Encyclopedia of Physical Bitcoins Reference Thread

[hybridsole]

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

      


   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

        
                                              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

          
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   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

        


   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)

        
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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

      
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   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

        
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[krogothmanhattan]

This is an awesome reference! Thanks Hybridsole.

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

[BitcoinNewsMagazine]

Thanks for this! This thread deserves to be stickied IMO for ready reference. How about it?

[digicoinuser]

Awesome reference hybridsole, I will be bookmarking it and watching for updates. 

[bithalo]

Thank you hybridsole.  Nice job.

[smoothie]

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      * Only version of Encyclopedia containing signature of Mike Caldwell

[hybridsole]

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). 

[bithalo]

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.

[hybridsole]

Thanks bithalo. Went ahead and updated it to say "Only version of Encyclopedia sold containing signature of Mike Caldwell". 

[Hox]

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.

[hybridsole]

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?

[Hox]

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/Encyclopedia_of_Physical_Bitcoins_and_Crypto-Currencies

[Candsno8]

What's the going rate for the Collectors Signature Edition?

[monkeynuts]

Great work Hybrid :-)

[tweetious]

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.

[elianite]

I've got something special for all of you!

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[Rymaster]

Thank you for the reference thread on these, I've recently taken an interest in the different versions of this book.

Any chance photos are able to be reuploaded for them?

[hybridsole]

Thank you for the reference thread on these, I've recently taken an interest in the different versions of this book.

Any chance photos are able to be reuploaded for them?

Fixed!  Thanks for bringing to my attention. 

[Rymaster]

Thank you for the reference thread on these, I've recently taken an interest in the different versions of this book.

Any chance photos are able to be reuploaded for them?

Fixed!  Thanks for bringing to my attention. 

Awesome, thank you! Much appreciated you taking the time to reupload them. Helps provide some clarity for me

[MoparMiningLLC]

Elias pointed out in Vegas last month that he was working on a digital version, that can more easily be updated and revised - have not yet seen it though.