Numismatic literature on errors and/or varieties pertaining to Canada
Ash, Randy. “1858 Five Cents 5 Over 5” (The More Knowledgeable Numismatist). The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 56 no. 8, Oct. 2011, p. 456-457 : ill.; original printed stapled paper covers; featured cover story; some underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Ash, Randy. “[Coin siblings]” (The More Knowledgeable Numismatist). The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 57 no. 4 May 2012, p. 248-249. : ill. ; original printed stapled paper covers; some underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Buth, Len. “A New Variety of Canadian ‘Ships, Colonies, & Commerce’ Token (Breton 997), p. 36-39 in Baker, Warren, [editor]. CANADIAN NUMISMATICS. A COLLECTION OF PAPERS ON CANADIAN HISTORICAL NUMISMATIC SUBJECTS. Montreal, 1999. Small 8vo, original tan cloth, gilt. 74, (2) pages; illustrated. Fine. $100 Entire edition limited to 300 copies. An important collection of essays, “originally intended to be a continuation” of The Canadian Antiquarian and Numismatic Journal.
Campbell, Terry D. Canadian Error Coins: an Introduction. Toronto: The Unitrade Press, 1995; 64 p. stapled card covers, signed by the author; fine, $50.
The Charlton Colonial Token Workbook: Token Identifier, Variety Identifier, Grading Guide, Inventory Checklist. 1st ed. Toronto: Charlton, 1988. 86 p., softcover, as new, $30. Sold 1 copy (other copies are available)
Courteau, Eugene G. The Canadian Bouquet-Sous. St.-Jacques, 1908. 20 p. [4] p. of plates, original stapled card covers, creased, small chip on front lower right edge; otherwise very good condition, $80.
Courteau, Eugene Gaspard. The Canadian Bouquet-Sous. United States: Nabu Public Domain Reprint, [20–?]. 20 p. [4] p. of plates, softcover; as new, $25.
Courteau, Eugene G. The Coins and Tokens of Nova Scotia. New York: Sanford J. Durst Numismatic Publications, 1982. (reprint of the 1911 original) 8vo, stapled card covers; covers separated from booklet and some staining on the back. 29 pages; [7] p. of plates. Good. A significant work by one of the most important Canadian numismatists of the early 20th century; $35.
Courteau, Eugene G. THE HABITANT TOKENS OF LOWER CANADA (PROVINCE OF QUEBEC). St. Jacques, Quebec, 1927. Small 4to, original cloth-backed printed card covers. 24 pages; illustrated. Near fine. Ex Phil Carrigan Library; $90.
Courteau, Eugene G. MONNAIES DE CUIVRE ÉMISES PAR LA BANQUE DE MONTRÉAL / THE COPPER TOKENS OF THE BANK OF MONTREAL. St. Jacques, 1919. Small 4to, original cloth-backed printed card covers. (4), 25, (1) pages; illustrated. Fine, $90.
Courteau, Eugene G. THE ST. GEORGE COPPER TOKENS OF THE BANK OF UPPER CANADA. St.-Jacques, Quebec, 1934. 8vo, original heavy printed cloth-backed card covers. 32 pages. Near fine. A significant work by one of the most important Canadian numismatists of the early 20th century; $90.
Courteau, Eugene C. THE WELLINGTON TOKENS RELATING TO CANADA. New York: ANS, 1915. 4to, later red cloth; gilt. (137)–146 pages; 4 halftone plates numbered 12–15. Some spotting; near fine. An important article extracted from Volume XLVIII of the American Journal of Numismatics; $120.
Croghan, James. Canadian Cent Varieties. 1st ed. Montreal: The Author, 1963; 55 p. : ill.; stapled card covers; as new, $50. Sold ; another copy available
Cross, W.K. Canadian Coins: Volume One: Numismatic Issues. (A Charlton Standard Catalogue). 64th ed. Toronto: Charlton, 2010. xxvi, 413 p. : ill.; original printed card covers that show some creasing and wear; spiral bound (lies flat) ; previous owner’s address label is affixed to the title page; overall very good, $15. Includes the following section on varieties: “Five Cent Victorian Die Varieties”, p. 247-409.
Cross, W.K. Canadian Coins: Volume One: Numismatic Issues. (A Charlton Standard Catalogue). 65th ed. Toronto: Charlton, 2011. xxvi, 358 p. : ill.; original printed card covers that show some creasing and wear ; spiral bound (lies flat) ; overall very good, $15. Includes the following section on varieties: “One Cent Victorian Die Varieties”, p. 265-351. SOLD
Cross, W.K. Canadian Coins: Volume One: Numismatic Issues. (A Charlton Standard Catalogue). 67th ed. Toronto: Charlton, 2013. xxvi, 326 p. : ill.; original printed card covers that show some creasing and wear ; spiral bound (lies flat) ; overall very good, $15. Includes the following section on varieties: “Nickel Dollar Die Varieties in the 67th Edition”, p. 291-326.
Cross, W.K. Canadian Coins: Volume One: Numismatic Issues. (A Charlton Standard Catalogue). 68th ed. Toronto: Charlton, 2014. xxvi, 334 p. : ill.; original printed card covers that show some creasing and wear ; spiral bound (lies flat) ; overall very good, $15. Includes the following section on varieties: “Introduction to Major Die Varieties of George VI Fifty Cents”, p. 293-334.
Cross, W.K., ed.; Mark Drake, publisher. Canadian Coins: Volume One: Numismatic Issues. (A Charlton Standard Catalogue). 70th ed. Toronto: Charlton, 2016. xxvi, 318 p. : ill.; original printed card covers that show some creasing and wear ; spiral bound (lies flat) ; ex-library copy with attendant labels and stamps; overall very good, $20. Includes the following section on varieties: “Small Cent Die Variety Section”, p. 295-318 with a bibliography.
Dushnick, Stephan. Silver and Nickel Dollars of Canada, 1911 to date. Hicksville, NY: Brooks Pub., 1978; 171 p. : ill.; hard cover with dust jacket; as new, $35. Major varieties are discussed, but the nickel dollar varieties of 1970 and later had not yet been identified/recognized by the date of publication. Sold 1 copy; but other copies are available
Evans, Brett and Daniel Gosling. “Hans Zoell, Variety Specialist” in The Canadian Numismatic Journal, Vol. 57, no. 8, October 2012 p. 456-466 and Randy Ash “Hans Zoell ‘Wow Factor’ Varieties, p. 467; much underlining by previous owner; overall very good, $10. Sold (but another copy is available)
Faulkner, Christopher J. “Out of the Past — an History of Breton 999, a Rare Variety of the SHIPS, COLONIES & COMMERCE series of Canada’s Colonial Tokens” (p. 133-144 : ill., port.; includes bibliographic references) in Gilboy, C.F. [editor]. ASPECTS OF THE NUMISMATICS OF NORTH AMERICA. Regina: Regina Coin Club, 1986. 4to, original blue cloth printed in silver; jacket. 288 pages; illustrated. Jacket rubbed; insert loose; as new, $50.
Forbes, Jack and Hans Zoell. Minor Coin Varieties. 5th ed., supplement to 3rd and 4th editions.Toronto: Hobby Publications, 1970; 56 p.: ill.; stapled card covers with slight yellowing/soiling around the edges; overall very good, $50.
Fortin, Franck D. The St. George Copper Tokens of The Bank of Upper Canada. 2nd ed. (2018), 15th revision. [St. Jean-sur-Richilieu, QC] : The author, 2022. 148 p. : ill. ; port. ; includes bibliography ; sprial bound (lies flat); signed by the author on title page; new, $60.
Gilmore, Starr. Canadian Silver Dollars. Winnipeg: Canadian Numismatic Publishing Institute, 1961; 96 p. : ill.; stapled card covers; as new, $25. In addition to a separate section on “Dollar Variants” (p. 40-44), major varieties are treated in the chronological discussion, beginning on p. 18 and continuing from p. 21-39. Sold 1 copy but other copies are available
Griffin, Jack. DOMINION OF CANADA DIE VARIETIES OF EDWARD VII AND GEORGE V. LARGE CENTS. MONOGRAPH 3, 1902–1920. Ontario, 2006. 4to, original spiral-bound printed card covers. 86 pages; illustrated;; includes bibliography. Fine, $60. Sold
Griffin, Jack. “My Experience with the 1859 Cent with the Double Punched 9” The Canadian Numismatic Journal. Vol. 37 no. 5, May 1992, p. 170-173 : ill. ; original printed stapled card covers; featured cover story; near fine, $10.
Griffin, Jack. Newfoundland and British North America Die Varieties of Cents and Half Cents, 1861 to 1936. Monograph 4. Ontario, 2006. 4to, original spiral-bound printed card covers. 114 pages; illustrated. Fine. $60.
Griffin, Jack. SOME DIE VARIETIES OF THE LARGE CENTS OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA. Toronto, 1992. 4to, original spiral-bound printed card covers; clear front cover somewhat yellowed and top right-hand corner broken off. 41 single-sided pages; illustrated. Very good. $50.
Haxby, J. A. “Die Varieties of the Canadian Decimal Coinage of Queen Victoria [part] I. Introduction to the Royal Effigy Varieties and the Cent Portraits” The Canadian Numismatic Journal. Vol. 13 no. 5, May 1968, p. 168-175 : ill. ; includes bibliographic references ; original printed stapled card covers; featured cover story; near fine, $10.
Haxby, J. A. “Die Varieties of the Canadian Decimal Coinage of Queen Victoria [part] IV. Legend and Date Variations and the Date Repunching Variants of the1958 Large Date Siler Five Cents” The Canadian Numismatic Journal. Vol. 14 no. 5, May 1969, p. 147-154 : ill. ; includes bibliographic references ; original printed stapled card covers; featured cover story; near fine, $10.
Henrik, Istvan. “About the Cover: [Counterbrockaged 1978 Canada 1¢ Obverse” in The Canadian Numismatic Journal, Vol. 39 no. 6, July-Aug. 1994. p. 273. [48] p. : ill., ports. ; original graphic stapled paper covers; fine, $10.
Hoch, A.D., ed. Canadian Tokens and Medals: an Anthology. Lawrence, Mass.: Quarterman Pub., 1974. 333 p., hard cover with dust jacket with small tears and chipping around the edges; “An important collection of articles [about Canadian 9numismatics[ reprinted from The Numismatist from 1895-1968] that are otherwise difficult to obtain.” — Kolbe & Fanning; fine, $100. Includes several articles on varieties such as “A New Variety of Breton 997” by W.A.D Lees in May1917, “Die Varieties of Breton 1002” by Jeremiah Gibbs in Nov. 1904, “New Variety of the Vexator Canadinsis Piece” by Howland Wood in Oct. 1910 and “Die Differences in Reverses of Breton’s (676-682) (685-686) by Jeremiah Gibbs in Oct. 1905. Sold 1 copy, but other copies are available
Houle, Christian. Guide to Errors and Varieties on Canadian Coins: Volume 1 – 1 Cent (Elizabeth II, [1953-2012]) = Guide des Erreurs et Variétés des Monnaies Canadiennes. Sherbrooke, QC: The author, 2018. vi, 275 p. : ill., port. ; bilingual text (in English and French) original printed card covers, spiral bound (lies flat); signed by the author; new.
Houle, Christian. Guide to Errors and Varieties on Canadian Coins: Volume 2 – 5 Cents (Elizabeth II): Part 1: 1953-1981 (Nickel Coins) = Guide des Erreurs et Variétés des Monnaies Canadiennes: Tome 1: 1953-1981 Pièces en Nickel Sherbrooke, QC: The author, 2021. vi, 242 p. : ill., port. ; bilingual text (in English and French) original printed card covers, spiral bound (lies flat); signed by the author; new.
Houle, Christian. Guide to Errors and Varieties on Canadian Coins: Volume 3 – 5 Cents (Elizabeth II): Part 2: 1982-2021 (Cupro-Nickel, Plated Coins) = Tome 2: 1982-2021 Pièces Cupro-Nickel, Plaquées Sherbrooke, QC: The author, 2021. vi, 296 p. : col. ill., port. ; bilingual text (in English and French) original printed card covers, spiral bound (lies flat); signed by the author; new.
Pricing for the aforementioned 3 works by Houle is: $70 ea. for any one volume, plus shipping & handling (s. & h.) $60 ea., plus s. & h. for any two volume or $50 ea., plus s. & h. for all three. Prices are in CAD for customers domiciled in Canada shipped to a Canadian address and in USD or all other customers outside Canada.
Organized chronologically with the author’s own numbering system, the above described works by Houle are a must have for any serious collector of the following Queen Elizabeth II issues: 1-cent pieces from 1953 to 2012 when this series was discontinued by the Royal Canadian Mint (published in 2018) and 5-cent pieces from 1953 to 1981 (published in 2021) and 5-cent pieces from 1982-2001 (published in 2022).
Volume 1 covers such 1-cent varieties like the 1953-55 with or no shoulder strap, with or no serif letters, the 1965 and 1985 blunt or pointed 5, the 1999 with or no P mint mark and the 2003 with P or logo mark. Errors like brockage, die cap, chip & clash, clipped planchet, die crack, damaged die, design doubling, deteriorated die, dot, indented planchet, delamination, mated pair, off-centre strike, clockwise & counter-clockwise rotation, split planchet, struck through grease/oil, and weak strike are well-defined and illustrated in both volumes, in addition to errors found on only one denomination or the other.
Volume 2 covers the main 5-cent varieties of the 1953 near or far maple leaves, the 1953-54 no shoulder fold, shoulder fold, the 1965 small or large beads and the 1977 high or low 7, plus many minor ones like the 1957-59, 1964-65, 1972 and 1974 “bug tail”, the 1964 extra water line, and the many years of extra wood, missing wood, extra claw(s), missing claw(s), bald head, extra and missing water lines, etc.
Volume 3 covers the main 5-cent varieties, including the 1990 bare belly, the 1996 near and far 6, the 1998, 2000 and 2003 W or no W, the 1999-2005 P or no P, the 2001 round and oval “00”, the 2003 old and new effigies, and the standard and altered reverse claw designs of 2006.
Sold 4 sets; other sets still available
Ingram, Gregory S. and Branko Marelic. The Bust and Harp Tokens of Canada. 1st ed. Calgary, AB: The authors, 2003. 85 p. : ill. ; original printed card covers; spiral-bound (lies flat) ; signed by Ingram below his portrait and bio. on p. 4 ; fine, $70.
Ingram, Gregory S. and Branko Marelic. The Provincial Penny and Half-Penny Tokens of Nova Scotia. 1st ed. Calgary, AB: The authors, 2008. xiv, 131 p. ; col. ill. ; original printed card covers ; spiral-bound (lies flat) ; signed by Ingram on copyright page ; fine. $70. Sold
The Kayak. Official Publication of the Coin Irregularity Association of Canada. Toronto: The Association, 1971-1972. 6 issues: vol. 1 (1971) nos. 1 (16 p.), 2 (16 p.), 3 (24 p.), 4 (26 p.), 5 (16) & vol. 2 (1972) no. 4 (26 p.) : ill., ports. ; original stapled card covers that are a bit yellowed around the edges vol. 1 no. 5 has a yellowed broken tape seal (for mailing), plus an “X” in pen in the top right-hand corner of the front cover and vol. 2 no.4 has a piece missing out of the right front edge of the cover, plus an “X” in pen in the top right-hand corner of the front cover; vol. 1 no. 4 includes an inserted uniface card “Coins to be photographed” ; very good-plus, $30 ea. or $150 for the lot of 6. Sold one set of reprints; this original set is still available
Koper, Bert (Park Coin Shop). CANADIAN PROVINCIAL 1858-1859 COPPER CENTS. Winnipeg, no date. 8 pages; illustrated. [with] Koper, Bert. THE BLACK OUT NICKELS OR TOMBAC. Winnipeg, no date. 8 pages; illustrated. Both 8vo, original printed card covers. Near fine. Rarely encountered but quite detailed die studies. Atchison 270, who dates these from 1944 and 1946, respectively. $30 ea., $50 for the lot of 2. Sold 1 set; another is available
Lees, W.A.D. THE SHIPS, COLONIES & COMMERCE TOKENS OF CANADA. A REVISION OF W.A.D. LEES’ CLASSIFICATIONS BY WALTER G. HOLMES. London, Ontario, 1961. 8vo, original printed card covers. 16 pages; illustrated. Cover edges yellowed; very good, $40.
Nienhuis, Henry. “Another Mix-up — A Retained Lamination” (Oops! Error of the Month) The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 56 no. 8, Oct. 2011, p. 458-459 ; ill.; original stapled paper covers; some underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Nienhuis, Henry. “Clash of a different kind” (Oops! Error of the Month) The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 62 no. 4, June 2017, p. 178 ; ill.; original stapled paper covers; near fine, $10.
Nienhuis, Henry. “The Meat in the Sandwich [mated-pairs]” (Oops! Error of the Month). The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 57 no. 4 May 2012, p. 246-247. : ill. ; original printed stapled paper covers; considerable underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Paulen, Roger C. “1908 Large Cent, Large over Small Obverse Legend” The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 62 no. 4, June 2017, p. 172-173 ; ill. ; includes bibliographic references; original stapled paper covers; near fine, $10.
Paulen, Roger C. “Large Cent 1881H Single Serif N” The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 58 no. 8, Oct. 2013, p. 500-501 : ill. ; includes bibliographic references; original stapled paper covers; fine, $10.
Paulen, Roger C. “Lathe Lines on Canadian Coins” The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 58 no. 10, Dec. 2013, p. 588-591 : ill. ; includes bibliographic references; original stapled paper covers; some underlining and annotations from previous owner; near fine, $10.
Paulen, Roger C. “One Cent 1929 Doubled 9” The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 58 no. 9, Nov. 2013, p. 520-521 : ill. ; includes bibliographic references; original stapled paper covers; near fine, $10.
Perrine, Bob. The Fantastic Story of the 1965 Canadian Dollar Varieties. East Syracuse, NY: The Treasure Chest, 1966. [16] p. : ill. ; original printed stapled card covers ; fine, $40. A curious, even polemic piece complete with coin dealer ads for 1965 Canadian silver dollars with red all cap warnings struck “DO NOT ORDER COINS FROM THIS AD” and articles from Canada Coin News and Coin World at the height of the silver speculation in the mid 1960’s and seldom offered. Sold
Roy, Alan. “Zoell’s Unusual Canadian Coins” (RoyAl Writings: Numismatic Literature). The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 57 no. 4 May 2012, p. 251. : ill. ; original printed stapled paper covers; considerable underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Schor, S. R. “New Varieties of Canadian Large Cents” The Numismatist, vol. 101 no. 2, Feb. 1990. p. 238-241. : ill., includes bibliography ; original printed card covers; near fine, $10.
Turner, Rob. “The Surprising 1876 Specimen Cents”. The Canadian Numismatic Journal, vol. 56 no. 7, Sept. 2011, p. 434-442 : ill. ; original printed stapled paper covers; some underlining by previous owner; near fine, $10.
Turner, Rob. “Varieties of 1858 Specimen Quality Cents.” Transactions, Vol. 4 New Series. Acton, ON: The Canadian Numismatic Research Society, 2016. 70 p. : ill. ; includes bibliographies ; original printed card covers; new, $45.
Zoell, Hans. Variety Catalogue of Canadian Coins. 1st ed., 1961, 2nd printing. Regina: Hobby Publishing and Manufacturing, 1960; 40 p. : ill.; original printed, stapled card covers yellowed with some staining on the back; some yellowed tape repairs inside; good, $45.
Zoell, Hans. Canadian Coin Variety Catalog. 2nd ed., 1962-63. Regina: Hobby Publishing and Manufacturing, 1962; 120 p. : ill.; includes index, stapled card covers; near fine, $60. Sold 3 copies (others available).
Zoell, Hans. Minor Coin Varieties, including Newfoundland. 3rd ed., pt. 2., 1965-66. Regina: Hobby Publishing and Manufacturing, 1965; 155 p. : ill.; includes index; card covers, slightly loose; very good, $50.
Zoell, Hans. Major Coin Varieties. 4th ed. 1966-1967. Regina: Hobby Publications, 1966; 60 p. : ill.; includes index; card covers separated from rest of book & clamp marks from heavy duty clip on both front & back covers; otherwise very good, $45. Sold
Zoell, Hans, publisher/editor. Unusual Canadian Coins, Unusual Numismatic Objects. Regina: Hobby Publications, 1965-1968; ill. ; stapled card covers; as new; the following issues are available: no. 5 Mar. 1966, no. 7 May 1966, no. 10 Oct. 1966, no. 11 Nov. 1966, no. 12 Dec. 1966, no. 13 Jan. 1967, no. 14 Feb. 1967, no. 15 Mar. 1967, no. 16-17 Apr.-May 1967, no. 21-22 Nov.-Dec. 1967, no. 25-26 Mar.-Apr. 1968, no. 27-28 May-June 1968 (12 issues @ $25 ea. or all 12 for $240). Sold 3 sets; others available, but not all 12 issues (a similar 20% discount would be honoured if a smaller set is purchased)