"This unique and innovative book is more than a price and identification guide to Michigan's early banking system; it demonstrates the state's evolution from pioneer settlements for prosperous communities.This one-of-a-kind is filled with more than 2,200 rarely seen images from the foremost Michigan bank note collection. In addition, this reference gives collectors: Detailed listings organized alphabetically by name of the issuing institution, for easier identification and thorough regional researchAdditional historical information about early banking processes in Michigan, development of the state, and detailed guidelines for accurately identifying Michigan's obsolete and national bank notesThoroughly researched value estimates for each listing