They should be classified as national treasures.
Those examples of U.S. paper money, issued between 1861 and the late 1920's,
which often reflect early American life, are miniature engraved works of
art that among collectors are considered national treasures. Colloquial
names to identify some of those treasures are: buffalo bill, educational,
porthole, rainbow, tombstone, technicolor, watermelon, woodchopper, and
yes, jackass. To handle one of these treasures is to hold history in your
hands. In addition to engraved images of statesmen and the wife of a president,
they portray and evolutionary, revolutionary, and historical events.
These Informative and easy to read booklets are designed
to assist the beginning collector. They also contain stories and information
that will renew the interest of the more advanced hobbyist.
Individual titles are $2.00 each, postpaid
to United States addresses.
