A new book of interest to collectors of Civil War-era currency and Arkansas history has just been published!
Charles Derby’s Arkansas War Bonds and Treasury Warrants: History of Their Origins and a New Catalog of Types offers an in-depth study of the currency issued by Arkansas during the Civil War. Published in October 2026, this new reference examines the history behind these fascinating and often challenging-to-classify issues.
Drawing on research into more than 1,500 Treasury Warrants and 360 War Bonds, Derby explores the actions of Arkansas’s legislature and treasury, the ordinances that authorized the currency, and the people involved in its production and circulation. The book examines private engravers and printers, treasury employees who signed and issued the notes, and the individuals who received them.
The research presents a clearer account of how these instruments were produced, how War Bonds and Treasury Warrants related to the Auditor’s Warrants on which they were issued, and how they helped support Arkansas during the war.
Collectors will also appreciate a new catalog of types, cross-referenced to earlier listings, providing a more useful framework for understanding and collecting these diverse issues. The book offers both historical context and practical information for numismatists interested in Arkansas currency and Civil War financial history.
Book Details
- Title: Arkansas War Bonds and Treasury Warrants: History of Their Origins and a New Catalog of Types
- Author: Charles Derby
- Publication: October 2026
- Format: 228 pages, softcover, perfect binding
- Size: 8½ × 11 inches
- Autograph: Every copy is signed by the author
- Price: $35.00 plus $7.00 domestic postage
How to Order
Electronic payment:
- Venmo: @Charles-Derby-1
- Zelle: charlesderbyga@yahoo.com
Payment by check:
Make checks payable as appropriate and mail to:
Charles Derby
204 Sycamore Ridge Dr.
Decatur, GA 30030
For more information or ordering assistance:
Charles Derby
Email: charlesderbyga@yahoo.com
Phone: 678-778-8806
For collectors seeking a deeper understanding of Arkansas’s Civil War currency, this new publication promises to be a valuable addition to the numismatic library.