Best Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias Books of 2025

The 76th edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. For 76 years, the book has been the go-to guide for historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. It covers everything from early colonial copper tokens to modern bullion coins and sets, with over 32,500 prices and auction records for nearly 8,000 coins, tokens, medals, and other collectibles. Readers will also find information on classic and modern commemoratives, error coins, and more. This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in American coins and is highly recommended.

The Official Red Book®—A Guide Book of United States Coins—is a comprehensive guide for collectors and enthusiasts of American coins. The 77th edition features updated pricing, the latest U.S. Mint data, new auction records, and over 25 million copies sold since the 1st edition. The book provides historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data for early colonial copper tokens, Old West silver dollars, gold coins, commemoratives, Proof and Mint coins, error coins, and more. With articles on investing, grading, and detecting counterfeits, this informative and entertaining book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American coins.

The "America the Beautiful" National Parks Collector's coin folder is the perfect companion for coin collectors looking to showcase their national park quarters. This affordable and durable folder contains 60 slots to house all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories' quarters, along with historical anecdotes and key coin specifications. The unique feature of this folder is the reverse image of the first five coins issued in this program on its front cover. The Warman's National Park Quarters folders, produced by Krause Publications, are a must-have for any coin collector.

The State Quarter 1999-2009: Collector's State Quarter Folder is a must-have for any coin collector or history enthusiast. This three-panel coin folder features 60 slots to store the state quarters, and each slot comes with an interesting anecdote about the history and significance of the coin. The book also provides insights into the thrill of hunting for errors and state pride. Krause Publications did an excellent job of presenting this book, making it a perfect gift for anyone who loves collecting coins or learning more about American history.

The "Coin Collecting for Beginners 2023" is a comprehensive guidebook that offers practical advice on how to start a coin collection, identify, value, preserve, and profit from it. It is an ultimate beginner's guide that breaks down the best places to look for coins, how to store and care for them, and even how to sell them. The book blends basic advice with a breakdown of numismatic terminology and provides tips and tricks for creating a coin-selling business. It also includes surprising ways to spot fake or counterfeit coins. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in starting a coin collection.

Woodland Wardens is a beautifully illustrated 52-card oracle deck and guidebook that draws inspiration from the magic of woodland flora and fauna. Each card features an animal-plant pairing with a unique message that offers insight and guidance to seekers. The artist, Jessica Roux, has used subdued colors and rhythmic shapes to render the illustrations in a richly detailed, old-world style. Roux's love for exploring nature and her experience reading tarot has allowed her to include hidden symbolism inspired by the Rider-Waite-Smith deck in her illustrations. This book is a perfect addition to the personal transformation self-help book category and will delight anyone who loves nature, mythology, and folklore.

The Lincoln Cents 1909-1958 Collector's Folder is an excellent addition to any collector's bookshelf. This book showcases the legendary Lincoln cents from 1909 to 1958 in a beautiful four-panel coin folder. The U.S. Mint changed from a copper cent to a zinc-coated steel version for one year, in 1943, due to the war effort. The book also tells the story of the rumor that spread about anyone who found a 1943 copper cent would be rewarded with a car from Ford. This unit has room for 144 coins, the most of any similar folder. Krause Publications has done an outstanding job with this collectible coin folder book.

Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks is a unique guide that combines music and cocktails. The book features 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s, with each entry having liner notes that underscore the album's musical highlights and accompanying "Side A" and "Side B" cocktail recipes that complement the music's mood. The book is organized by mood, making it easy to find the perfect cocktail and album pairing for any occasion. The photography throughout the book is stunning and adds to the overall experience. Booze & Vinyl is a must-read for music and cocktail enthusiasts alike.

The 43rd Edition Blue Book of Gun Values is a must-have for firearm collectors and enthusiasts. With over 2,500 pages of information, including specifications, history, and up-to-date values for modern firearms, this book is the most comprehensive collection of firearms information and pricing available. It includes all new makes and models for 2022, a dedicated section on AR-15 manufacturers, and an updated color Photo Percentage Grading System. The Serialization Index makes finding serial number information even easier. This book provides accurate firearms values and information that no other publication can match.

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money is a must-have book for any coin collector. With over 350 close-up illustrations, the authors dispel the myths of error coins and guide readers on how to discover, market, and research rare coins found in pocket change. The book covers various coins, including Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, and State Quarters. The authors also provide expert advice on preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins, and terms and definitions associated with error coins. With more than 50 years of coin-collecting experience, Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen are award-winning writers and photographers who deliver valuable insights for collectors of all levels.