United States Pattern Coins: Experimental and Trial Pieces: America's Rarest Coins. by Judd, J Hewitt; edited by Q David Bowers - 2003.

Atlanta, Georgia:: Whitman Publishing, 2003.. 8th Edition.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: pictorial boards; Very Good+ condition.. 8vo (9.25 inches tall) . Appendices, bibliography. Pale olive endpapers. Description: Many black and white illustrations. From the publisher's foreword: ''Dave's tireless efforts, including countless exchanges and debates with pattern experts, and his historical expertise and experience, have made this an extraordinary book for anyone interested in numismatics. Bowers has made extensive use of archival sources, private manuscripts, and auction records to make this eighth edition of the Judd book a ''must'' for anyone interested in U.S. patterns. Moreover, he has, to paraphrase Horace, made this work one that teaches and delights. The novice coin collector will find the text readable and interesting and those who have long been involved in pattern collecting will find the information especially relevant in their pursuits.''