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Here are some good points:
1. Collectors of Thalers will be pleased to see Davenport numbers incorporated in their favorite areas.
2. Numerous illustrations aid the collector in identifying unknown coins.
3. Prices appear in at least four grades for each coin.
4. Helpful sections include an "Instant Identifier" with illustrations of various coin designs specific to a particular area, and "Legend Abbreviations" which give the collector a big leg up in identifying coins based on the legends alone.
5. A decent attempt is made at listing Pattern pieces (those coin designs never officially adopted).
Here are a few areas where the book could be better:
1. Prices appear to reflect the American market for German coins which, in many cases, is substantially lower than the German market for the same coins.
2. Some of the States higher in the alphabet (Saxony, for example) seem to be lacking data on the earliest coins.
3. I'd like to see the Pattern section expanded and possibly include the numbers from Schaaf's reference book on this area.
4. Cross-references to Jaeger (the German "Guidebook") would be helpful to our friends across the big pond.
Lest I appear too critical, let me state that the positive impact of this book and the obvious time and effort that went into its production are immensely important. No other reference on German coins comes anywhere close to matching the sheer volume of information contained herein. No other single book opens up the world of German coins like this book does. Thus, whether you're a beginning or an advanced collector, this book should be an essential part of your reference library.
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