Author Billy G. Crawford announced Feb. 4 the upcoming release of the second volume of his reference book, A Detailed Analysis of Lincoln Cent Varieties 1959 to Present.
The book will be produced in electronic PDF format on CD. It covers many of the Lincoln cent doubled dies and other varieties, as well as some varieties that have never been published. It will include a special section devoted to minting errors.
It contains new photos and detailed die markers, descriptions and comments that will aid in the accurate identification of Lincoln cent varieties. Many of the varieties illustrated can be found in pocket change, Crawford says.
He is offering a collector discount of $5 off the normal price of $39.95. Customers who pre-pay by March 6 will receive the discounted rate of $34.95, which includes shipping. Crawford will begin shipping orders on March 7.
Orders may be placed with personal checks, or money orders sent to Billy G. Crawford, 239 Barbara Drive, Ladson, SC 29456-4862. Payments via PayPal may be made on Crawford’s Web site, www.dvnmagazine.com/Volume_II.html.
The site contains the latest information on A Detailed Analysis of Lincoln Cent Varieties 1959 to Present. Visitors may also view sample pages from the book in PDF format.
Contact Crawford by e-mail at bcrawford@sc.rr.com.