Search this site      Gas Station Collectibles Authors: Anderton, Mark / Mullen, Sherry ISBN: 0-87069-705-6 Pages: 160 Format: Paperback Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Co Published: November 1993 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 From the Publisher: In the days before franchised self-service ice marts, motorists were treated to personalized full service stations that made refueling one of life's simple luxuries. Recapture that by-gone era with some of the best loved collectibles and advertising from service stations across the U.S. Complete with dates, descriptions and pricing. Modern Toys American Toys 1930-1980 Author: Baker, Linda ISBN: 0-89145-277-X Pages: 269 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Collector Books Published: November 1984 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 Crammed full of thousands of toys made in America from the Depression through the Star Wars era. A full-color guide with complete descriptions, wonderful photographs, and values. A must for toy lovers and collectors. 1996 values. REVIEW: This book continues to be a proven seller and is reprinted with updated values. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. Categories include Christmas, Indians, World War I, Advertising, Harrison Fisher, Novelty, Blacks, and Political. After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection Volume II  Authors: Davidson, James W. / Lytle, Mark H. ISBN: 0-07-015611-5 Pages: 395 Format: Paperback Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College Published: June 1992 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Book Description: For more than twenty years, After the Fact has been a popular and best-selling approach to guiding students through American History and the methods used to generate it. In fifteen dramatic episodes that move chronologically through American history, this book examines such topics as oral evidence, photographs, ecological data, films and television programs, church and town records, census data, and novels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection Volume I  Authors: Davidson, James West / Lytle, Mark Hamilton ISBN: 0-07-015610-7 Pages: 184 Format: Paperback Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College Published: January 1992 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Book Description: For more than twenty years, After the Fact has been a popular and best-selling approach to guiding students through American History and the methods used to generate it. In fifteen dramatic episodes that move chronologically through American history, this book examines such topics as oral evidence, photographs, ecological data, films and television programs, church and town records, census data, and novels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Collectors Guide to TV Toys  and Memorabilia: 1960's & 1970's Authors: Davis, Greg / Morgan, Bill ISBN: 1-57432-094-7 Pages: 320 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Collector Books Published: September 1998 Condition: Price: USD $4.49 With hundreds of new photos and updated values, this 'TV guide' includes cast listings, number of episodes, and peak rating positions. Collectibles from over 50 of the most beloved shows from the 1960s and 1970s are featured in this comprehensive guide. More than 1,300 color photographs of popular TV collectibles not found in any other guide fill its pages. AUTHORBIO: Greg Davis and Bill Morgan, authors of Collector's Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia, host a TV toys website, 'The World of TV Toys,' at www.tvtoys.com. Their passion for TV toy collectibles runs deep. REVIEW: From the Beverly Hillbillies to Wonder Woman, this book features collectibles marketed during 46 television shows' original runs. Not only does this book bring back fun memories and recollections of favorite television episodes, but it also educates collectors on the current values for these items. M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Authors: Ehrmann, Eric W. / Miller, Robert L. / Hummel, M.I. (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-942620-08-9 Pages: 319 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Portfolio Press Published: January 1984 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Spine title: The golden anniversary album. Text by Robert L. Miller and Eric W. Ehrmann; principal photography by Walter Pfeiffer. "A Robert Campbell Rowe book." Sotheby's Guide to American Furniture Author: Petraglia, Patricia P. / Ulrich, Christopher (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-684-80681-9 Pages: 300 Format: Paperback Publisher: Simon & Schuster Published: October 17, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 From Library Journal: Intended as a guide for purchasers of antiques, this account of American furniture from 1640 to 1915 is so detailed that students and anyone interested in learning about furniture will also find it valuable. Divided chronologically into major styles, such as Queen Anne, Federal, and Rococo Revival, the chapters cover seating, tables, cupboards, etc., with information on construction and the decorative touches that exemplify each era. Chapters on evaluating and purchasing authentic pieces comprise the remainder of the book. A helpful summary of style that lists problems to watch for and where in the United States the best examples are publicly displayed concludes each chapter. All types of libraries will find this primer on American furniture useful. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Official Guide to Beanie Babies Cards Author: Ty, Inc. ISBN: 0-9672649-0-1 Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Publisher: Unknown Published: Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide 1992 Author: Huxford, Sharon & Bob (editors) ISBN: 0-89145-471-3 Pages: 604 Format: Paperback Publisher: Schroeder Publishing Co. Published: 1992 Condition: Price: USD $2.69 Identification & Values of Over 20,000 Collectible Toys - Antique to Modern. The Flintstones Collectibles Author: Braun, Debra S. ISBN: 0-7643-1017-8 Pages: 142 Format: Paperback Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Published: December 1, 1999 Condition:  Price: USD $9.99 Book Description: The Flintstones have been a part of our everyday lives since 1960 when the show debuted as the first animated comedy on prime time television. Soon it would become one of the longest-running series ever. This American classic has inspired a mammoth amount of memorabilia--including jewelry, mugs, puzzles, toys, dolls, books, tapes, and much more. Over 375 color photos along with descriptions and pricing comprise this guide to The Flintstones products and collectibles. It guarantees something for everyone...even if you have modern taste on a Stone Age budget! About the Author: Ms. Braun has been an authority on toys for many years. She frequents toy shows and flea markets in search of virtually anything cartoon-related. She has also authored two other Unauthorized Guides to Garfield*r and Looney Tunes Collectibles. Currently, Ms. Braun resides in upstate New York. Garage Sale Gold Author: Welbaum, Bob (Editor) / Schwartz, Tom ISBN: 0-914293-15-X Pages: 152 Format: Paperback Publisher: Tomart Publications Published: December 1991 Condition: Price: USD $3.99 From the Publisher: Leading experts pick the most valuable collectibles of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Color photos. Schroeder's Collectible Toys Price Guide - 1996 Antique to Modern Author: Huxford, Sharon & Bob (editors) ISBN: 0-89145-661-9 Pages: 502 Format: Paperback Publisher: Schroeder's Publishing Published: September 1995 Condition: Price: USD $2.69 Midwest Book Review: The 1996 second edition of Sharon and Bob Huxford's Collectible Toys (665-9, $17. 95) provides an updated price guide to both antique and modern toys, with black and white photos lending to the identification and values of over 20,000 toys. This will prove an invaluable desk reference for those with an ongoing interest in the subject. Stefanie Deutsch's Barbie: The First 30 Years (665-1, $24. 95) is also a winner: bright and appealing color photos of Barbie promos, originals and other collectibles are liberal embellishments to a historical review of the evolution of Barbie through the years. Collecting Toys - No.6 A Collector's Identification & Value Guide Author: O'Brien, Richard ISBN: 0-89689-094-5 Pages: 586 Format: Paperback Publisher: Books Americana Published: September 1992 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Annotation: 448 pages loaded with photos and illustrations, many in full color. Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual Cashing in on Today's Lucrative Collectibles Market Author: Huxford, Sharon & Bob (editors) ISBN: 1-57432-167-6 Pages: 509 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Collector Books Published: March 2000 Condition: Price: USD $3.29 Book Description: Many collectors refer to this title as a companion to Schroeders Antiques Price Guide, but Garage Sale Flea Market Annual covers more modern collectibles, things readily available at flea markets or garage sales. The book is packed with descriptions and current values for nearly 25,000 collectibles, representing virtually every collectible category on todays marketold books, cookie jars, and movie memorabilia, to name just a few. Wizard Comic Book: 1996 Price Guide Annual Author: Warren, Jon R. ISBN: 0-7615-0415-X Pages: 288 Format: Paperback Publisher: Prima Games Published: November 2, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From the Publisher: From Wizard, the favorite magazine of comic book aficionados and the absolute authority on comic book collecting, comes the definitive guide to comic books and what they're worth. Includes market value listings for more than 150,000 comic books published between 1938 and 1995, a comics online cyberspace report, collecting tips, and more! Kovels' Know Your Collectibles Author: Kovel, Ralph / Kovel, Terry ISBN: 0-517-58840-4 Pages: 404 Format: Paperback Publisher: Random House Reference Published: June 23, 1992 Condition: Price: USD $4.49 Review: "What the Kovels don't know about antiques isn't worth knowing." --House Beautiful "The Kovels are arguably the authorities on antiques and collectibles in this country." --Los Angeles Times "As millions already know, any book carrying the Kovel byline will be as reliable, informative, and fact-filled as any collector could wish." --American Country Collectibles Treasures in Your Attic An Entertaining, Informative, Down-to-Earth Guide to a Wide Range of Collectibles & Antiques from the Hosts of the Popular PBS Show Author: Rosson, Joe L. / Fendelman, Helaine ISBN: 0-06-019827-3 Pages: 352 Format: Paperback Publisher: Collins Published: April 24, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 Amazon.com: For once, here's a book whose contents live up to its (very long) subtitle; it's a smart and straightforward amateur's guide to the basic valuation factors of everything from china, crystal, and glassware to furniture, figurines, Barbie dolls, and old garden tools. It kicks off with a blunt rundown of the main elements that determine an object's value (and contrary to popular belief among the antiques laity, mere "oldness" isn't necessarily one of them), and then provides a fun and detailed glossary of key words, styles, and makers in seven main areas of collecting: pottery and porcelain, glass, silver and other metals, furniture, paper, textiles and needlework, and "catch-all." Then the book walks you through a room-by-room assessment of your own house (including, yes, the bathroom, attic, and tool shed), helping you get a sense of whether the family china or that so-called Biedermeier sofa is really worth anything, or if there's currently an eager market out there for those old straight-edge razors, Timex watches, Star Wars action figures, animal-shaped cookie jars, or back-issues of Life. However, the authors stress that this is not a guide to accurate do-it-yourself appraisal, and that only a legit appraiser (and not an antiques dealer) can give you a true retail value on an object. The overall tone here is notably generous and uncondescending, and even when an air of barely repressed disdain for the myriad know-nothing civilians they've encountered sneaks in, it's more amusing than off-putting. (When they plead, "Please, do not call a lamp a 'Tiffany' unless it was made by that company and bears its trademark," you can almost hear their aggrieved sighs of schoolmarm exasperation.) For wannabe collectibles pros, weekend flea-market prowlers, or anybody with a houseful of intriguing junk, this plainspoken, substantial guide is a keeper. --Timothy Murphy From Publishers Weekly: As a self-described entertaining, informative down-to-earth guide to a wide range of collectibles and antiques from the hosts of the popular television show seen on PBS stations, Treasures in Your Attic offers intriguing possibilities to consider before backing the truck up to the door and pitching the past. Joe L. Rosson and Helaine Fendelman tour an average home, room by room, identifying the various items found and discussing their rarity and value to collectors. They speak frankly about the good, the bad and the ugly and advise on how to capitalize on both items collecting dust and beloved family artifacts. The closing section provides a crash course on how to find appraisers, evaluate collections, find dealers, sell at auction and what to know about buying and selling on the Web. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Flea Market Treasures - Price Guide Author: Rinker, Harry L. ISBN: 0-87069-671-8 Pages: 344 Format: Paperback Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Co. Published: April 1993 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From the Publisher: Dig deep into this new fourth edition and uncover prices and descriptions for more than 10,000 items you'll likely find at flea markets across the country. Check out the 25 best flea markets in the nation and then put to practice the buying and selling tips that make this a true survival manual. New! 50 cutting-edge categories from 35 experts. The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Author: Overstreet, Robert M. ISBN: 0-380-78778-4 Pages: 712 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Avon Books Published: April 1996 Condition: has a split binding Price: USD $1.49 Book Description: 1998 was an incredible year for comics. Some books increased in value while others decreased, and The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your roadmap to the many changes in the marketplace. Featuring the most up-to-date pricing, and the most comprehensive information on the world of comics, this book is essential for the casual fan and the die-hard collector. If you have a comic book collection or you're thinking about starting one, you need this book! This edition includes: -The most complete record of existing comic books from the 1800s to the present -Market Reports by Robert Overstreet and the Overstreet Advisors network -Exclusive feature articles about the origin and history of the superhero teams -New directory of comics fan websites -Tips about collecting, grading and caring for your comics -New additions to The Overstreet Comic Book Hall of Fame And much, much more! The "Bible" for all comic book collectors, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become an institution for fans and investors alike. Since 1970, readers have come to count on the annual editions of this book for reliable, well-researched pricing, in-depth historical information, and incomparable insights into the marketplace. A perfect introduction to the exciting hobby of comic book collecting for newcomers and a must-have reference for serious collectors, this edition is highlighted with a cover by renowned painter Alex Ross (Marvels, Kingdom Come), featuring his recreation of a classic Silver Age comic book cover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author: Robert M. Overstreet has been collecting arrowheads since his childhood. He lives with his wife, Carol, outside of Baltimore, Maryland. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Old Books & Autographs Price Guide 7th Edition Author: House of Collectibles Staff ISBN: 0-87637-313-9 Pages: 548 Format: Paperback Publisher: House of Collectibles Published: April 12, 1986 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 A Comprehensive Guide to Literary Treasures! Antique Trader Toys Price Guide Author: Husfloen, Kyle / Cain, Dana (Editors) ISBN: 0-87349-221-8 Pages: 262 Format: Paperback Publisher: Krause Publications Published: April 2001 Condition: Price: USD $3.99 Book Description: Following in the tradition of the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, this comprehensive toy price guide provides the information every toy collector and enthusiast needs. Every type of toy made over the past 200 years has become highly collectible, especially those since World War II. Compact, yet inclusive, this guide covers all major types of toys produced in the 19th and 20th centuries and provides detailed descriptions with current values for 3,500 toys. Toys are organized alphabetically by category of toy, such as action, battery-operated, vehicles, games, etc. making it easy to locate specific toys. Collectors, dealers, and appraisers will rely on this handy pricing reference. - Comprehensive overview of all major types of toys from the 19th and 20th centuries - Organized alphabetically by category, such as, action toys, battery-operated, character toys, etc. - One-source guide to 3,500 toys from true antiques to typical collectibles Toys A to Z A Guide & Dictionary for Collectors, Antique Dealers & Enthusiasts Author: Rich, Mark ISBN: 0-87349-240-4 Pages: 480 Format: Paperback Publisher: Krause Publications Published: March 2001 Condition: Price: USD $7.49 Book Description: How did Fisher-Price get its start? What company produced cast-iron toys in Freeport, Illinois? And who were Milton and Bradley, anyway? The answers to these and hundreds of other questions are found in Toys A to Z, a handy pocket reference by Mark Rich, author of 100 Greatest Baby Boomer Toys. This dictionary and guide lists and illustrates toys, games and dolls, including the most obscure and offbeat, plus the TV shows, movies and traditions that inspired them. This book is a reference that antique dealers and expert toy collectors and enthusiasts will turn to again and again. - Entries both popular and obscure-covering toys, dolls, games and more - The source for toy and antique dealers, collectors and pop-culture enthusiasts - Over 200 b&w photos and illustrations - An easy-to-thumb-through reference guide Button Button Identification and Price Guide Author: Osborne, Peggy Ann ISBN: 0-7643-0082-2 Pages: 166 Format: Paperback Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Published: January 1, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $9.99 Book Description: This well-organized guide is recommended by the Button Society as a book that every button collector and dealer should own. The standard book in the field, it gives information to identify the age, material, and desirability of any button that may be found. It covers buttons of every imaginable type, price range and age. Its convenient size make it a perfect field guide, an easy reference for forays into antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales. The price guide is newly updated to reflect the current market. About the Author: Peggy Ann Osborne has studied and collected buttons for over twenty years. Books: Identification and Price Guide Author: Wright, Nancy ISBN: 0-380-76941-7 Pages: 299 Format: Paperback Publisher: Collins Published: September 1, 1993 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: The booklover's guide to collecting Here, for everyone who treasures books, is professional advice on how to recognize those that have become rare and valuable. Whether it's a century's old book of poetry you found in the attic, you great-grandmother's favorite cookbook, or a classic from your childhood, this guide will help you determine if it's one of today's sought after collectibles. Find out: The most up-to-date prices from auction and dealer sales What to look for in determining value How to evaluate quality and condition Tips on caring for and displaying your collection. Collectible Coloring Books Author: Zillner, Dian / Silverthorn, Suzanne (Photographer) ISBN: