Mccoy Pottery Warmans Companion

This edition of McCoy contains essential identifying details and descriptions for everything from McCoy-made cookie jars and crocks to planters, vases and flower pots. The compact size provides access to facts and photos for inspection during auctions, shows, estate sales, flea markets, without being too cumbersome to tote. Inside the pages of this go-to-guide is an impressive collection of vibrant color photos, updated prices, makers marks, company history, and market trends.

What began 160 years ago as one of the man's productions of utilitarian stoneware has become a passion of many collectors, just like you. &break;&break;This new edition features McCoy pottery including cookie cars, dinnerware, pedestals, Loy-Nel-Art, planters, vases and flower holders, among others. With more than 1,000 color photos, this edition features detailed descriptions, values, pages from vintage McCoy catalogs, historical data and a chapter outlining steps for spotting fakes and reproductions.

-Exciting new series from Warman's -- the champion of collectibles references -Rich earthy colors allow Roseville pieces to match almost any decorating pallet -Routinely featured at high-profile collectibles auctions This vibrant companion guide for collectors on the go is as informative as it is portable. Readers will find current prices and detailed descriptions to help them make savvy collecting decisions. Built on the success of the larger Warman's Roseville Pottery reference, this book: -Covers the intriguing evolution of Roseville, from humble beginnings to internationally recognized collectible category -Features authoritative pricing and 1,100 superb color photos useful in identifying and assessing collections, and wish list items -Teaches collectors how to spot Roseville fakes and forgeries in the marketplace, and avoid costly purchase errors Perfectly portable and priced right, Roseville Pottery, is the best companion collectors can have.

Featuring close to 450 full-color photographs, this book showcases over 300 individual wall pockets. Many non-production variations of glaze and cold paint detail appear in the book, as well as photographs of the backs of wall pocket designs for additional reference and identification. Complete information and photographs of 17 wall pockets that were never produced by the company is an added feature, and there are almost 70 original company catalog and pricing pages. All known reproductions and fakes are included. While only a small section is devoted in other books to this area of collecting, McCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations features them all.

This indispensable resource aids beginning and advanced collectors in pricing and identifying more than 80 years of Hull Pottery. Whether it's the Little Red Riding Hood line of kitchenware or the ultra-popular Hull planters of the 1970s that inspire collectors, this dynamic guide is a must have. This book: &break;&break;Features detailed descriptions with dimensions, dates of manufacture and up-to-date values to help collectors stay current&break; &break;Includes more than 1,000 color photos, making this extremely visible guide a beautiful and informative resource &break;&break;Provides reliable information to help collectors avoid losing money on fakes and forgeries &break;&break;More than just another price guide, this portable reference helps collectors expand their knowledge of Hull Pottery.

Doll collectors everywhere will be enchanted by this stunning full-color reference showcasing 100 years of collectible dolls, from the fine bisque creations of France and Germany in the 1860s to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. This books 1,500 listings include comprehensive data on each doll, and over 1,000 spectacular photos provide detail for identification purposes. &break;&break;Using information gathered from a huge private collection in the Midwest as well as a major doll auction conducted in Maine, Warman's Dolls - Antique to Modern provides information on manufactures, body and head styles, costumes, detailed condition reports and pricing for each listing. This guide also includes a glossary of collecting terms to aid both the beginning enthusiast and the advanced collector.

The most popular writers in the pottery field compiled this richly informative deluxe guide featuring hundreds of pieces of McCoy pottery, and for over 20 years it has been the best resource for collectors. Large color photos fill this deluxe guide which has been updated to reflect the current market values. 1999 values. 8.5 X 11.

Visually engaging photos offer collectors maximum identification assistance &break;&break; Appeals to devoted fans of Fenton - thousands of collectors belonging to more than 20 chapters of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America &break;&break; Features 100 years of Fenton glass &break;&break;This vibrant guide to beautiful and practical Fenton glass is as portable as it is informative. Collectors will discover more than 775 color photos and collector values for Fenton glass from the past 100 years, to help make smart on-the-spot decisions at shows and auctions. This book includes: &break;&break;Coverage of Fenton carnival, custard, stretch, colored depression and opalescent glass in any easy-to-use format &break;&break;Individual listings with history, maker marks, detailed description and collector pricing, to help collectors assess their collection &break;&break;Expertise and reliability associated with the Warman's Companion series and responsible for helping collectors increase their knowledge of Fenton &break;&break;With this book Fenton collectors won't have to sacrifice visual appeal to gain a practical, portable and affordable guide. This reference has it all!

Our popular three-volume set on McCoy pottery has been consolidated into the exciting new McCoy Pottery, The Ultimate Reference and Value Guide. Authors Bob Hanson and Craig Nissen have added new information throughout the book. Production pieces are shown from 1910 through the mid 1980s. Well over 3,000 pieces are shown in almost 900 photographs and 100 original catalog pages and price lists. Also included are current values, sizes, color variations, and insights from a collector s point of view. 2009 values.

This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.