The US Error Note Encyclopedia By Stephen M. Sullivan

Capital Currency, Inc. - June, 1998

The US Error Note Encyclopedia by Stephen M. Sullivan was introduced at the 21st International Paper Money Show in Memphis, Tennessee on June 20th, 1998. The 431 page book examines every aspect of the 48 currency error types.

Key features to this extensive reference work include:

• an illustrated price guide with nearly 600 error notes photographs and current retail pricing for 3 grades of each type of error. Pricing Considerations are included with every section to address many of the factors that can affect the value of an error note.
  
  
• in depth examinations of the different ways each error can be created.
  
  
• classifications of the different types and ranges of each error that can be found.
  
  
• cautions to potential buyers including:
  
  - identifications of the errors that are often misclassified as Multiple Errors.
  
  - listings of possible methods a genuine error note can be altered to increase the value.
  
  - a chapter on detecting Counterfeit Errors and Altered Notes.
  
  
• cataloging of many of the rarer large sized currency errors including complete Serial Number listings of all reported large sized Star Note, Inverted Face and Double Denomination errors.
  
  
• cataloging of the rarer small sized currency errors including complete Serial Number listings of all reported Double Denomination, Wrong Overprint and Mixed Denomination errors.
  
  
• a section on what to things to look for when examining a note for possible errors. There are also discussions of errors that are possible but have not yet been encountered in the collecting community. New security features on the Series 1996 $100.00 Federal Reserve Notes have already generated 2 new types of Error notes. Misplaced Watermarks and Color Changing Ink Smears were reported to the numismatic community by the author in August of 1996.
  
  
• a section at the end of each chapter for the reader to record Serial Numbers, new discoveries and other information about each type of error.

Comments from Readers:

Art (AM) Kagin:

After handling error notes for over 50 years, I read The US Error Note Encyclopedia and learned a lot. From beginner to expert, EVERYONE will learn from this book. It is the best book ever printed on the subject."

Peter Huntoon:

"Sullivan has written the most comprehensive catalog on U.S. currency errors produced to date. One great value of his book is the care and insight with which he explains how the various errors are made. Another is how thorough he was in locating photos of the errors; I was especially pleased to see photos of the exotic occurrences."

Raphael (Ray) Ellenbogen:

"The Best Book on Error Currency imaginable!!"

Carl Bombara:

"Stephen Sullivan's The US Error Note Encyclopedia is the Error Collectors most complete, up to date reference guide covering the entire spectrum of US Error Notes and an easy and interesting format."

Jim Hearn:

"I never considered collecting errors until I received this book as a Christmas present. The US Error Note Encyclopedia gave such clear and informative details that I now have over 400 error in my collection."