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    World and Ancient Library Recommendations

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    For 8 escudos collectors, there are two books by the same author:

     

    1) La Onza Main by Calico (1986) and

     

    2) La Onza by Calico (2004)

     

    The second is an updated, more complete (and substantially thicker) version of the first. Both are becoming quite difficult to obtain. The first book, "The Onza Main", is more affordable (and has English as well as Spanish text) and much handier in size. Unless the collector is very advanced, it should be adequate for most collectors.

     

    It still might be possible to get a copy of the second through a book seller I used in Barcelona, Spain. If he can find anymore and if they are the same price they will be about $150 delivered in US. I recently bought 3 copies from him for gifts and my personal use. The only other copy I am aware of that is for sale is priced at $275. If anyone wants to order a copy of La Onza, I'll be glad to supply the seller's contact info. Be aware that "La Onza" is written entirely in Spanish.

    World and Ancient Library Recommendations

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    For the Mexican Republic collectors, there are two indispensible books:

     

    One: "Resplandores" by Dunigan and Parker. Still available from Mike Dunigan Coins. There is nothing even close if you collect Republic 8 reales.

     

    Two: "Gold Coins of the Early Mexican Republic" by Richard A. Long. Still available from Mr. Long or Mexican Coin Co. While a bit dated and the format is a little different, the information contained is invaluable.