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Title: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: hybridsole on January 16, 2018, 06:34:32 PM
Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread

Last Updated: January 17, 2018

This post is intended to contain information about all versions of the Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins.

Authors: Elias Ahonen, Foreword by Matthew J. Rippon PHD, Edited by Howard Kesselman
Website: https://coinfirm.org/




   1st Edition Paperback

  • Released: April 2016
  • Page Count: 270
  • Number of Images: 564
  • Size: 6.14 x 9.21 inches
  • Sales Thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1022071
  • Amazon: http://a.co/1VvJEni

      https://i.imgur.com/zC2ZlXp.jpg



   1st Edition Paperback - Special Edition First Print

  • Numbered 1-100*
  • Signed by Elias Ahonen, Author
  • Original cost 70 GBP (April 2016)

      * 25 of these are Collectors Signature Editions

      https://i.imgur.com/9BO9B0J.jpg   https://i.imgur.com/w8mIQhq.jpg
                                              Image credit: minerjones                                                                     Image credit: wttbs



   1st Edition Paperback - Collectors Signature Edition

  • Numbered 1-25
  • Additionally Numbered 1-100 as First Print Edition
  • Signed by Mike Caldwell, creator of Casascius Physical Bitcoin*
  • Signed by Elias Ahonen, Author
  • Signed by Matthew Rippon, Co-Author
  • Signed by Howard Kesselman, Editor
  • Includes a hologram with a private key inside, allowing the books to function as paper wallets.
  • Offered only to those who pre-ordered the book in advance.
  • Original cost 140 GBP (April 2016)

      * Only version of Encyclopedia sold containing signature of Mike Caldwell

      https://i.imgur.com/0evmTHN.jpg   https://i.imgur.com/BOcbcQV.jpg   https://i.imgur.com/wdq5uKU.jpg
                 Image credit: minerjones                             Image credit: blaater                                          Image credit: biggzi





   Revised Edition Hardcover

  • Released: November 2016
  • Page Count: 286
  • Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
  • Print Quality: Standard Hardcover or Premium Color Hardcover
  • Original Price: Standard $150, Premium Color $200
  • Sales Thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1497543
  • Amazon: Standard Edition: http://a.co/f1lBi39 , Premium Color: http://a.co/bCNTrzB
     
      Note: The first ~50 of the revised hardcover edition did contain an error. A glitch in the publishing software caused two of Elias' personal vacation photo's to be used in place of the Cryptolator Unchained Silver 1 BTC. The images can be seen on page 38 and 150.  A second revised edition of the book was released which contained an extra page which described some of these errors. Source: https://wiki.coin.community/wiki/Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies

      https://i.imgur.com/dQLl7Pv.png   https://i.imgur.com/Bm9F5Hu.png



   Revised Edition Hardcover - Autograph Edition

  • Numbered 1-20
  • Signed by 31 coin makers and the author
  • Contains 24 coin maker holograms
  • Includes unique doodle by BitcoinPenny; Defcoin Poker Chip
  • COA with hologram and signed by Howard Kesselman
  • Original cost starting at $1,000 (June 2016)

      https://i.imgur.com/C8dFeqy.jpg   https://i.imgur.com/7Krx4CM.jpg
                 Image credit: minerjones                                                      Image credit: bithalo

      https://i.imgur.com/DXGovx4.jpg
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   Revised Edition Hardcover - Makers Edition

  • Reserved for coin makers who participated in the Autograph Edition
  • 35 copies were reserved, however only 19 were claimed
  • Out of 19 claimed, 16 were Premium Color Editions
  • Out of 16 Premium Color Editions, 9 were assembled
  • Out of 3 Regular Editions, 2 were assembled

      https://i.imgur.com/YL0uHV1.jpg
                                                                           Image credit: blazed    




   Autograph Sets for the Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins

  • Released: December 2016
  • 50 sets produced in total (for Autograph Edition and Makers Edition Hardcover).  Of these, 14 loose sets were made available (10 sets sold direct, 4 sets reserved for auctions)
  • Signed by 31 coin makers and the author
  • Contains 24 coin maker holograms
  • Includes unique doodle by BitcoinPenny; Defcoin Poker Chip
  • COA with hologram and signed by Howard Kesselman
  • Pricing at 0.30 BTC per loose set
  • Black leather album offered for $15 extra
  • Sales Thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1717024.0


      https://i.imgur.com/y0uOMu1.jpg   https://i.imgur.com/s1Io1lH.jpg
                                               Image credit: bithalo                                                                                      Image credit: bithalo


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: krogothmanhattan on January 16, 2018, 06:39:30 PM
This is an awesome reference! Thanks Hybridsole.

   It will definitely answer any questions of how many were issued and under what format too.


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: BitcoinNewsMagazine on January 16, 2018, 07:28:49 PM
Thanks for this! This thread deserves to be stickied IMO for ready reference. How about it?


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: digicoinuser on January 16, 2018, 08:14:49 PM
Awesome reference hybridsole, I will be bookmarking it and watching for updates.  :)


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: bithalo on January 16, 2018, 09:23:38 PM
Thank you hybridsole.  Nice job.


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: smoothie on January 17, 2018, 10:17:15 AM
...

      * Only version of Encyclopedia containing signature of Mike Caldwell

https://i.imgur.com/3T7IIbp.jpg


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: hybridsole on January 17, 2018, 04:12:22 PM
Hey smoothie,

Welcome back  :)

Are you suggesting that I remove the note about only the Paperback Collectors Signature Edition having Mike's signature?  Or is that a special version that you have there.  My understanding is that the hardcover autograph editions did not have Mike's signature (which was done as a way to reward early supporters of the paperback). 


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: bithalo on January 17, 2018, 06:04:57 PM
Hey smoothie,

Welcome back  :)

Are you suggesting that I remove the note about only the Paperback Collectors Signature Edition having Mike's signature?  Or is that a special version that you have there.  My understanding is that the hardcover autograph editions did not have Mike's signature (which was done as a way to reward early supporters of the paperback).  

The hardcovers nor the loose label sets had Mike’s signature that I provided.  You’re correct.  I didn’t want to cannabalize the softcover Signature Edition.  I wanted to keep that one special by having Mike’s signature only there.

I’m guessing smoothie asked Mike to sign his book.


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: hybridsole on January 17, 2018, 06:24:43 PM
Thanks bithalo. Went ahead and updated it to say "Only version of Encyclopedia sold containing signature of Mike Caldwell". 



Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: Hox on January 17, 2018, 11:08:01 PM
Great work putting this together.

The only thing that I noticed that's missing is the Error Revised Edition Hardcover. There were ~50 of the first hardcover books printed with the wrong images. Not sure if these deserve their own "edition" or just as a note under the hardcover one, but the collection wouldn't be complete without them.

https://wiki.coin.community/w/images/thumb/2/25/Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies_error_images_p150.jpg/800px-Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies_error_images_p150.jpg


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: hybridsole on January 18, 2018, 01:35:30 AM
Hox - I added a note under the hardcover section pointing this out. Do you know how many images were incorrect, or if there are other identifying marks that separates these from the non-error versions?


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: Hox on January 18, 2018, 01:53:56 AM
Hox - I added a note under the hardcover section pointing this out. Do you know how many images were incorrect, or if there are other identifying marks that separates these from the non-error versions?

As far as I know those two images are the only wrong ones, however they are used on two pages, 150 and 38.

There are some more images and info here: https://wiki.coin.community/wiki/Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: Candsno8 on January 18, 2018, 06:39:21 AM
What's the going rate for the Collectors Signature Edition?


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: monkeynuts on January 18, 2018, 12:31:06 PM
Great work Hybrid :-)


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: tweetious on January 18, 2018, 12:56:51 PM
Hox - I added a note under the hardcover section pointing this out. Do you know how many images were incorrect, or if there are other identifying marks that separates these from the non-error versions?

As far as I know those two images are the only wrong ones, however they are used on two pages, 150 and 38.

There are some more images and info here: https://wiki.coin.community/wiki/Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies

I have a copy of the "Error Revised Edition Hardcover" and I can confirm that the above are correct. I am not sure what else is different compared to the non-error editions, since I only have the error version.

However, If you would like me to check anything else, just ask.


Title: Re: Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread
Post by: elianite on October 13, 2018, 01:15:14 AM
I've got something special for all of you!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5049414.new#new