik | (Korean Coins & Notes Priced Catalog) Photos, cat #'s, prices in 3-5 grades for all Korean Ancient, modern & banknotes. Later editions with color photos. Much like JNDA Catalog for Japan. Various 1974-80's $2 Each; 1989 (only hardcover edition) or 1992 sc, New (Since 1999 similar catalogs have been produced by Ohsung and Korean Coins and Banknotes and Stamps Dealer Association; see separate listings.) | 5.00 |
| Craig, Alan D. | The Coinage of Korea and An Outline of Early Chinese Coinages Numismatic history and catalogue of all Korean coins, though representative only on Sang-yong Pyong-Bo series. Photos. Still much useful information. 96p, 5.5x8.5, hc, 1955 OP [$40] | FIND IT |
| Mandel, E. | Cast Coinage of Korea Standard work, its numbering system much more in use than KM's. Main flaw is failure to distinguish one and two-dot Pyong varieties (which are noted in the Kriz supplement and some Korean works). 160p, hc, 1972 OP Note: You may find a cheaper offer here. | 35.00 |
| Kriz, R.F. | Korean Cash - Mandel Supplement Mandel was apparently unaware of the one vs two-dot T'ong varieties. Kriz has listed these and some other variations not found in Mandel. 19p loose xox, 1989. | 2.50 |
| Han Yong-dal | Han'guk ui kojon This appears to be a very thorough catalog of Yopchon (cash), probably in more depth than Mandel, and with illustrations (rubbing or photo) for every furnace number, not just one per type. There are many more examples for the Medieval series. There appears to be a dictionary or finding list, and much informational material, though all in Korean. User feedback is sought! 327p, 8.25x11.75", sc, 2002 | FIND IT |
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Hirao Shusen | Shintei Showa Senpu (Shincho-sen Senpu?) Considered the most comprehensive Cash catalogue ever published, though the Great Dictionary currently in progress may surpass it. Covers Japan (V.1), China (V.2-3), Korea (V.4), also many Japan & Korea charms. Includes rarities not found elsewhere but best known for its great depth of varieties. Good rubbings, little text. Most coins illustrated are from Japanese collections. Coole J456; Original: 1660p, 1931/40. Advise if interested in single volumes. 4-vol hardcover setl (was selling $1000+ a few years ago; SOLD @ $425)
| FIND IT |
| Gardner, C.T. | The Coinage of Korea Former standard for "yopchon" (cash) 60p, sc, 1892R various reprints. | 2.75 |
| Spadone, J.G. | Catalog of Modern Japanese Korean Manchukuo Coins Printed in Tokyo mainly for Western collectors, the prices reflect the market just before its first explosion. Woodcut illustrations. 88p, hc, 5x7.5", 1960. Some chips in cover. | 6.00 |
| Kallman, John | Military Tokens and Chits of China, Korea, and Taiwan Money of U.S. military bases, metal items numbered by Curto & Cunningham with unique listings for paper & plastic chits. Few illos, but all legends given. Indexes. 182p, 8.5x11, sc, 1988R1999 | FIND IT |
| Althoff, R. | Sammlung Köhler-Osbahr Band II/1: China, Annam, Korea und Japan Collection of "odd & curious" monies of the Orient, mainly Chinese knife and spade, but a host of other items not well-catalogued elsewhere: Bridge, bell, lotus-root, grater, sycee (rather ordinary), tallies, Ko (weapon), Ko stones, amuletic knife & key; Korean horse warrants (6 pcs); various Japanese silver. All well-0catalogued & illustrated with references to other published examples. German text. 214p, 8.5x11", sc, 1993 BACKORDERED | 35.00 |
| MALAYSIA / SINGAPORE |
| SEE ALSO: Colonial section (above). Website discussing modern fakes. |
| Singh, Saran | Encyclopedia of the Coins of Malaysia,Singapore, and Brunei, 1400-1967 Revised 3rd Ed. Informative, comprehensive catalog of early, native, colonial, and token coinage of the region. Port. Malacca, Perak tin ingots, tampangs, and animal money, Brunei iron strips, counterfeits, local tokens, tin copies of Chinese cash, etc. Many new types and better layout than 1986 ed, though weaker photos. Far better coverage of Native Malay than KM. Separate price guide. 624p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1996, OP | 150.00 |
| Tan, Stephen | Standard catlogue of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei Coin & Paper Money 2002-05 Edition High-quality catalog of modern coinages of the region, incl. Colonial. The comprehensive pricing is actually for-sale offers by Tan's firm. More detailed coverage than Krause. Post 1967 issues, banknotes, and some tokens not in Singh. Slick paper, color photos both sides of banknotes. 190p, sc, 7x10", 2002 | 26.50 |
| King, Frank H.H. | Money in British East Asia (Columbia Res. Publ. #19) History of currency & monetary policy in British Malaya & N. Borneo just prior to independence; HongKong chapter updates his 1953 work. 187p, 6x9.5, sc, 1957. Yellowed & covers crinkled. | FIND IT |
| Pridmore, Fred | Native Coinages of the Malay Peninsula Historical background & catalog includes more background details to coinages, and catalogs south Thai provinces not in Singh's Encyclopedia. 112p serialized in Spink's Numismatic Circular 1968-74, but never published in book form. Photocopy | FIND IT |
| Pridmore, Maj. Fred | Coins & Coinages of the Straits Settlements & British Malaya 1786-1951 (Memoirs of the Raffles Museum #2, June, 1955) More background than CBCN#2 and publishes full texts of coinage decrees. Does not cover token issues. 177p+12pl, sc, 6x10", 1955 | FIND IT |
| Pridmore, Maj. Fred | Coins & Coinages of the Straits Settlements & British Malaya 1786-1951, Including Tokens Issued by the Merchants of Singapore 1828-1853 More background than CBCN#2 and publishes full texts of coinage decrees. The Singapore tokens differently arranged (more entries?) and including later tokens not in CBCN. 271p+12pl, hc, 6x10", 1968 | FIND IT |
| Bank Negara Malaysia | (Numismatic Series) A series of attractive 8x12" color booklets on early Malaysian coinage. Political and numismatic history of series plus catalog (unnumbered) with enlarged color photos, usually of several specimens. Titles include: The Legendary Kijang (20p, 1992); Johore Currency Heritage (41p, 1993); Malaysian Numismatic Heritage (?p, 2006); Buku Warisan Numismatik Malaysia (Malay version); Kedah and Perlis Currency Heritage (?p, year?) Seeking copies or information on latter three titles, and any others. | FIND IT |
| Shaw, W & Ali, Md. | Coins of North Malaya Brief coinage history & catalog of 64 gold & tin of several states, also mould, dies. 63p, sc, 6x8.5". 1971 | 4.50 |
| Shaw, W & Ali, Md. | Malacca Coins rief history & catalog of 34 Sultanate & Colonial (mostly Portuguese) coins. Muzium Negara. 20p, sc, 6x8.5", 1970 | 2.50 |
| Shaw, W & Ali, M. | Tin Hat and Animal Money Describes use of tin ingots, their development into "hats," use of tin animal shapes in Malaya. 17p+8pl, sc, 1970 | 3.00 |
| Sim, E. E. | Portuguese Occupation (1511-1641) Unlisted Tin Coins Found in Malacca Article on Portuguese-style tin types unknown before 1970's, now generally considered forgeries. 12p, xerox, 8.5x14", 1989 | 1.25 |
| Wong Hon Sum | The Japanese Occupation of Malaya (Singapore) and its Currency A lavish numismatic history of the Occupation and in-depth catalog of banknotes, propaganda leaflets, tickets & other ephemera. Many color illustrations; bilingual Chinese/English. See Contents. 194p, 8.3x11.6", sc,1 997 (Hardcover $75) | 57.50 |
| Lye, Tony Fong Nge | The Collection of Malacca Coinages 13h to 18th Century Catalog of forged and fantasy items from a Malaysian workshop, presented as legitimate coinage. Copy sought for study. | |
| NEPAL |
| Rhodes, Gabrisch & Valdettaro | The Coinage of Nepal from the earliest times until 1911 Standard work, detailed and scholarly yet collector-friendly. Numismatic history, detailed catalog of all known varieties. Excellent plates illustrate multiple specimens. Includes Hill coinages & a chapter on Nepali coin use in Tibet. 250p+51pl, hc, 7.5x10", 1989 | FIND IT |
| Shrestha, Dr. Ramesh | Nepalese Coins & Bank Notes (1911 to 1955 CE) Intended for local collectors, a brief history of Nepalese coins and by-date catalog of 1911-55 period, with rarity ratings, and description of varieties. Interesting 1954 patterns illustated. Membership list of Nepal Num. Soc. with address, phone & collecting specialties. 49p, sc, 7.25x9.75", 2007 | 15.00 |
| Joshi, Satya M. | Catalogue of the Coins of Nepal Numbered listing of 231 ancient, Malla, Gorkha, and modern coins giving Nepali script and translation. No illustrations. 39p, sc,6x9", 1961?R63 (photocopy 0.95) | 4.00 |
| Negleman, Rene | Repertoire des Monnaies du Nepal A type catalogue from the Mallas through the modern series with detailed descriptions, historical background and cross-ref to Yeoman, Walsh, etc. Photos in text. No values or date listings. French language 133p, 1970 OP xox | 15.00 |
| Walsh, E.H. | Coinage of Nepal Long-time standard monetary history and catalog to 1900 Supplement by Semans laid in: Numeral variants chart, Rarity guide, etc. 91p+7pl, hc, 1908R1973+ (Awful "Low Price Books" reprint. of 1990 $2) | 6.00 |
| PHILIPPINES |
| Basso, Aldo | Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines Illustrated, priced catalog including regular coinage, Leper, tokens, medals, military decorations & errors. Military decorations & errors were dropped in 1975 2nd ed. 1st ed 1968 OP | 22.50 |
| Garcia, Mauor | Philippine Numismatic Literature (Philippine Numismatic Monographs #14) Although dated, it includes comments on the contents and usefulness of each work. 56p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1961 [$40] | FIND IT |
| Legarda, Angelita | Piloncitos to Pesos: A Brief History of Coinage in the Philippines Well written and beautifully color-illustrated introduction and brief history of Philippine coinage. 84p, hc, 6.25x9.25", 1976, OP NEW $25; Nice used: | 19.00 |
| Legarda, Angelita | Gold In The Philippines (from Barilla, 4/78) 10p. article on gold use, including "death masks," other artifacts, as well as piloncitos and coins. Photocopy | .65 |
| Oropilla y Fortich, Quintin | Philippine Counterstamped Coins 1828-1839 Archival documents relating to the series, with English translation. Political & economis history behind the issue, but apparently not a catalog. 193p, 2001, hc, List $125, Brief Synopsis. The authors' website. | FIND IT |
| Shafer, Neil | United States Territorial Coinage for the Phillippine Islands Numismatic history and detailed photo catalog of coins, Leper money, tokens, Japanese invasion medals. Detailed discussion and illustrations showing wear characteristics by type. Still useful. 63p, sc, 5.25x7.75", 1961 | 15.00 |
| Shafer, Neil | A Guidebook of Philippine Paper Money Brief history & photo catalog (2 sides, b&w), values in 3 grades. 128p, 5x8", hc, 1964 | 15.00 |
| Shafer, Neil | Philippine Emergency and Guerilla Currency of World War II Background & catalog by Province with Cat #, photo, price in 2-4 grades. Still the most informative and comprehensive work. 464p, 6.5x9, hc, 1974 | 100.00 |
| THAILAND |
| SEE ALSO: Hindu S.E. Asia section above, Banknotes section below, and Ethnographic Monies page. |
| Mihailovs, V., Krisadaolarn, R & Lubo-Lesnichenko, E. | Siamese Coins: From Funan To The Fifth Reign A rich sourcebook for the study of Thai numismatics in general, and a functional catalog for three series currently lacking comprehensive coverage: The Mon / Pyu symbolic coinage, the "ingot" coinages of Northern Thailand (tok, lat, flower, c'ieng, etc.) and pod-duang, or bullet coinage. For the first time excellent color photos and descriptive data are given for nearly all known types and varieties, even while questions of attribution remain. There are fascinating discoveries in the flat coinage of 1835-1910 as well as good, non-comprehensive coverage of south Thai jokoh and other tin tokens, Prakab, early gambling tokens, and Patani-Kelantan gold. The inclusion of old and new forgeries and fantasies, and summaries of Thai collector opinion and market wisdom are two features very useful to the Western collector. The catalog plates are well worth the price of the book, though its main contents are brief political and monetary histories of Siam and 130pp of early travellers' accounts, Royal monetary proclamations, and other documents, all translated to English. Bibliographic notes throughout point to deeper discussions of topics. 253p+148cpl, hc, 8x11"?, 2008 DUE Fall 2008 Please advise your intrest now for a pre-publication discount. | |
| LeMay, Reginald | The Coinage of Siam Seminal history and catalog of Thai money, still the standard for bullet (pod duang) coinage, until something better comes along. Plates are good in the original edition but suffer to varying degrees in the reprints. 126p+32pl, 6x9", sc, 1932R1961,62,75 (Better 1962 reprint $20; Original 1932 edition $165) 1975 Reprint: | 14.50 |
| Siam Society | Studies Of Old Siamese Coins Reprints W.H. Kneedler The Coins of North Siam on Tok, Lat, C'ieng &cetera. and four articles by W. Harding Kneedler supplementing LeMays' work on bullet coinage. Plates are not as good as original journal articles, but better than the Anthology reprint. 148p+pl, 7x10", sc, 1937-49R1961 | FIND IT |
| LeMay, Reginald et al | Siamese Coins and Tokens: An Anthology Reprints of LeMay The Coinage of Siam, Guehler (4 articles from Siam Society Journal) on bullets, Kneedler The Coins of North Siam on Tok, Lat, C'ieng &cetera, and Ramsden Siamese Porcelain and Other Tokens. All important works, though plate reproduction is not good. 389p, R1977, hc (xerox Kneedler 1.25) | 35.00 |
| Thai Treasury | Pod Duang (Bullets) Thai text but numbering system & clear photos make it useful. Pre-Bangkok attributed by discredited "Nai Kulab" system. 86p sc, 1985 | 7.50 |
| Ruh, Albert J. | Siam Silver Baht Presentation Pieces Catalog of multiple-mark (presentation) bullets. Photocopy from World Coins Magazine 5p,1/72 | .40 |
| Francis, Peter | Heirlooms of the Hills (Southeast Asia) Valuable beads in traditional cultures of Thailand, Burma, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, the Philippines & Indonesia. These are wealth-storage rather than trade beads. 22p+4cpl, 8.5x11", sc, 1992, OP | 14.95 |
| Thai Treasury | Coinage of the Rattanakosin Era 1782-1982 Most important Thai work on coinage, it catalogs most bullet & flat coinage 1782-1982 with usual stats, cat #, color photo & sometimes enlargements. Chapters on bullet making, modern minting, brief coinage history by reign. 503p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1982, OP | FIND IT |
| Thai Treasury | Coinage / Medals of the Rattanakosin Era 1982-1999 Slipcased set updating the 1782-1982 set, one on the coinage, which is comprehensive and very detailed in its information and data, and one on Mint-issued medals, usually with a Royal theme. Excelent color photos. Bilingual English/Thai. 354+299p, hc/case, 8.75x11.75", 2001 (Coins alone $65; Medals alone $50) | 100.00 |
| Thai Treasury | The Evolution of Thai Money Nicely illustrated bilingual introductory work focusing on Bangkok Dynasty coinage with cursory coverage of earlier eras. The Manodham & Graham work is more authoritative. Advise if interested in a copy. 115p, 9x12", hc, 2002 | FIND IT |
| Manodham, Kusik & Graham, Mark (M.Winkler,Ed.) | Thai Coins Attractive, bilingual coffee-table book on Thai odd & curious, sycee, bullet & flat coins. Brief text provides historical background to the lovely enlarged color photos. Not a catalog, though good, clear photos of most pre-Bangkok bullets, bullet-making tools, kud, a 5-panel saddle sycee, and 12 different prakab will be of use to the specialist. Not distributed outside of Thailand and hard to find. 139p, 12x8.5, hc, 1992 | 55.00 |
| Nakornthon Bank (Khun Navarat Leckhakula) | Legends in Thai Money Coffee-table book on Thai primitives, bullet, flat coins & paper money. Not as sophisticated or accurate as Graham & Winkler, but color photos (unstated reductions) include unpublished items such as the Japanese invasion coins for Malaya, a clay mold of Funan, Dravati coin and exotic Jokoh. Thai text; English captions & summaries.. Not distributed outside of Thailand. 223p, 12x8.5", hc, 1993 | FIND IT |
| Piromaya, Capt. Sompop | Coins in Thailand First comprehensive catalog of Thai moey with enlarged photos. Better works have come since, but the photos of the Bullets & other early types are clear and useful. Bilingual. 183p, 6.5x8, sc, 1973 | FIND IT |
| Oliver, Tony | Twenty Centuries of Coins: Thailand's Currency Through the Ages Bullets, coins & patterns of the Bangkok Dynasty with Thai market prices in four grades, some coverage of primitives a,.,/nd tokens; published in Bangkok, English text. Still useful; hard to find. 80p, 6x9", sc, 1978 [$35] | FIND IT |
| Smitasin, V. | Standard Catalog of Thai Coins Color photos (reduced), specs & valuations for Thai modern coins. Mostly bilingual. 89p, 7.5x10, sc, 1996 | 16.50 |
| Smitasin, V. | Standard Catalog of Thai Coins Much improved over the 1996 work, catalogs Bangkok-era bullets, flat coins, patterns, etc. with values in 4 grades and mouth-watering color photos plus 6 color plates of Funan, Sukothai, Tok, C'ieng & related early currencies. Bilingual. 166p, 8.25x11.25, sc, 2005 [$30] | FIND IT |
| Bunket, Sataporn | Rien Kasap Thai (Thai Coins) Priced catalog of bullets & flat coins,.odd & curious. Everything in color. Thai text but worth it just for the photos. 333p, 8.5x11, sc, 1999 | FIND IT |
| Eur-Seree | Auction Catalogs #3-7 Thai coins, medals, decorations, charms, animal weights, banknotes, stamps & related items. Bullet money & some earlier forms. Descriptions of money items are bilingual. Each catalog approx. 700 lots, color plates, incl. CD and prices realized. Set of 5 catalogs 2/03-9/04 (latest). (Sample catalog $12) | 45.00 |
| THAILAND - EXONUMIA |
| Althoff, R. | Sammlung Köhler-Osbahr Band II/3: Siamesische Porzellantoken Bilingual section on use, production, inscriptions, money use & other aspects of Thai porcelain gambling tokens; Catalog and 54 oversize color plates of 1400pcs. Most comprehensive work yet on this topic 331p + 54cpl, 8x11",sc, 1994 | 125.00 |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Siamese Porcelain and Other Tokens Catalog by shape of 345 Thai and Burmese gambling tokens, giving material and denomination, no transliteration of Hong names. Brief history and description of series. Lovely color plates. 37p+20cpl,6x9,sc,1911R1967 Reprints have b&w plates. See LeMay et. al Anthology OP | FIND IT |
| Thai Treasury | Medals of the Rattanakosin Era 1782-1982 Selective catalogue of 91 medals, mostly related to the Thai monarchy or Buddhist themes, with beautiful color photos & English descriptions. These medals are highly sought in Thailand and many have been counterfeitted. Originally sold as a slipcased set with Coinage of ... 271p, 8x10.5", hc, 1982. OP | 100.00 |
| Thai Treasury | Coinage / Medals of the Rattanakosin Era 1982-1999 Slipcased set updating the 1782-1982 set, one on the coinage, which is comprehensive and very detailed in its information and data, and one on Mint-issued medals, usually with a Royal theme. Excelent color photos. Bilingual English/Thai. 354+299p, hc/case, 8.75x11.75", 2001 (Coins alone $65; Medals alone $50) | 100.00 |
| Thailand, Cabinet Secretariat | Royal Thai Orders & Decorations Lavish color works on the various classes of military and civilian decorations. The 1980 (350p, 10x10.5", hc, blue cover) shows decorations full size with mannequin demonstrating how they are worn. Thai text; English names of each medal given. The 1993 edition (404p, 10.25x10.25", hc, red cover) is quite different with reduced size images of the decorations, but apparently more history, all in Thai with English only in chapter headings. I may be able to locate a copy of one of these, or a later edition. More information sought. | |
| Lefevre-Pontalis, M. Pierre | Notes sur des Amulettes Siamoises Original 1926 booklet on the earliest (more 3-dimensional) versions of ÒBuddhist Talismans,Ó avidly collected in Thailand today. 49p+29pl, 5x7.5", sc, 1926 | 40.00 |
| TIBET |
| Gabrisch, Karl | Geld Aus Tibet Concise history of Tibetan money and fairly comprehensive photo-illustrated type catalog including newly published items. Excellent photos. Although an exhibition catalog, it is the best in-depth work to date on Tibet. German text. 74p+43pl, 21x21cm, sc, 1990 | 33.50 |
| Yin Zheng Min | Zhong guo xi zang qian bi tu lu (Illustrated Catalog of the Money of China's Tibet) Comprehensive variety/date catalog of Tibet & Malla coins and paper, all illustrated with color photos. Generally a finer breakdown than KM, with 91 examples of Gaden Tanka (Y13), for example. Specialized western works such as Bertsch on Srangs, Gabrisch on Szechuan Rupees, and Bertsch or Narbeth on paper are still better, but there are undoubtedly discoveries to be made here by even the most advanced collector. Chinese, but very little text and some photos use arrows or drawings to highlight differences. Best single Tibet catalog to date. Extensive critical review and supplement by Wolfgang Bertsch in JONS #188 (Summer, 2006). Out of print & getting scarce. 261p, 5.5x8.25", sc, 2004 | 40.00 |
| Bertsch, Wolfgang | Some coins which are missing in Yin Zheng Min's Catalogue pp.29-32 of J. Oriental Numismatic Soc.. An extensive critical review of the new Yin Zheng Min work which Bertsch regards as the most comprehensiv to date, pointing up many coins first published there, followed by an illustrated catalog of 31 additional unpublished Tibet items! Available to members of the ONS; for membership information and availability of this issue, in North America contact charlie@charliek.com, or elsewhere see HERE. | |
| Tibet Autonomous Region Numismatic Society, ed. | Currency of Tibet, China This huge, 492p, 8.5x11.5" hardcover is merely the photos volume in a projected 3-volume set! The best features are the many dies (205 of them!), printing blocks and banknote oddities, weights (multiple views), scales, a gold bar, sycee, counterstamps, mint errors, coin jewelry, tamgas, and other odd objects, but the basic coin presentation is disappointing. No doubt close study of the hundreds of photos will pay off here and there, but there is no detailed breakdown of varieties, nor analysis of complex series such as Gaden tankas. The banknote photos are gorgeous, but the coin photos and specimen quality are highly variable, the coppers being mostly too dark. All photos are color and the presentation is lavish. Little text, but all Chinese, including captions. Brief English preface and contents page. Four historical maps. 2002 One day we will see Nicholas Rhodes' book do a far better job at half the price, but if you can afford it, you will have fun with this book meanwhile. | 150.00 |
| Xiao Huaiyuan | Hsi-tsang ti fang huo pi shih (History of Tibetan Money) Not comprehensive & poor plates, but several unpublished coins shown. Chinese text, English index. 8 color plates for paper. 140p+60pl, hc, 1987 PRC. | 20.00 |
| Cresswell, Oliver D. | Tibetan Coins Type / date listings in denomination order with cat #'s, some variety information, translation of legends, poor drawings. Essays on history, language, religion and coinage are useful. 42p+25pl, sc, 5.5x8.25", 1977, OP | 15.00 |
| Bertsch, Wolfgang | Tibetan Fake Coins and Fantasy Countermarks Quality enlarged photos compare fake and genuine coins. Sections on fake and genuine c/s, and contemporary fakes. No book on forgeries is ever complete, but I have already used this to spot a bogus piece offered me. 23p+30pl, rb, 8.25x11.75", 2003 Available only from author; contact for shipping cost & payment terms: bertschtibet@yahoo.co.uk | (65.00) |
| Bertsch, Wolfgang | Modern Medals and Badges From or Related to Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan (in the Collection of Wolfgang Bertsch) Post-1950, but with separate articles on 1912-37 medals, and Tibetan Army Badges. 20p+27pl, rb, 8.25/11.75", 2003? Available only from author; contact for shipping cost & payment terms: bertschtibet@yahoo.co.uk | (28.00) |
| Bertsch, Wolfgang | The Currency of Tibet: A Sourcebook for the Study of Tibetan Coins, Paper Money and other Forms of Currency Exhaustive bibliography of Tibet coins & paper, some Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh. Basic introduction and type catalog for coins & paper (color plates) with numismatic history not found in other Western publications. Well worth the price for either section alone. 139p+8pl+11cpl, sc, 6.5x9.5", 2002. Printed in India. | 15.00 |
| Bertsch, Wolfgang | Study of Tibetan Paper Money History; catalog by date, seal variety & color varieties; full size color photos. Exhaustive bibliography. No valuations. No Chinese series notes. 93p, sc, 6x9.5, 1997 | 23.50 |
| Gabrisch, Karl | Die Sichuan Rupie und ihre Varianten (Varieties of the Szechuan Rupee) Better variety breakdown on the Tibet "Y3" Rupee than in Geld aus Tibet. English summary. Photocopy of article in Munstersche Numismatische Zeitung 1982/4, 6p. | .50 |
| Rhodes, N. | The Gaden tangka of Tibet(ONS Occas. Paper #17) Seminal type/variety classification of this complex series with date and mint assignments, basis for KM listings 20p, xerox, 1/83 | 1.50 |
| Narbeth, Colin & Snorrason, Gylfi | Catalogue of Tibetan Paper Money Useful supplement to Bertsch with a few new listings and subvarieties on some notes. Valuations in four grades. 45p, spiral sc, 8.5x11, 2001 Color (photocopy) and b&w versions are available from Geoffrey Flack. [$12.50 / $35] | |
| Kempf, Fred | Native Tibetan Coinage (A Preliminary Report) Rubbing-illustrated type/date listing with some collector information and guesstimate mintage figures. Useful in pre-KM days, a curiosity now. (Original $4) 16p photocopy,1969 | 1.75 |
| Boulnois, Lucette | Poudre D'Or et Monnaies D'Argent au Tibet Appears to be a monetary history of Tibet during the period of Nepalese, Chinese, and native tangka coina. Not a catalog. Few pohotos, many maps. 249p, sc, 8.5x11", 1984? | FIND IT |
| Hellrigl & Gabrisch | Tibet: A Philatelic and Numismatic Bibliography 205 numismatic & 300 philatelic books & articles with capsule descriptions. Chapters: Coins, Paper, Medals, Primitive Money, Selected Auction Catalogs. 75p, 8.5x11, hc, 1983 (Damaged sc copy $10) New: | 35.00 |
| Spink New York | Auction 11-12 December 2000 Rudko-Halpert collection, 315 lots of Tibet coins, paper, Fantasy dollars, and Malla coins (plus other world & US coins). Set some price records. | FIND IT |
| Baldwin, Ma, Gillio, Monetarium | Catalog 40, 1 September 2005 Karl Gabrisch collection (first 370 lots) of Nepal, Ladakh, Garhwal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet coins, banknotes, fantasies, medals & related Chinese items (plus additional Asian lots totalling 1470). Still available online at the auctionsite. | FIND IT |
| Chinese Num. Assn. | A Collection of Chinese Numismatic Theses #4 48 articles on all aspects of Chinese numismatics. Click on title above to see contents. Chinese text with brief English summary of each article. Two articles on Tibetan items, one on Vietnamese cash. 493p+8cpl, 7.5x10, sc, 2002 | 40.00 |
| Panish, Charles | Coinage of Ladakh Silver timasha coinage in Persian & Nagari for this West-Tibetan state, history & catalog. Article in ANA Museum Notes #16, 1970 p.185-88 + Pl.XXXVII (original offprint $5) Photocopy: | .50 |
| VIETNAM / INDOCHINA |
| SEE ALSO: Hindu S.E. Asia section above, and Charms and Exonumia sections below. Online BIBLIOGRAPHY |
| Barker, R. Allan | The Historical Cash Coins of Vietnam Part I: Official and Semi-Official Coins Comprehensive catalog of official and attributable coins in historical context with excellent illustrations, in English but usable by Vietnamese and Chinese readers.. Both rubbings and knockout color photos on art paper with descriptions to clarify all variety distinctions. Numerous charts, maps and indexes. Replaces Novak and supercedes all other references (excepting unofficial series). Contains new discoveries. Detailed forgery analysis. Valuation guide. Displays the beauty and range of the series as no other work. These are low-resolution scans, but take a look and then tell me you can live without this book!: An early reign Catalog page Reign introduction Forgeries . More Scans 407p, 7.5x10.5", hardcover, 2005. (Postage: USA $2.93 Media or $4.80 Priority; Non-USA $11.95 Air) | 49.50 |
| Miura Gosen | Annam Senpu Excellent Japanese work on Vietnam coins. Vol 1: silver bars, round silver, silver cash, and large-size coppers, 66p, 1963?; Vol 2: Rekiduisen-nobu (Official Cash coins) 112pp, 1966; Vol 3: Teruisen-nobu (Unofficial & Rebel Cash coins), including Javanese 110p, 1965 . There is a 1975? reprint of all three volumes string bound in a blue case, but the page numbers in Novak refer to the originals. OP & Rare (V.1 Alone $60) | FIND IT |
| Yunnan & Guangxi Num. Socs. | Lieh Su Dong Tien Nam (Vietnamese Historical Currency) Color-photo illustrated catalog of all Vietnamese money, from cash (lovely specimens), multiple & amuletic cash, silver/gold bars, rounds & 10-Liangs, FIC (by date), paper (full size, 2 sides), N&S Viet series, separate section on rebel/uncertain cash. 89p Chinese text. 1-10 rarity scale. Not comprehensive, but the photos, rarity ratings, & new discoveries make it an important work. The overall scholarship is suspect, as the cash section includes many unrecognized forgeries and fantasies. 522p, 8.5x11.5, hc, 1993 | FIND IT |
| Pham Quoc Quan, et. al. | Tien Kim Loai Viet Nam Lavish color work on Vietnamese base-metal coinage of all periods, using holdings of the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi. Most useful for unofficial and private cash not covered in Barker, but not a "must have" work for most Vietnam collectors. Good photos of high grade specimens, often multiple examples. Bilingual with extensive English text. 308p, 8.5x12", hc, 2005, 700 printed | 135.00 |
| Novak, John | A Working Aid for Collectors of Annamese Coins Numbered attribution guide by stroke order with cross-references. Often used as a catalog, and still quite useful as it covers unofficial and questionable issues not in Barker. 118p, sc, 1967?R1989, OP [$20-25] | FIND IT |
| Toda, Edward | Annam and its Minor Currency Before Barker, this was the primary English-language reference for Vietnamese cash. It (erroneously) assigns the "small" cash which will be covered in Barker's second volume, to various kings. 1882R1996 Now online, along with an identifier, at TODA Bruce Smith reprint as East Asia Journal #6, including concordance with Craig and Novak numbers, market valuations, and text integrated with illustrations.
| 25.00 |
| Toda, Edward | Annam Rebels Toda's Rebel listings, with introduction & commentary interpolated, photocopy production by John Novak of Cash on the Line fame. .20p, sc, 1966? | 1.00 |
| Gorny, Norman | A Quick Reference Guide to Annam and its Minor Currency Pasteup of illustrations from Toda's original work with ruler's name, T#, S#. Does not include text, nor listings after 1792 AD, wich are in KM anyway. A useful quick identifier. 24p, sc, 5.5x8.5, 2006 | 1.25 |
| Hirose Teruo | Shima Sen Bunrui Senpu Meaning "miscellaneous cash" these are coherent series of cash which can not be clearly assigned to issuers. Some now known to be Javanese or Vietnamese, others likely Chinese or even Japanese. Japanese text. Photocopy. 137p, coil-bound, 1987R | 25.00 |
| Schroeder, Albert | Annam Etudes Numismatiques Standard French-language work on Vietnamese cash, silver, and gold, originally issued as an oversize volume containing historical background and a catalog, plus a separate case of plates. Now extremely rare. Scans of Schroeder's plates are online at charm.ru. (Plates only, 66 sides, usable but not great $5.00) | FIND IT |
| Novak, John A. & Permar, Bernard | Albert Schroeder's Gold and Silver Coins of Annam Based on the standard but unobtainable French-language work by Schroeder, it is a pasteup of the gold & silver listings with photos in text, and translated to English. A very useful substitute. 90p, 5.5x8.5", (1905)R1968 (softcover $17.50); Hardcover | 25.00 |
| Permar, B. J. / Lozoski, Walter | Catalogue of Annam Coins 968-1955 / Coin of the Annam An unacknowledged English translation of the catalog portion of Schroeder's French-language work, both copper and gold-silver issues. Includes poorly photocopied plates. Plates before text in sc; rarity comments added to hc & other minor differences. . 77p+73pl, 8.5x11" hc; 7.5x9.5" sc, 1963 | FIND IT |
| Semans, Scott | Vietnam 10 Lang Silver Bars An online article. | |
| Sylvester, John & Hüsken, André | The Traditional Awards of Annam Comprehensive catalog of both military decorations (Khanh, Boi & Bai) and the silver award coi.nage (Tien), the first comprehensive new treatment since Schroeder. There is some background on the evolution and use of these pieces, but little information on contemporary or later copies, or how to distinguish them. Many types are photo-illustrated, though the Tien tending to be second generation from sales catalogs. Some general comments on market prices. English, Fench & German text. 196p, 8.5x12, hc, 2001 | 89.50 |
| Thierry, Francois | Monnaies d'Extreme Orient: II Vietnam Japon France's top Oriental numismatist catalogs the Bibliotheque Nationale holdings: Japan and 337 Vietnamese, particularly multiple cash, round and bar-shaped AR and AV, and official amulets, beautifully photographed and (often for the first time) knowledgeably explained. French text. 92p+106pl, 8x12, sc, 1986 | 50.00 |
| Thierry, Francois | Catalogue des Monnaies Vietnamiennes Numismatic & historical background plus catalog of 1929 cash, multiples & amulets, plus some silver, gold, and bars in Bibliotheque Nationale collection. Expensive, but top-notch scholarship. French text. 125p+39pl, 8x12", sc, 1987 | 125.00 |
| Thierry, Francois | Catalogue des Monnaies Vietnamiennes: Supplément 554 coins, many unpublished, recent additions to BN collection, mainly copper but some silver & gold. French text. 117p, 8x12", sc, 2001 | 125.00 |
| Daniel, H. A. | France (Cat. & Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency, V. I: FRANCE) Political & Numismatic history of French Indochina, Cochinchina, Laos, Cambodia with catalog of coins, banknotes, tokens: detailed specs, cat #'s, photos (so-so), market values. A bit more detail than KM & Pick. 2nd ed., 140p, sc, 1975 some superficial cover damage. | 19.50 |
| Daniel, H. A. | Republic of Viet Nam (Catalog and Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency, V. II, Part 2) Covering South Vietnam. (Photocopy proof as sent to contributors $20) sc, 160p, 1992, OP [$50] | FIND IT |
| Daniel, H. A. | Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (Catalog and Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency, V. II, Part 3) Covering North vietnam. Over 450 types/vars of coins, banknotes, coupons, propaganda leaflets, bonds, receipts, etc. 1945-78, all items illustrated front & back, detailed background info & specs, prices in 6 grades. 322p, 8.5x11, hc, 1995 | 33.50 |
| Daniel, H. A. | Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Catalog and Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency Series) Covering Vietnam post-1975, coins and banknotes, all items ill. front & back, prices in 6 grades. There will also be a limited hardcover edition. DUE 2007 Reserve your copy now for best price. | |
| Thang, Pham | Tien Te Viet Nam A general history and catalog of Vietnamese money from earliest to 1975. Vietnamese text. Probably a good introductory work for Vietnamese readers, though the money items are catalogued in more depth in specialized works. Nice color plates, mostly of banknotes. 472p+32cpl, sc, 5.25x8.25", 1995 | FIND IT |
| Valota, Massimiliano | Dall'indocina Francese Al Vietnam - Banconote E Monete 1945 - 2004 Coins, banknotes, and MPC since 1945, probably strongest in its banknote coverage. Italian text. 80p, sc, A4, 2004 Availabel 60 Euros PPd: maneti@inwind.it | |
| Nguyen Van Phung | Paper Money of South Vietnam (1955-1975) History and catalog; b&w photos of all notes, both sides, full size, with Pick #s. 135p, 6x9", hc, 1988, OP? [$25+] | FIND IT |
| Emering, Ed | Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam: A Photographic Reference Published by Schiffer. 96p, 8.5x11, sc, 1997, ISBN 0-7643-0143-8 | FIND IT |
| Sylvester John, Foster, Frank & Bedlin, Angela (Ed.) | Decorations and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies 1950-1975 Catalog of ribboned military decorations of South Vietnam & allies (U.S., S. Korea, etc.) with detailed descriptions, rarity ratings, and background, plus political history of the conflict; 16 color plates. 79p+16cpl, 9x11, hc, 1998 [$25] | FIND IT |
| Sylvester, John Jr. | (Orders & Medals Series) Series of substantial, self-published booklets: The Orders and Medals of French Indochina, The Orders and Medals ofCambodia and Laos, The Orders and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam, The Orders and Medals of the Communist Governments of Indochina, The Medals of the Outside Countries for the Wars and Peaces in Indochina. Each is an illustrated catalog with a good deal of background and description. 35-70p, sc, 8.5x11", 1986,87,94 | FIND IT |
| Greenbaum, Craig | Amulets of Vietnam Color ph |