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It presents information unavailable in any other single source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sixth edition, volume I includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptions of die varieties for half cents, large cents, small cents, two-cent and three-cent pieces, and nickels, 1800s to date\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully updated and revised information for some of the most popular U.S. coin series, to include Indian Head cent, Flying Eagle cent, Lincoln cent, two-cent pieces, Buffalo nickel, Jefferson nickel, Shield nickel, and Liberty Head nickel series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 1,00 images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation for more than 680 varieties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e150 newly published varieties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket values in multiple grades\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed photo enlargements to show you what to look for when cherrypicking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on types of doubling, how to examine your coins, Proof set varieties, collector clubs, and other beginner and advanced topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross-references to specialized standard guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, sixth edition, volume I - By Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, edited by Mike Ellis, forewords by Q. David Bowers and Kenneth Bressett - ISBN 0794843182 - Black and white, illustrated - 6 x 9 inches, spiralbound hardcover, 448 page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eForeword by Q. 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