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| GENERAL & MULTI-REGION TITLES | ||
| SEE ALSO: Journals and Auctions sections below, and General Worldwide. | ||
| Mitchiner, Michael | Ancient & Classical World 600BC-600AD (OC&V #2) The entire ancient world, except Europe, in one volume: Origins of Western coinage, ancient Middle eastern series, Indo-Greek, Kushan, punchmark series, Tribal & later Indian, pre-T'ang China. Extensive historical & numismatic background on all series. Detailed listings with weights, transcription & translation of all legends, convenient format with listings & photo plates side by side. M#'s are widely used and this is still an important reference. Later works expand upon and reattribute certain series: Southern India Part 1 &2, Southeast Asia.. 760p, 8.5x12, 1978R Sample Page Out of print. [Estimated Value: $550] | 550.00 |
| Mitchiner, Michael | Non-Islamic States & Western Colonies AD600-1979 (OC&V #3) More than 4750 coins catalogued with photos: 1) India from the fall of the Guptas through rise of Islam, 2) Colonial & modern India & Ceylon, 3) Nepal, Assam, Tripura, Arakan, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Malay peninsula & Indonesia 600 AD to present, 4) (less useful) China, Japan, Annam & Korea from T'ang to present. Dynastic tables, historical background. Rendering in original script with translation for most coins. The India section alone is worth the price. Important listings of S.E. Asian odd & curious items. M#'s are widely used and this is still an important reference. Later works expand upon and reattribute certain series: Southern India Part 1 &2, Indian Tokens,Southeast Asia, Bangladesh. 640p, 8.5x12, 1979, List £125, Synopsis | 225.00 |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M. | Ancient Trade and Early Coinage Discusses the coinage of each region (Greece through Japan) from its origins, in light of trade, climate changes & population movements. Many series reclassified and redated, essentially updating his three-volume OC&V series published in the late 1970s. About 6000 coins catalogued with photo, valuations. Most of Vol. 1 deals with Mediterranean through Persian series, while Vol. 2 is India (punchmarks) and eastward. 2 volumes, 1420p, hc, 2004, List £150 Available from Charles Davis [Estimated Value: $275] | |
| Wicks, Robert | A Survey of Native Southeast Asian Coinage Circa 450 - 1850 Wicks' 1983 PhD thesis provides a unified numismatic history and catalog of prre-Colonial Burma, Thailand, S.E. Asia, Malaya & Indonesia, drawing on Millies and many ephemeral sources. A wealth of information difficult to find elsewhere. A rather poor photocopy is available from "University Microfilms" at $41 + sales tax, postpaid USA (Item# 8321917). | |
| 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 ISBN 0877277109 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Schwan, Fred & Boling, Joseph | World War II Remembered Brief histories of the WWII period and its effect on numismatic items for over 100 countries, with a meticulous catalog of coins, emergency & P.O.W. money, tokens, medals, decorations, banknotes, scrip, etc. Many items are not found in conventional references for the given countries. There are 130 dense pages on Japan alone. 864p, 8.5x11", hc, 1995 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Davenport, John | The Dollars of Africa, Asia & Oceania Usual Davenport format, full-sized, two-sided photos of every major type, including mideast and African counterstamp types & Fantasies. Separate valuations sheet. 208p, hc, 1969 | 19.50 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Plant, Richard | Greek, Semitic, Asiatic Coins & How to Read Them The only work linking alphabet charts, transliterations, and clear line illustrations of coins with brief overview of the coinage itself in such a way that the reader can learn by example to translate coin legends. Includes exercises with answer key. Not only Ancient Mediterranean & Semitic, but India, Tibet, Thailand, China & Orient as well. 257p, hc, 7x10", 1979, OP [Estimated Value: $125] THIS BOOK COMES IN AND OUT OF STOCK FREQUENTLY. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CURRENT STOCK STATUS AND PRICE | ASK |
| BHUTAN & SIKKIM | ||
| Panish, Charles | Early Coinage of Bhutan Background & brief catalog of Deb Rupee & Paisa, a system later adopted and expanded by KM. Published in ANS MuseumNotes #17, 1971 p.247-254 & pl. XLVII-III Photocopy | .75 |
| Bhattacharyya | Aspect of Cultural History of Sikkim in Coinage Background on the single coin type issued by this semi-Indpendent state. 97p+14pl, 5.5x9", hc, 1984 | 6.50 |
| Bohora, Anil & Snrrason, G. | Banknotes of Bhutan The 41 types of Bhutan banknotes catalogued with extensive details and good two-sided, full-color photos. Much background info and extras, beautiful layout. It is hard to imagine a more definitive treatment. 141p, 7x9", sc, 2009 Price $25 + $6 postage from the author. | |
| BURMA (Myanmar) / ARAKAN / BANGLADESH | ||
| SEE ALSO: Hindu S. E. Asia section (below) and Ethnographic Monies page. | ||
| Robinson & Shaw | Coins and Banknotes of Burma Excellent, in-depth historical and numismatic work,from ancient Pegu and Arakan through modern banknotes, animal weights. Good plates, valuations. Well written & produced. The Arakan listings have been supplemented elsewhere, but for other series this is still the standard reference. 160p+4pl/12cpl, 1980, sc | 27.50 |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $40+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M. | Coinage and History of Bangladesh and Later Arakan (The Land of Water) Numismatic & political history of Bangladesh with catalog of 420 coins, ca. 300 BC through Arakan kings. Best coverage available for early through Harikela, and Arakan listings supercede Robinson & Sshaw; Goron & Goenka catalog Bengal Sultans more comprehensively Enlarged photos, transliterations & translations of legends. 160p, hc, 12.5x8.5, 2000 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Robinson, Michael et. al. | (Arakan Articles) The So-Called "Arakan" Mint Rupees of the Bengal Sultans,Shroff Marks on Arakanese Tankahs, and others on Indian numismatic topics, photocopies from MacDowall et. al. Indian Numismatics: History, Art & Culture... 36p, loose | 3.00 |
| Robinson, Michael | The Lead and Tin Coins of Pegu and Tenasserim Limited printing in-depth work on these uncommon Burmese series with 18 original glossy photo plates bound in. Many items not published elsewhere. 88p+23pl, 8.5x11, sc, 1986, OP | 75.00 |
| Robinson & Shaw | Die Varieties of 19th Century Burmese Copper Coins 12p+4 glossy pl, sc, 1984 | 8.50 |
| Singh, Jai Prakash | Coinage of Bengal and its Neighbourhood Seven brief essays on Ancient (2), Bengal Sult, Tripura (3) & Kachar. 40p+2pl, 6x9, sc, 1980 | 1.95 |
| Deyell, John | The Trade Coinage of Chittagong Region in the Mid-Sixteenth Century (Offprint: p207-235 J.As.Soc.Bangladesh, V40#2,12/95); Catalog & discussion of 17 crude types imitating Delhi, Bengal & Mughal Tankas issued1538-74 prior to the trilingual Arakan series. 4 plates. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Braun, Rolf & Ilse | Opium Weights / Opium Gewichte Photos of 630 pcs, German/English/French text. Origin of name, historical aspects, how made, material, weight systems, stamps, motifs. 240p, sc, 8.5x12", 1983, OP | NOT IN STOCK |
| Gear, Donald & Joan | Earth to Heaven: The Royal Animal-shaped Weights of the Burmese Empires Complex work on the Bird and Chinthe weights of the Mon and Burmese kingdoms: origin, symbolism, typology, dating. Does not deal with other "zodiac animal" types. Well illustrated. 320p, 6x9, sc, 1992R2002 The hardcover is out of print, but the softcover Thai reprint is available from Paragon Books | |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $150] | NOT IN STOCK |
| CAMBODIA (Kampuchea) | ||
| NOTE: SCWC 1801-1900, 5th ed. 2008 omits the 1860 listings! | ||
| Lim, Allan | A Comprehensive Guide of Coins & Banknotes from the Kingdom of Cambodia Catalog of coins & banknotes from Funan Kingdom to present, with color photos, values. Some seldom-published early types, but focus is on banknotes (more depth than SCWPM) 90p, 6x8.5", sc, 2008 A nice effort, but limited printing, so rather expensive. Contact the author. | |
| Panish / Cribb | The Coins of North Cambodia Background & catalog of the Battambang coinage c.1500-1870 so poorly cataloged in KM, from ANA Museum Notes 20, 1975, p. 161-174. Photocopies. | 1.00 |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Coins of Battambang Cambodia Photocopy booklet of an article from Num. and Philatelic J. of Japan 6/1914 9p | NOT IN STOCK |
| Coedes, George | Angkor Revised translation of 1943 work on the history, religion, architecture & archaeology of the 8-13th Century Cambodian capital. Numerous photos. 118p, 5x8, sc, 1943RR1963R1990. | 12.50 |
| CEYLON (Sri Lanka) / MALDIVES | ||
| SEE ALSO: Colonial section (below). Comprehensive BIBLIOGRAPHY for Ceylon. | ||
| Codrington, H.W. | Ceylon Coins & Currency (Colombo Museum) Longtime standard on the history of early through Colonial (Portuguese, Dutch, British) periods with catalog, historical documents, bibliography. 283p+7pl, 9.75x12", sc, 1924R1975 For plates from the original edition see Kavan Ratnatunga's website | NOT IN STOCK |
| Bopearachchi & Wickkremesinhe | Ruhuna: An Ancient Civilisation Re-visited Early indigenous and foreign coins, seals & other metal objects from Ruhunu Rata & other sites, mostly unpublished. Good catalog & drawings with fair photos. 145p+41pl+2cpl, 8x11.5, 1999 REVIEW | 60.00 |
| Bopearachchi and Weerakkody | Origin, Evolution and Circulation of Foreign Coins in the Indian Ocean Two sets of well-ilustrated essays: 1) Origins of coinage: Greece (Burnett, Grandjean), China (Thierry), Islamic (Porter), Banknotes (Hewitt), 2) Sri Lankan coins,paper & foreign coinage found there (7 essays). 272p, hc, 9x11", 1998 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Davis, T. W. Rhys | On The Ancient Coins and Measures of Ceylon History & description of the coinage based on earlier sources & his own observations. 64p+1pl, 7.5x10", sc, 1877R1975 Badly water-stained copy: | 10.00 |
| Lapa, Frank | Kandy Kings of Ceylon 1055-1295 AD Catalog and variety guide to the "standing man" coinage of the eleven post-Chola Kings of Ceylon. 44p, 5.5x8.5", sc, 1968, OP, Photocopy: (A revised version including a history of Ceylonese coinage was published in 1980 but apparently never marketed) | 2.00 |
| Krishnamurthy, R. & Wickramasinghe, S | A Catalogue of The Sangam Age Pandaya and Chola Coins In the National Museum, Colombo, SriLanka Background & catalog of 44 selected cast AE coins with goodcolor photos, line drawings, specs. Review: 39p, 5.5x8.5", sc, 2005 | 6.50 |
| Scholten, C | The Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories 1601- 1948 Long-time standard monetary history 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 | 45.00 |
| Sallay, T.M.U. | Sri Lanka:Currency of Recent Times 1938-1985 Summary & descriptions of Ceylonese currency, esp. 1938-85, some banking history. Detailed info & color plates on banknotes but not especially useful for coins. 121p+9cpl, sc, 1986 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Sirisena, O.M.R. | Medieval Gold coins of Sri Lanka (700-1100) History & detailed catalog of 91 pre-Chola Kahavanu and fractionals c. 700-1000 AD shown in color plates; edition of 500 copies. REVIEW 35p+11cpl,8.5x8.5", sc, 2002 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Browder, Tim | Maldive Islands Money Well-researched and standard work on money history of Maldives, with comprehensive catalog by date & variety. Paper money also. 48p, sc, 5.5x8", 1969 | 8.50 |
| COLONIAL SERIES | ||
| SEE ALSO: European Colonial page. | ||
| Pridmore, Fred | Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Part II: Asian Territories Important work, highly sought. Click title to see Contents. See also Glendining auction of Pridmore's collection. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Glendining & Baldwin | Pridmore Collection of the Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations: Part II Asian Territories, India, Australia British India to 1835, Ceylon, Penang, Singapore, Straits, Malaya, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Hong Kong, BTD's, tokens. With PR. Plates only fair. 10/81, 102p+25pl, 822 lots | NOT IN STOCK |
| Scholten, C | The Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories 1601- 1948 Long-time standard monetary history 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 | 45.00 |
| 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 (some copies). 624p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1996, OP [Estimated Value: $150+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. (11th ed, 1991 $5) 190p, sc, 7x10", 2002 (18th ed. 2007-09 is current edition) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Schulman, Jacques | Collection of H. T. Grogan Reprint of 1914 sale of Asian Colonial series with good plates, 2280 lots. Long-time standard source reference for Colonial series, most useful for Portuguese Asia. 140p+18pl | 30.00 |
| Shaw, W & Ali, M. | Malacca Coins Brief history & catalog of 34 Sultanate & Colonial (mostly Portuguese) coins. Muzium Negara. 20p, sc, 6x8.5", 1970 | 4.50 |
| 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. 251p+55cpl, hc, 8.5x11" DUE early 2011. Price likely in $50-60 range. Advise your interest now for either a discounted price, or info on best place to order. | |
| 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 Available from Charles Davis [Estimated Value: $110] | 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 ISBN 0877277109 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $40+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 Long-time standard monetary history 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 | 45.00 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $150?] A hc Reprint is available for Euro 50 from VanDerDussen. (Photocopy of 13 coin plates only: $1) | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $150?] A hc Reprint is available for €50 from VanDerDussen. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $150] | NOT IN STOCK |
| JAPAN: Sen & Pre-Meiji | ||
| SEE ALSO: Modern Japan and Charms sections below, and Closeouts page. Some older catalogs can be dlownloaded from the Bank of Japan site. | ||
| Hartill, David | Early Japanese Coins The new standard work on pre-Meiji coinages: cash, silver, gold, and a selection of e-sen. Includes introductory material on reigns, calligraphy, historical and numismatic introductions to each series, and a fascinating period scroll illustrating the steps in cash manufacture. The listing format is user-friendly, as in his China work, including illustrations, cross-references to JNDA and other specialized works, and rarity guide. Descriptions are given of the salient differences among varieties that are otherwise difficult for Western collectors to distinguish; a special finding guide for the maddeningly detailed Kanei Tsuho is alone worth the price of the book. 154p, sc, 8.25x11.75", 2011, List $17.95; also available as an e-book. | 17.00 |
| J.N.D.A. | The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Bank Notes (JNDA Catalog) Tightly packed volume covering all Japanese coinage & banknotes, plus some e-sen,Hansatsu, modern medals & souvenir cards. Also occupied Korea, North China, and Manchukuo issues. 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. 292p, sc, 6x8.25" (2007, 2008 editions $8.00; 2009 edition $10.00, Sorrry, I am sold out of the 2012 edition. | |
| 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, 08 Ed $8.00 Each) All before 2002, as available: | 4.00 |
| Sakuraki, S, Wang, H., Kornicki, P. | Catalogue of the Japanese Coin Collection (Pre-Meiji) in the British Museum History of pre-Meiji coinage & circulation, much about K. Masatsuna & his collection, tables on mint and date attribution, detailed catalog of 977 AE, 299 AR & AU, and 49 provincial coins. All coins plated in color, true size, 2 sides. Sample plate gold coins. Probably not useful for classifying varieties, as the photos are not large nor good enough to show small details and there are no verbal differentiations. There is no hardcover version. 137p+86pl, sc, 8.25x11.75", 2011, List $80 | 74.50 |
| 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 $250 each, sets $2250. 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. Available for DOWNLOAD. xx+281p+44pl, hc, 5.5x8.5", 1904R1962 OP Version with color plate between p. 6-7. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 or a set. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. Downloadable at zeno.ru 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 . | |
| 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) | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. This is the work that brings together all of the "oddball" cash you will find in mixed lots, which do not belong in the known series of Chinese, Japanese, or Vietnamese issues. Includes a section on Javanese issues. Japanese text. 77p, sc, 6x8.25", 1984R | NOT IN STOCK |
| Ohashi Yoshiharu | Osumi no kuni Kajiki-mura shochu Kobu oyobi Teichusen senpu Excellent work on the copies of Chinese Hung Wu and Ta Chung cast in 16th Century Japan.Extensive ttest plus catalog of 127 pieces. 54p, 7x10, sc, 1959R1974, OP | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $50+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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? | 45.00 |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Japan: Kwan-Ei-Tsu-Ho Coins An elementary guide with nice woodcut illustrations. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Ogawa Yoshinori | The Catalog of Japanese Coins Shin kanei tsuho Work on New Kanei from Yokohama club with O.Y. as compiler. Diagrams and translations of variety names will help non-Japanese readers. Valuations. OP and brings $125 in YahooJapan auctions. 144p, 6x8, sc OP | 75.00 |
| Takekawa, Hisanori | Gold and Silver Japanese Coins English and French translation of this 1849 text (Coole-NL) on Kobans, Obans, etc, about 50% provincial. Drawings (many unclear) vs rubbings used; photos added are mostly spurious. For the specialist. 199p, 8.5x11", 1849RR1981 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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... | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 DOWNLOAD | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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? | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 |
| Vaarious Authors | DOWNLOAD TITLES Various older works - usually of limited usefulness - are available as free downloads. Please advise others you know of. Sorry, I can not advise you in the use of these sites. Sarazin, Fr.Ancient Gold Money of Japan Villaret, Numismatique Japonaise Kai Sei Ko Ho Sen More Downloads Bank of Japan Downloads National Library of Japan | NOT IN STOCK |
| JAPAN: Modern | ||
| SEE ALSO: Ancient Japan above, and Charms section below, and Closeouts page. | ||
| J.N.D.A. | The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Bank Notes (JNDA Catalog) Tightly packed volume covering all Japanese coinage & banknotes, plus some e-sen,Hansatsu, modern medals & souvenir cards. Also occupied Korea, North China, and Manchukuo issues. 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. 292p, sc, 6x8.25" (2007, 2008 editions $8.00; 2009 edition $10.00, Sorrry, I am sold out of the 2012 edition. | |
| 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, 08 Ed $8.00 Each) 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 $250 each, sets $2250. Please inquire. Note:Vols. 8 & 10 in stock @ $250 each. | |
| 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 |
| 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: | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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" | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins and paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Includes charms (539) & Chatelaines (45); Banknotes shown 2 sides; English summaries of all text; Prices considered above market. First issued 2005 (2006 ed); 338p+ads, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (2010 Ed $20) (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| Ohsung K & C. Co. | The Catalog of Korean Coins and Banknotes, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins & paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Cash coins (rubbings): distinguishes Pyong dot varieties & prices by furnace numbers; no charms; Banknotes shown 1 side; Prices considered above market. Successor of Kim il Sik catalog. (2003 Ed $9) 317p, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $40] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [$50] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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! Inquire about availability. 327p, 8.25x11.75", sc, 2002 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 or a set. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Gardner, C.T. | The Coinage of Korea Former standard for "yopchon" (cash) 60p, sc, 1892R various reprints. | 2.75 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 (some copies). 624p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1996, OP [Estimated Value: $150+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. (11th ed, 1991 $5) 190p, sc, 7x10", 2002 (18th ed. 2007-09 is current edition) | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | 4.50 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. 1000 items described, possibly including a few genuine pieces. Dificult to obtain as the forgers attempt to limit its distribution to novice collectors. 606p, 7x10.5",sc, 2005 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. The second edition includes new numbering and some additions (especially medals) but military decorations & errors were dropped. 184p, 6x9", hc, 1968R1975, OP [Estimated Value: $40] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $40] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 Nice used: | 25.00 |
| 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. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Shafer, Neil | A Guidebook of Philippine Paper Money Brief history & photo catalog (2 sides, b&w), values in 3 grades. 128p, 5x8", hc, 1964 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. 251p+55cpl, hc, 8.5x11" DUE early 2011. Price likely in $50-60 range. Advise your interest now for either a discounted price, or info on best place to order. | |
| 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 an important early summary work on Tok, Lat, C'ieng, etc.. and four articles by W. Harding Kneedler supplementing LeMays' work on bullet coinage, though including a number of dubious pieces. Plates are not as good as original journal articles, but better than the Anthology reprint. 148p+pl, 7x10", sc, 1937-49R1961 | NOT IN STOCK |
| LeMay, Reginald et al | Siamese Coins and Tokens: An Anthology Reprints of LeMay The Coinage of Siam, the pioneering and still very useful work on bullet money, etc., and Guehler's supplements (4 articles from Siam Society Journal) on bullets, Kneedler The Coins of North Siam the basic work for Tok, Lat, C'ieng etc., 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. & Semans, S. | Thai Commemorative Bullet Coins Online information sheet expanding Ruh's Jan.1972 World Coins Magazine article on multiple-mark (presentation) bullets, a series not well published. | |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $35] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $30] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. Sales #9 to date are online with prices realized. (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 BACKORDERED | |
| 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, OP Reprints have b&w plates. See LeMay et. al Anthology DOWNLOAD | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 Nice Used | 50.00 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 (Poorly bound, pages will come loose.) | INQUIRE |
| 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 the regional chair. Outside USA see ONS website. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 in a Western language. German text. 74p+43pl, 21x21cm, sc, 1990 | 33.50 |
| 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 Extensive critical review and supplement by Wolfgang Bertsch in JONS #177 (Autumn, 2003). | 150.00 |
| (Xu zu gen, Editing supervisor) | Zhong guo jin rong zhen gui wen wu daang guan da dian. Xi zang juan The poor photos in Zhong Guo Xi Zang . . . are here enlarged and photoshopped for some additional clarity and presented in a large format work. Includes photos of some rare banknotes not included in that work. Useful in variety research & authentication. Brief review by Bertch J. ONS #200, 2009, OP 224p, 79x110c, hc, 2002. Please inquire if interested. [Estimated Value: $250] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Jia Lin | Collection of Tibetan Bullion Customs and Tibetan Coins Gold and silver in Tibetan history, politics, religion & art (with 32 plates); History of Tibetan coins & banknotes with 132 types/ varieties in decent color plates; Chinese text, English contents. An errata is needed, as some photos have mismatched obv./rev. 367p+104cpl, 5.5x8.25", sc, 2002 | 65.00 |
| 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. The bamknote plates are in color. 140p+60pl, hc, 1987 PRC. | 20.00 |
| Cresswell, Oliver D. | Tibetan Coins Type / date listings, some variety information, translation of legends, redued rubbings as illustrations. Essays on history, language, religion and coinage, and charts on numerals, legends, symbols, etc. are useful, but as a catalog KM is far better. 42p+25pl, sc, 5.5x8.25", 1977, OP [Estmated retail $15] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. The essential tool for recognizing forgeries of all periods, which appear all too regularly in auctions. 23p+30pl, rb, 8.25x11.75", 2003 Available only from the author as a MSWord document, including update sections for US$75.00. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 the author. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. | 16.50 |
| 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. Photocopy of article in Munstersche Numismatische Zeitung 1982/4, plus English summary. 6p. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. [Estimated Value: $12.50 / $35] | |
| Jang Huey Shinn | Catalog of Chinese Coins Type and variety catalog of China, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Tibet Silver gold, aluminium and nickel coinages. Uses rubbings as illustrations. Four prices for each entry: Kann (1966), SCWC (1990), Jang's 1982 edition, and current price. Varieties are broken down in great detail, especially for Xinjiang. The Tibet section is also useful if Yen Zheng Min is not available. 442p, 6x8, sc, 1994 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 coinage. Not a catalog. Few pohotos, many maps. 249p, sc, 8.5x11", 1984? | NOT IN STOCK |
| Hellrigl, Wolfgang & Gabrisch, Karl | Tibet: A Philatelic and Numismatic Bibliography 205 numismatic & 300 philatelic books & articles with capsule descriptions. Chapters: Coins, Paper, Medals, Primitive Money, Selected Auction Catalogs. A Supplement to ONS Newsletter #169, 2001 #3 by Bertsch updates this work. 75p, 8.5x11, hc, 1983 Water-damaged sc copy, crinkling and staining but usable: | 10.00 |
| Spink New York | Auction 11-12 December 2000 (Halpert Collection) Rudko-Halpert collection, 315 lots of Tibet coins, paper, Fantasy dollars, and Malla coins (plus other world & US coins). An important collection with some fantasy dollars unrecorded elsewhere; set some price records at the time. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 $3.16 Media or $4.95 Priority; Non-USA $13.95 Air) | 75.00 |
| 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) | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Pham Quoc Quan, et. al. | Tien Kim Loai Viet Nam (Vietnamese Coins) 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 [Estimated Value: $20-25] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 .Crinkled from water damage. | .95 |
| Greenbaum, Craig | (Minh Mang private coins), A Guide to Collecting Zinc Coins from Old Vietnam Two articles available for download: Minh Mang Zinc Coins | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. Still the best work on gold and silver coinaage. Now extremely rare. Scans of Schroeder's plates are online at charm.ru, while the entire catalog can be downloaded at Google books. (Plates only, 66 sides, usable but not great $5.00) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Lacroix, Désiré | Numismatique Annamite Can be downloaded: Part 1, Text, and Part 2, Plates 266p/40pl, 1900 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | 20.00 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Semans, Scott | Vietnam 10 Lang Silver Bars An online article. | |
| Silvestre, J. | Notes Pour Servir A La Recherche Et Au Classement Monnaies...Annam Woodcut illustrations. Available for DOWNLOAD 2v., 125p, 1883R1892 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. | 35.00 |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $50] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | 50.00 |
| Daniel, H. A. | Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Coins and Currency (Catalog and Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency Series) Unusually comprehsive catalog of coins, NCLT, banknotes, tokens, coupons, exchange certificates and other exonumia, all color, with valuations. Background info on most series, glossary, index, slick paper and improved layout from earlier works. Most useful for banknotes and exonumia, but some of the NCLT coins are surprisingly hard to track down. Only 220 copies sold outside Vietnam. Now OP but a second printing is expected; advise if interested. 168p, sc, 7x10", 2009, OP | 100.00 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 Available at €60 postpaid from the author. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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? [Estimated Value: $25+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Emering, Ed | Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam This and later works on Vietnamese military decorations are described and offered HERE | |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $25] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Greenbaum, Craig | Amulets of Vietnam Color photocopy work on some uniquely Vietnamese and numerous Vietnamese copies and imports of Chinese charms, from Schroeder, Thierry, and the author's collection. Detailed descriptions and commentary on symbolism. Excellent color illustrations. No numbering or values. A useful guide for any charm collector. 192p, 8.5x11", stapled, 2005 Available for $14.95 plus postage ($3 US, $9 world) from the author . | NOT IN STOCK |
| XINJIANG (Sinkiang) / SOGDIANA | ||
| Cast Coinage Modern Coinage & Banknotes | ||
| CHARMS / AMULETS / ESEN / TEMPLE MONEY | ||
| CHINA CHARMS INDIA TEMPLE TOKENS Oriental coin catalogs often include charms, so SEE ALSO general listings for China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia. Chinese cash and charm works often include Korean & Vietnamese. | ||
| 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? | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 |
| Kuchiki, Ryukyo | Wakan Kokon Senkakan A 1798 work on Japanese (and Chinese?) charms available for download in four parts: part1 part2 part3 part4 | |
| Unknown | Gasenpu An 1899 catalog with 90 pages of Esen (woodcuts?). Instructions for Download. | |
| Kugahara, Tamotsu, a.k.a. Ota | E Sen No Soba Illustrates hundreds of pieces with descriptions & valuation; Japanese text. 197p, 6x7.5, 1972 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Yabase Kiyomatsu | Esen Zakko From Bonanza V.2#6-7, an introduction with illustrated examples of 27 categories, category headings translated. Photocpy. 19p,1966 | 2.00 |
| Fonahn, A. | Japanische Bildermünzen Catalog of 188 E-Sen with description (German) and decent rubbing. Only Esen text in a Western language. 19p+23pl,sc,1923R1974 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Petit, Karl | Talismans Monetiformes de Chine et du Japon A selection of 50 Chinese and 53 Japanese pieces from the Bibliothéque Royale, Brussels. French text with descriptions in English. Useful. 184p, hc, 6x8.25", 1981, OP | 40.00 |
| Mandel, E. | Trial Listing of Korean Charms & Amulets Aside from two hard-to-find Korean works, this is the only comprehensive listing of Korean charms. Rubbing illustratons. 150p, Loose, 1968R (optional 3 ring binder add $1) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Corean Coin Charms and Amulets Catalog of 207 specimens with rubbing-derived woodblock illustrations in text, translations but not transliterations of characters; one plate devoted to chatelaines. 40p+3pl, 6x9, sc, 1910R1963, 78, 92. Note: A supplement with 66 pieces & more discussion of chatelaines was published by Fredrick Starr in Vol.VII (1917) of Transactions of the Korean Branch of the R.A.S. (of Japan) Available As pdf download. (Ramsden: better 1963 reprint $5; Various reprints: | 2.75 |
| Han Yong-dal | Korean Charms & Yeolswaepae Gorgeous and probably comprehensive catalog of Charms and Chatelaines, including cash turned into charms. Most items illustrated with color photos. Korean text. 358p, 8.25x11.75", sc, 2007. Inquire about availability. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Won Chu Kao | (Korean Charms) Over 300 pieces illustrated and discussed, including large pieces. Sample Chinese & Japanese charms shown. Bilingual English / Korean. 284p, 6.5x9, hc, 1986, Seoul | NOT IN STOCK |
| Korean Coins, Banknotes & Stamps Dealer Assn. | Korean Coins and Banknotes Catalogue, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins and paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Includes charms (539) & Chatelaines (45); Banknotes shown 2 sides; English summaries of all text; Prices considered above market. First issued 2005 (2006 ed); 338p+ads, 6x9", sc, 9/2010 (2010 Ed. $20) | 32.50 |
| Greenbaum, Craig | Amulets of Vietnam Color photocopy work on some uniquely Vietnamese and numerous Vietnamese copies and imports of Chinese charms, from Schroeder, Thierry, and the author's collection. Detailed descriptions and commentary on symbolism. Excellent color illustrations. No numbering or values. A useful guide for any charm collector. 192p, 8.5x11", stapled, 2005 Available for $14.95 plus postage ($3 US, $9 world) from the author . | NOT IN STOCK |
| Kempgen, H-W | Palastmunzen Des Kaisers Minh-Mang - Originale und Vietnamesische Falschungen Well-illustrated 11p article comparing real and fake Vietnamese large cash, Geldgeschichtliche Nachrichten 3/88 photocopy: | 1.25 |
| Mandel, E. | Charms & Temple Pieces of the Malay Archipelago A catalog of the 20th Century "gobog" charms from my own and Mandel's collection, now much better covered in the Cribb work. 14p, 1976R, xerox. To be reprinted, but not taking backorders. | |
| 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 | 95.00 |
| EXONUMIA: MEDALS, TOKENS, BADGES | ||
| CHINA EXONUMIA INDIA EXONUMIA SEE ALSO: Thailand, and Charms sections above, and General WORLD Exonumia page. | ||
| 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 BACKORDERED | |
| Basso, Aldo | Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines Illustrated, priced catalog including regular coinage, Leper, tokens, medals, military decorations & errors. The second edition includes new numbering and some additions (especially medals) but military decorations & errors were dropped. 184p, 6x9", hc, 1968R1975, OP [Estimated Value: $40] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Bows, Ray | Vietnam Military Lore, 1959-1973: Another Way to Remember Catalog of US Military tokens, MPC, chits, propaganda leaflets, decorations, etc. with a history of the Posts that produced them. 720p, sc, 6x9", 1988 A 1997-98 work subtitled Legends, Shadows & Heroes reportedly repeats the token section, with new numbering. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Cunningham, Paul | Military Tokens of the United States V.2 (Overseas issues) Listed by country of use, some photo illus, values in text. Includes Algeria, China, India, Japan, Korea, Libya, Morocco, Okinawa, Philippines, Soloman, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan and a huge Vietnam section. Current standard work on series. Cross-ref to Curto. 461p, 8.5x11, hc, 1998 [Estimated Value: $50?] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Emering, Ed | Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam This and later works on Vietnamese military decorations are described and offered HERE | |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Schimmel, Jerry | German Tokens, Part II: (Colonial & Foreign) Hundreds of German-language tokens from German colonies, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland and worldwide, catalogued with rubbings & valuations. Over 200 from African & Asian locations. 159p, 5.5x8.5, sc, 1988 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Scholten, C | The Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories 1601- 1948 Long-time standard monetary history 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 | 45.00 |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $100+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $25] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| BANKNOTES | ||
| NOTE: Many coin references also include paper. I have noted this in the descriptions. See categories above. CHINA INDIA EAST ASIA ISLAM EUROPE WORLDWIDE | ||
| Bank of Japan | Zuroku Nihon no Kahei Comprehensive chronological history and catalog of all Japanese numismatics in 11 volumes. Covers hansatsu, all military, puppet bank & regular notes, plus Taiwan & Korea. See coin listings above for contents by volume. Banknotes shown full size, color, both sides. Volumes are sometimes available around $200 each, sets $2200. Please inquire. | |
| Bohora, Anil & Snrrason, G. | Banknotes of Bhutan The 41 types of Bhutan banknotes catalogued with extensive details and good two-sided, full-color photos. Much background info and extras, beautiful layout. It is hard to imagine a more definitive treatment. 141p, 7x9", sc, 2009 Available at $25 + $6 postage from the author. | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 [Estimated Value: $50] | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 Coins and Currency (Catalog and Guidebook of Southeast Asian Coins & Currency Series) Unusually comprehsive catalog of coins, NCLT, banknotes, tokens, coupons, exchange certificates and other exonumia, all color, with valuations. Background info on most series, glossary, index, slick paper and improved layout from earlier works. Most useful for banknotes and exonumia, but some of the NCLT coins are surprisingly hard to track down. Only 220 copies sold outside Vietnam. Now OP but a second printing is expected; advise if interested. 168p, sc, 7x10", 2009, OP | 100.00 |
| Devakula, M.R. P. (Bank of Thailand) | Centenary of Thai Banknote: 1902-2002 Bilingual, lavishly illustrated history of Thai banknotes. Not a catalog. New information on WWII era notes. All types full size, full color, both sides. Fully bilingual. Reviewed 5/03 NIBul.v.38#5, and ESylum Vol 6#7. 448p, hc, 8.5x12", 2002 [Estimated Value: $75+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| J.N.D.A. | The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Bank Notes (JNDA Catalog) Tightly packed volume covering all Japanese coinage & banknotes, plus some e-sen,Hansatsu, modern medals & souvenir cards. Also occupied Korea, North China, and Manchukuo issues. 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. 292p, sc, 6x8.25" (2007, 2008 editions $8.00; 2009 edition $10.00, Sorrry, I am sold out of the 2012 edition. | |
| 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, 08 Ed $8.00 Each) All before 2002, as available: | 4.00 |
| Keller, Arnold (I.B.N.S.) | Paper Money of the 20th Century, V.1 Catalog of Malaysia region notes edited by IBNS members from a Keller Ms. Includes Rubber export coupons possibly not listed elsewhere. 123p, 8.5x11", looseleaf in binder, 1973 [Estimated Value: $20] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Little, Silas | Banknotes of Thailand Pioneering catalog with numbering system, reduced b&w photos & specs. Corrections & market valuations sheets laid in. Superceded by Stewart & others. 22p, sc, 8.5x11, 1973 | NOT IN STOCK |
| Korean Coins, Banknotes & Stamps Dealer Assn. | Korean Coins and Banknotes Catalogue, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins and paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Includes charms (539) & Chatelaines (45); Banknotes shown 2 sides; English summaries of all text; Prices considered above market. First issued 2005 (2006 ed); 338p+ads, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| Ohsung K & C. Co. | The Catalog of Korean Coins and Banknotes, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins & paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Cash coins (rubbings): distinguishes Pyong dot varieties & prices by furnace numbers; no charms; Banknotes shown 1 side; Prices considered above market. Successor of Kim il Sik catalog. (2003 Ed $9) 317p, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| Korean Coins, Banknotes & Stamps Dealer Assn. | Korean Coins and Banknotes Catalogue, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins and paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Includes charms (539) & Chatelaines (45); Banknotes shown 2 sides; English summaries of all text; Prices considered above market. First issued 2005 (2006 ed); 338p+ads, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| Ohsung K & C. Co. | The Catalog of Korean Coins and Banknotes, 2011 Ed. Color photos & prices in several grades for all coins & paper; similar to the JNDA catalog in Japan. Cash coins (rubbings): distinguishes Pyong dot varieties & prices by furnace numbers; no charms; Banknotes shown 1 side; Prices considered above market. Successor of Kim il Sik catalog. (2003 Ed $9) 317p, 6x9", sc, 9/2010; (Both 2011 Korea guides for $60) | 32.50 |
| 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? [Estimated Value: $25+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Saeng-Ngern, Somchai | Thai Banknotes Catalogue Reportedly a comprehensive catalog with good images, market values, and extensive background information. Thai & English text. 254p, hc, 8.5x12, 2005 Available at $24 (postpaid?) from aution firm Eurseree. | NOT IN STOCK |
| Schwan, Fred | The Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates Background, catalog by series including variants, photo, # printed, values in 3-6 grades. Although not issued for specific locations, most were used in Japan, Korea, or Vietnam. hc,8.5x11",1981,1997,2002,04? [Estimated Value: $50] | NOT IN STOCK |
| Shafer, Neil | A Guidebook of Philippine Paper Money Brief history & photo catalog (2 sides, b&w), values in 3 grades. 128p, 5x8", hc, 1964 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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" | NOT IN STOCK |
| Stewart, Charles | Thai Banknotes Comprehensive catalog (no #s) with full-size, two-sided color plates of all? notes. Thai & English text. No valuations. 126p, sc,8.5x11, 1985 (1991 hc exists) | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 |
| 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. (11th ed, 1991 $5) 190p, sc, 7x10", 2002 (18th ed. 2007-09 is current edition) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Thailand National Bank | (Thailand's Banknotes) Deluxe format with lovely 2-sided color photos of all(?) Thai notes. History & current banknote printing illustrated. Thai text. A reasonable substitute for the hard-to-find recent work by Devakula 240p, 8.5x12, hc, 1987, Reduced: | 39.50 |
| 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 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. 522p, 8.5x11.5, hc, 1993 OP [Estimated Value: $125+] | NOT IN STOCK |
| JOURNALS / NEWSLETTERS / COLLECTIONS of ARTICLES | ||
| SEE ALSO: GENERAL WORLD for additional collections and club journals. | ||
| 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: | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 (#4 $3; #12-16 in binder but missing cover pages $12.50) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Novak, John | Cash On The Line Club journal 1966-69 on Oriental coins, esp. cash. Articles, news, ads. Many were photo-illustrated. Early numbers were a local club newsletter. Near-complete run #31-32,34-55,57-62 & 2-3 "specials" 600+ p., photocopies (Single issues @ .10/page) | 45.00 |
| Novak, John | Cash On The Line Club journal 1966-69 on Oriental coins, esp. cash. Articles, news, ads. Many were photo-illustrated. (Special: #54, 59, 60 originals $4.00 each) Originals #45-61 most issues available, price each: | 5.00 |
| Smith, Bruce, Ed. | East Asia Journal #7: Japan Special issue with reprints & original articles (Joe Cribb) on pre-Meiji Japanese. Includes "Abridged History of the Copper Coins of Japan" by Van de Polder, for-sale offers. 8.5x11, sc, 100p, 1984 | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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 |
| AUCTIONS / PRICE LISTS | ||
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ANCIENT CHINA MODERN CHINA INDIA EAST ASIA ISLAM ANCIENTS EUROPE ETHNOGRAPHIC EXONUMIA BY ISSUER LISTING of important Asia numismatic auctions. | ||
| Taisei. Spink-Taisei, Gillio, Ma, Monetarium, etc. | Auctions #1 (4/86) through #43 (2008) Hong Kong & Singapore venues THE most important auction series for Oriental coins & paper. (#9 India gold $35) I now have more of the recent ones, so if you ordered before, please ask again. Please ask for those wanted by number. See Reference LISTING of important Asia numismatic auctions. | 12.00 |
| Taisei (Japan) | Auction: Chinese Coins Collection & Old coins of Annam, Korea, and Japan The first important auction of cast Oriental coins with excellent plates. Precedes forgery explosion in China which polluted many later auctions. 36p+39pl, 8x12, sc, 11/77 | 12.00 |
| Money Co. (Richard Nelson) | Auctions, incl. Hong Kong venues. Some of the most varied and unusual material found at auction, with specialty in China, Japan, Asia, odd & curious, exonumia. #1 (6/78) - 9, 11 - 13, 15, 17, 20, 25 $9 Each, $7 each for 5 or more; #10, 14, 19, 22, 23 $12 each; #16 (9/85) $40; #24 (8/90) $15 #18, 21, 26 not available Money Co. Traders (HK) small auctions #1, 2, 3 $6 each Please ask for those wanted by number. See Reference LISTING of important Asia numismatic auctions to find the numbers. | 9.00+ |
| Pacific Coast | Auctions 9/88, 9/89, 9/90 Hong Kong sales, general world, heavy in Asia 9/89=Boling Japan. Each: | 12.00 |
| 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). DUE NOVEMBER 04 (Sample catalog $12) | 45.00 |
| Glendining & Baldwin | Pridmore Collection of the Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations: Part II Asian Territories, India, Australia British India to 1835, Ceylon, Penang, Singapore, Straits, Malaya, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Hong Kong, BTD's, tokens. With PR. Plates only fair. 10/81, 102p+25pl, 822 lots | NOT IN STOCK |
| 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. (11th ed, 1991 $5) 190p, sc, 7x10", 2002 (18th ed. 2007-09 is current edition) | NOT IN STOCK |
| Semans, Scott | List 59T, Coinage of Thailand Enlarged reprint of 9/95 fixed-price listing of Hindu S.E. Asia, Thai pre-coin, bullet & flat coins, tokens, medals, artifacts, weights, etc. Most items are sold out. 12p, 8.5x11" | 1.25 |
| 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 for Tibet. | NOT IN STOCK |
| CLOSEOUTS & SINGLE COPY TITLES HERE | ||