What’s the value of the first “Red Book”?

Kevin M. writes: I would like to know the value of a coin book. I have the First edition of The United States Coin Red Book and it is in Mint condition.

The series of A Guidebook of United States Coins, more popularly known as the “Red Book” is very collectable. A 1st edition copy of the first year of issue, 1947, brings anywhere from $30 to $400, depending upon condition. Incomplete sets will often bring several hundred dollars.