The Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money is a multiple-volume study of currency issued by American banks from 1782-1866, before the modern era of National Banks and the Federal Reserve. In volume 2, Q. David Bowers gives the history of every town and city, as well as every bank that issued this uniquely American currency in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. Each not is studied, and thousands are pictured in full color, with information on grading, rarity, values, significant auction results, advice for collectors, and more.