Ii confederate and southern state bonds a descriptive listing, including rarity criswell, grover c. This book is the standard reference used by collectors and dealers alike. The first confederate banknotes printed at richmond appeared in may, 1861 after the shooting started. Dec 27, 2014 in addition to his books on confederate and southern states currency and confederate bonds, mr.
Published by criswell s chriswells publications, st. Obsolete currency 18001866 confederate currency 18611865 southern state currency 1830s1873 us currency 18611869. It has the likeness of confederate president jefferson davis in the center. Collectorinvestor jerry wayne hiltons collecting confederate currency hobby or and investment. Criswell also reprinted at least one book on southern banking history. The standard reference work in the southern states currency field is a guide book of southern states currency. This piece of confederate currency was issued on april 6 1863 and is so dated on the front of the note. I have a paperback copy of a banking history of louisiana by stephen caldwell, a professor at louisiana state university that was originally published in 1935 by lsu press and. Coverage includes large size notes, small size notes, encased postage stamps, confederate states of america issues, and colonial and continental currency. This book was written by pierre fricke and edited by stephen goldsmith. In addition to his books on confederate and southern states currency and confederate bonds, mr. Confederate and southern states currency criswells currency. Criswell set up type numbers as well as catalog numbers.
It lists a plethora of notes from banks as well as merchants scrip. An amazing account of confederate paper money including possible varieties. He was a dealer in this material, as well, for many years. Confederate paper money values values for confederate currency. Criswell 19341999, a flamboyant and energetic dealer who specialized in confederate and southern states currency. Confederate and southern states currency by grover criswell. It has the stamped serial numbers and the printed signatures just as is should have. Specializing in buying and selling confederate currency with extra attention given to new collectors. Although not exhaustive, it is a good resource on notes as it has notes from various states listed. Further information on counterfeits, errors, endorsements and back stamps, condition of notes, value and more.
Confederate and southern states currency by grover. Buy colonel grover criswell s guide to confederate money. The scans are in black and white, but the information between the covers are invaluable to all collectors. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. This is the version listed as figure t63 in criswells confederate currency book. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Home exhibit confederate currency featured confederate currency criswell type 45. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he. The confederate dollar, often called a greyback, was first issued into circulation in april 1861, when the confederacy was only two months old, and on the eve of the outbreak of the civil war at first, confederate currency was accepted throughout the south as a medium of exchange with high purchasing power.
Any new book on confederate currency is a cause for excitement. Elmore, as well as the new register of the treasury, robert tyler, the son of u. The confederate dollar, often called a greyback, was first issued into circulation in april 1861, when the confederacy was only two months old, and on the eve of the outbreak of the civil war. Nov 25, 2017 the first confederate banknotes printed at richmond appeared in may, 1861 after the shooting started. The appearance of a great new book on this topic is cause for joy. Confederate treasury civil war conferate notes and books. Pmg uses many of the books from this list for note identification and. The rare book, manuscript, and special collections library at duke. Book is in good condition with light wear and comes from a smokefree home. Criswell overview includes the 19581959 price list and supplement to volume 1 of criswells currency series. There are over 350 photos of obsolete southern currency and. Colonel grover criswells guide to confederate currency new edition complete and updated values criswell, grover c. This is the one listed as figure t57 in criswells book on confederate currency. Obsolete currency 18001866 obsolete currency also known as bank notes or broken bank notes was issued by banks during the antebellum and civil war era from the 1780s through 1866 in the united states.
This book is an easy and fun read introducing confederate paper money in the context of the founding of the confederate states of america and its history finance, war, social. Confederate money has become so much sought after that it is now becoming quite difficult to obtain in decent condition. Get the best deals on confederate currency book when you shop. This set is also an excellent educational addition to any ones war library and will benefit tremendously in your discussions on southern history with your family and friends, said col. Counterfeit notes passed for the real thing throughout the civil war. Confederate and southern states currency battleground antiques.
Buy colonel grover criswells guide to confederate money. Colonel grover criswells guide to confederate money. The different types are listed in grover criswells catalog of confederate notes. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. Discussion in for sale started by doug444, sep 15, 20.
The t numbers and the subtype numbers refer to the criswell catalog numbers of the csa and southern state currency. All grades of csa currency are now rapidly disappearing into collections. Date published 1964 keywords confederat curreny, confederate money. This catalog presents the history and design of confederate paper money by the leading expert grover c. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Elmore, as well as the new register of the treasury, robert tyler.
There has been several editions published since then. As the war progressed, however, confidence in the ultimate success. Confederate paper money book presentation copy by grover c criswell. Confederate and southern states currency criswells currency series vol. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be. Cuhaj who has done a nice job with detailed descriptions and very nice color photos of different currency. Criswell types 14 the magnificent montgomerys is indeed such a book. Sep 15, 20 this is a presentation copy of grover criswell s hardbound book, confederate and southern states currency a descriptive listing, including rarity and values, 4th edition, signed and dedicated to me, december 16, 1992.
Confederate and state currency referenced to friedberg, confederate and southern states currency by grover criswell, collecting confederate paper money by pierre fricke, southern states currency by hugh shull, a guide book of counterfeit confederate currency by george tremmel and comprehensive catalog and history of confederate bonds by. Confederate and southern states currency criswell s currency series vol. Colonel grover criswell s compendium, a guide to confederate money by criswell, grover colonel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The final companion piece to criswells confederate paper money book.
Confederate and southern state bonds a descriptive listing including rarity criswell, grover c. A great resource that includes full color scans of all the various counterfeits. Confederate states paper money 11th edition is a nice reference guide for the beginner collector or seasoned collector of obsolete southern currency. The comprehensive catalog of confederate paper money is col. For a short time after the outbreak of the civil war, confederate currency was accepted. Confederate currency introduction and history pierre fricke. Born in 1929 in chicago, criswell was an expert on confederate paper money, and wrote several books on the subject. Handini the book south carolina obsolete notes by austin m. Grover criswell, authority and internationally known confederate currency dealer. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. It contains all you need to know about the confederate currency system. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. At first, confederate currency was accepted throughout the south as a medium of exchange with high purchasing power. Post your confederate money and southern scrip coin talk.
Mar 24, 2011 the book north american currency by grover c. Confederate and southern states currency, grover c. Criswells 1961 book summary criswells currency series vol. Best book on the confederates currency during the civil war. Best book on the confederate s currency during the civil war. The check shown above hints at the style of grover c. This is the last criswell book to feature southern state notes. Catalog confederate paper money book grover criswell. Criswell even discusses counterfeit and bogus notes as well. Virtual gettysburgfeatured confederate currencycriswell. This is a presentation copy of grover criswells hardbound book, confederate and southern states currency a descriptive listing, including rarity and values, 4th edition, signed and dedicated to me, december 16. Confederate and southern states currency hardcover january 1, 1976 by grover c. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue.
The final companion piece to criswells confederate paper money book is tremmels book on confederate counterfeits. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. Duncan, columbia, south carolina, printer if you guessed the note on the bottom you are correct. Virtual gettysburgfeatured confederate currencycriswell type 8. Confederate currency 5 dollar treasury bill september 2, 1861 richmond virginia, christopher memminger t33. Confederate banknotes were cataloged by grover criswell who issued his confederate and southern states currency first edition in 1957.
A very rare book, the late criswells work was, and to many still is, definitive. There is an excellent book about confederate currency written by grover criswell in 1964 titled confederate and southern states currency. The t numbers and the subtype numbers refer to the criswell catalog numbers of. Grover authored several books including confederate and southern states currency and north american currency. Confederate and southern states currency criswells. Criswells currency series, volume 1, confederate and. Confederate and southern states currency battleground. It has the bust view of confederate president jefferson davis in the center. If you guessed the note on the top, well, dont feel so bad. Please do not call us about your confederate currency.
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