"On the 50-cent greenbacks and on the $10 bill a steel engraving representing Lincoln's face (above) became familiar to all who looked at it." -- Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln, The War Years (1939.
This was the MOST important and prolific Lincoln image of his lifetime. For Americans, the Lincoln on the money was the Lincoln in the White House.
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It's a long road from conception to publication of a worthwhile numismatic book, one that will "connect with readers" (TM) and stand the test of time. After you've put in years of research to master your topic, don't fumble away your efforts for a successful book nearing the goal line. Let Fred Reed, author, editor and book packager of critically-acclaimed numismatic books for several decades help you achieve your goals and score. History of Collecting Confederate States of America Paper Money, Volume 1, 1865-1945
The preeminent contemporary cataloger of CSA paper money, Pierre Fricke, and acknowledged numismatic historian of the Civil War era, Fred Reed, combine efforts to bring to life the engaging saga of Rebel note collecting from the "hunter-gatherer" souvenir stage during the war to the full-fledged numismatic discipline collecting of these notes became in the years that followed. Rigorously documented and xtensively illustrated in full color, this work immediately becomes the standard for this field as the first book-length treatment of this long-neglected subject. The book also provides co-author Reed the opportunity to extend his research on this topic pioneered in his award-winning "Shades of the Blue & Grey" column in Abraham Lincoln: Beyond the American Icon
Whitman Publishing, 2012 Author/Lincolniana collector Fred Reed expands upon the themes he introduced in his award-winning book for the Lincoln Bicentennial. This work features the author's insightful commentary, as well as more than 1,000 entirely new images from Reed's collection, supplemented by rare and choice items from other private and public collections. Abraham Lincoln, the Image of His Greatness
Whitman Publishing, 2009 "Fred Reed’s artifact-based study is part of a movement of fine studies that recognize the cultural importance of images and keepsakes to understanding Abraham Lincoln. . . . Beautifully illustrated in full color, with hundreds of private and public images, Reed's book explores the popular depiction of Lincoln as 'ideal, idol, and icon.' The martyred president is seen on coins, tokens, medals, postage stamps, and paper money - and also in oil paintings, magazine covers, popular advertisements, political cartoons, and other diverse media. . . . Fred Reed understands the crucial role artifacts play in our memory and understanding of the 16th president." -- Daniel Weinberg, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc., Chicago
Show Me the Money, the Standard Catalog of Motion Picture, Television, Stage and Advertising Prop Money
McFarland, 2005 Movie money is often a key factor in cinema plots. Characters fight over it, marry for it, steal, bet and burn it. But to work on the screen the green must be seen, imitation greenbacks: diverse, colorful and eminently collectible -- all described for the first time in this masterful book. Civil War Encased Stamps, the Issuers and Their Times
BNR Press, 1995 "This book is a marvelous compendium with much welcome new data. Profusely illustrated, Reed's work has a breezy, informal style which makes it delightful as well as essential reading." -- Dr. Richard G. Doty, PhD, Curator, Smithsonian Institution Shades of the Blue & Grey
Shades of the Blue & Grey is book-length feature coverage of numismatic topics related to the Civil War, based on the author's extensive historical research and collecting experience. It has been honored by the Numismatic Literary Guild five times in the last six years as "Best Column," 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010. The Week That Was
What was the most significant calendar day in United States history numismatically? Years ago the present writer pondered that question, and over time developed a chronological database of more than 22,000 significant numismatic events to attempt to provide a cogent answer. He has been sharing his insights weekly in his Coin World column "The Week That Was" since January 17, 2005. TWTW attempts to answer that thorny question. Check it out; join in the fun, and decide for yourself. Entire contents Copyright © Fred Reed 2010, 2011, 2012 All Rights Reserved |
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