The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens, 3rd Edition by Q. David Bowers as well as trade cards

as well as trade cards

Written with humor and first-hand knowledge not only of the Model 206A

Includes history of the company

pillow covers

The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens, 3rd Edition by Q. David Bowers as well as trade cardsTable of Contents Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of American history. These small, cent sized tokens were privately issued by American tradesmen and others during the war. They were used to advertise businesses and also to grease the wheels of commerce during a nationwide coin shortage. By the summer of 1862, nervous citizens had hoarded all of the nation's gold and silver coins and even its small copper nickel Flying Eagle and Indian Head