Trade tokens produced during the american revolution. Before the days of clipping coupons and scanning quick response qr codes, the early day merchants employed their own means of making their wares more enticing to customers. My goal is to create an online public catalog of all known trade tokens. Military tokens and chits of japan, 4th edition 1997 li. George hosek have published several books on nebraska trade tokens.
A listing of nebraska merchant trade tokens second. This token is listed in randolph in the nebraska trade tokens book. Iowa tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. An introduction to collecting antique saloon tokens. Us trade numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. Curto 19031993 was one of the first numismatic authors to focus on united states trade tokens. Nebraska merchant trade tokens nebraska token collectors club second edition, 2009. George hosek, nebraska trade token town rarity list, 1982. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Nebraska on them, said pfeiffer, who now lives in lincoln.
Johnson, apparently published in 1974, but im not sure who published it. A listing of nebraska merchant trade tokens second edition nebraska token collectors club, gary hosek on. This approach excludes coal mining company tokens, car wash and parking tokens, wooden nickels and food stamp tokens, since these are of more recent issue. In trade 20mm or 16 in diameter, round, good condition, aluminum this token is listed in bruning in the nebraska trade tokens book published by the nebraska token collectors club. Specializes in good for merchant tokens and vintage ephemera from the western u. Nebraska trade token town rarity list hosek, george on. Nebraska trade tokens 2020 third edition compiled and edited by jim ehlers and the nebraska token collectors club. Saloon tokens, also known as good fors and trade tokens are popularly traded in token collecting and token societies. He is a recognized expert in the field of trade tokens and exonumia of all types. Mary ulbricks cafe nebraska city nebraska secrets of cooking. Hosek, george nebraska maverick trade tokens attributed 1998 ho. Trade tokens have been used as a medium of exchange in texas since the establishment of the republic.
Luke johnson reports he has finished listing the nebraska catalog onto the site. This auction includes rare investment quality coins. Ive checked with local libraries, interlibrary loan, the minnesota historical society, ebay, and every online bookseller i can think of, but no one has it. Scotland is glossed over due to lack of examples known to the author. An auction website focusing on tokens and other exonumia. Nebraska trade tokens for sale louisiana trade tokens. Former resident collects tokens from former arlington merchants. Get the best deal for us trade tokens from the largest online selection at. Trade tokens the handbook of texas online texas state. Plattsmouthweeping water beaver lake nebraska city buy sell and trade has 2,504 members. Sometimes called merchant tokens, sometimes called good fors, trade tokens in the united states go. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
How do i send a book token to a friend in usa yahoo answers. Jun 05, 20 nebraska ne 2006 nebraska merchant trade tokens, george hosek my tokens are listed 2000 nebraska trade tokens, george f. Nebraska tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. Sometimes called merchant tokens, sometimes called good fors, trade tokens in the united states go back to the late 18th century, when event tokens were produced for circus acts and other performances it is thought that george washington used a copper token to see bill ricketts perform tricks on horses. My new mexico token book lists a number of military tokens for hachita.
These specialized coin books explore the primary united states tokens, including the colonial, merchant, hard times, transportation, trade, civil war, and gay nineties tokens. Former resident collects tokens from former arlington. The scarcity of specieand in particular the smaller denominationswas a formidable barrier to trade and traffic among the earlier settlers and pioneer business establishments. The tokens are categorized by english county in alphabetical order while wales, ireland and scotland are treated as categories in themselves. Find a scalloped token from your collection that is also listed in the indiana book and measure its size. You may also want to put antique and vintage tokens in a book to show your friends. Bookseller zone national book tokens are the only gift cards sold and accepted in bookshops across the uk and ireland, including waterstones, whsmith excluding most travel outlets, blackwell, eason, john smith, foyles and local independent bookshops. On maverick tokens tokens that have no city and state on them it is always helpful to check the state token book to see if see if other serious collectors agree that the token does, indeed, come from the city you believe it does. With a comprehensive us token book, youll access background information and vivid photographs on an expansive array of tokens. The book s focus is merchant trade tokens in use from the end of the civil war to the 1960s.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Coins exonumia tokens us trade nebraska auctions by. Maverick good for token j h maresh 2 12 cents nebraska. Plattsmouthweeping water beaver lake nebraska city buy. Pfeiffer started searching online auction sites for trade.
Schenkman whose book bimetallic trade tokens of the united states was the main reference for the information listed below. A listing of nebraska merchant trade tokens second edition. After you find trade tokens for sale, you can place some of them into a picture frame to hang on your wall. Pottery advertising books dolls games guitars movies music memorabilia paper records. The place was small, crowded and always had a waiting line. A very rare copy of this early edition of boynes highly detailed reference book of trade tokens revised by george c. This book published by mary ulbrick is simply photo copies, the edges appear to be torn rather then cut with sissors.
We have thousands of items in our store that are not listed here. Not much background on the town though, just that it is in grant county. I would use or or one of the other many online booksites. We published our last reference book in 2009 and felt it was time for. Compiled and edited by jim ehlers and the nebraska token collectors club. The books focus is merchant trade tokens in use from the end of the civil war to the 1960s. Discussion in coin chat started by circus, jul 17, 20. Silver pieces books tokens tokens sales tax coins, antiques. If you are interested in a token collection, consider u. In addition jim hemphill wrote a great book on tokens of york county nebraska. Jul 17, 20 nebraska ne 2006 nebraska merchant trade tokens, george hosek my tokens are listed 2000 nebraska trade tokens, george f. Find the auction date and venue, auction items for sale, and learn how to bid. Ive got 2 circulated brass trade tokens from tallyho 19511953 w.
In trade 21mm 16 in diameter, round, good condition, brass this token is listed in scottsbluff in the nebraska trade tokens book published by the nebraska token collectors club. Every such token in my collection measures valley to valley to match what is in wagamans book. Paper book tokens from uk or elsewhere may not be valid or accepted in us so amazon or if you have a credit card handy is your best bet. An introduction to a fascinating hobby for american western history enthusiasts or for specialty coin collectors. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fantastic offering from an estate from northeast nebraska. Get the best deals on us trade tokens when you shop the largest. Get the best deals on us trade tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. One of the bestselling books of 1984 was helen hooven santmyers and ladies of the club.
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