Catalogue of the Collection of Julius Guttag; New York, NY: Julius Guttag; 1929; 1st edition; Hardcover; VG/No DJ; 8vo; 514pp.; illus.; B&W; includes numerous photos; first free endpaper separated but included, has bookplate of original owner, excellent condition; this book is a catalog of the Julius Guttag Collection of Latin American coins. The collection comprises the coinage of Mexico, Central America, South America and the West Indies. Many colonial cob, pillar and portrait issues as well as Republic issues are included. The countries are listed alphabetically and the coins are presented in chronological order by date and then by variety. This is a monumental work and an excellent reference for any Spanish Colonial or Latin American coin collector.

Previously Unknown Spanish Gold Coins; Wichita, Kansas: American Numismatic Association; 1967; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 8vo; 16 pp.; illus.; B&W; this is a reprint of an article published in the Numismatist. "This is the fantastic and amazing story of one of the most important and informative discoveries ever recorded in the chronicles of numismatic history. It is the story of the discovery in 1964 of a Spanish treasure ship that sank in a hurricane off the east coast of Florida in the year 1715, two and a half centuries ago." This article discusses the new Spanish colonial gold cob discoveries made from coins salvaged from the 1715 wrecks. Coins discussed are Bogota 2 escudos, several varieties of Mexican 8, 4, 2, and 1 escudos, Cuzco 2 and 1 escudos, and Lima 8, 4, 2 and 1 escudos.  

Coins of Colombia; San Antonio, TX: Almanzar's Coins of the World; 1973; 1st edition; Softcover; XL; VG/No DJ; 8vo 97pp.; illus.; B&W; includes numerous photos; ex libris with usual markings and white tape reinforcement on the spine; this book is a catalog and price guide and deals with coins issued from 1812 through 1970 by republican forces and by independent Colombia. Known issues are listed by value, design, date, mint and issue, and estimated price for several grades.

The Coins of Paraguay; San Antonio, Texas: Almanzar's Coins of the World; 1971; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 12mo; 23pp.; illus.; B&W; contains Freeman Craig library stamp; cover shows light corner and edge wear; this book was intended by the authors to be the most complete list published of coinage from Paraguay. The coins covered in this guide are the 1 Centesimo, 1 Centimo, 2 Centesimos, 4 Centesimos, 5 Centavos, 5 Centimos, 10 Centavos, 10 Centimos, 15 Centimos, 20 Centavos, 25 Centimos, 50 Centavos, 50 Centimos, Un Peso, 2 Pesos, 5 Pesos, 10 Pesos and 300 Guaranies. Each coin type is referenced according to metal, diameter, weight, mint and date and each is given a value according to grade. Even though the valuations are not current, this book is a good comprehensive reference on the coinage of Paraguay.

The Coins of Peru 1822 - 1972; San Antonio, TX: Almanzar's Coins of the World; 1972; 1st edition; Softcover; VG+/No DJ; 12mo; 83pp.; illus.; B&W; includes obverse and reverse coin photos; written in English; this book lists all recorded coinage of the Peruvian republic, including the issues of North and South Peru. Almost all types are illustrated and major distinguishing characteristics are listed. Coins are priced in 3 to 5 grades that are generally available. A total of over 1100 coins are listed including all known dates, overdates, and varieties.

The Coins of Uruguay; San Antonio, Texas: Almanzar's Coins of the World; 1971; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; fo; 45pp.; illus.; B&W; this book is a guide to Republic period and later milled coins issued by the country of Uruguay. Each coin is represented by a photo, edge details, diameter, metal, mint, and value information. While the values are out of date, the identification information makes this a good reference of coinage from Uruguay.

Noticia Acerca del Gabinete Numismático de Cataluña y su Museo ; Barcelona, Spain: Gabinete Numismático de Cataluña; 1949; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 8vo; 38pp.; illus.; B&W; includes illustrations and photos; Spanish text; some light smudging on the cover; this book is written about the history, operation and holdings of the museum of the Gabinete Numismático de Cataluña.  

Hispaniola Divided; American Numismatic Association; 1965; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 12mo; 12pp.; illus.; B&W; contains Freeman Craig library stamp; cover spine somewhat faded; this monograph is a Numismatist article reprint of a brief history of the island of Hispaniola. The author uses the circulating gold and silver coinage and tokens to relay the island's historic events. He also discusses "the Land of Revolution", the Santo Domingo mint and its minting history, and as a finish, he represents the island history in a chronology which is separated into Western and Eastern island events.

The Coinage of Jamaica; San Antonio, TX: Almanzar's Coins of the World; 1966; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 12mo; 106pp.; illus.; B&W; includes numerous photos; this book is a catalog and price guide of the coinage of Jamaica. The topics covered are: history and early coins in Jamaica, listing of counterstamped coins (gold, silver and copper), minor silver coins issued for the British Colonies, modern Jamaican coinage 1869-1966, Jamaican paper money, and tokens, plantation rials, metal store cards, and workers tallies.

The Colonial Coinage of the U.S. Virgin Islands; Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Company; 1962; Softcover; 12mo; VG/No DJ; 61 pp.; illus.; B&W; "This book is an illustrated history and guide to the coins, tokens and paper money issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands under Danish and United States administration... All prices indicated in this book are based on rarity, auction records, private sales and dealer estimates." Topics covered are counterstamped coins, gold ducats, coins of the Danish West Indies, merchant's tokens, and Danish West Indies paper money.