Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Book Review - Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide

If you are a collector or dealer of fishing tackle, Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide is a must have! Notice the title doesn't include "reference guide" or "identification guide" - this isn't a book for finding out what you have, it is a true "price guide" - meant to help you place a value on an item that you have and already know exactly what it is - you definitely need to know at least the Brand and Model specifically to use be able to use this book effectively.

Most of the book is text, and just one section has photos (and it is only about 12 pages long). Luckily the text is very well organized, allowing you to hone in on exactly the item that you are looking for.

Everything has its own section, from Lures (the largest section of the book - over 200 pages), to Decoys, Bobbers, Reels, Rods, and everything in between! Once you find the section you want, the items are grouped into columns, with the Brand at the far left in alphabetical order. The next column is Model (which is also in alphabetical order), the next is Series/Mfg. Code/Description, then Grade, Price, and finally the Date Sold.

The author does use abbreviations, but he does include a handy guide at the beginning of the book so that you don't get stuck trying to figure out what each abbreviation means.

John A. Kolbeck - aka Captain John - is obviously a passionate researcher and a detail oriented collector, he is definitely the go-to guy for finding out what your fishing items are worth!

Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide
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Friday, June 5, 2009

Collectibles Corner - Vintage Paper Dolls

What isn't to love about vintage paper dolls? No matter what your age their charm is totally infectious - and collecting them is a ton of fun, and very affordable!




Most paper dolls fall into one of the following categories:

Fashion Paper Dolls - Little girls and teenagers alike love fashion - and it is reflected in paper dolls that model fashions from all eras!

Baby & Small Child Paper Dolls - For most little girls playing with baby paper dolls was just as fun as playing with regular baby dolls!

Toy Doll Paper Dolls - Dolls that were popular were often reproduced as paper dolls as well - Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Betsy Wetsy, the list goes on and on!

Animated Character Paper Dolls - Much like today, popular animated characters (from Disney, Warner Bros., and others) were reproduced as toys of all kinds - including paper dolls, of course!

Celebrity Paper Dolls - Collecting paper dolls of the stars of television and movies is one of those fun cross-genre areas - if you have a favorite show, movie, character, actor or actress there is a good chance there is a paper doll out there for you to add to your collection!

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Paper Dolls - Fairies, mermaids, and dozens of other products of myth and imagination all have been represented in paper dolls!




Publishers to look for:

Whitman
Mattel
Saalfield
Lowe
Merrill
Golden Press
Dell-Western
Milton Bradley



Now that we have the internet to turn to, finding paper dolls is fairly easy, if you are patient and persistent. Uncut and complete dolls tend to cost more than cut and partial dolls, but the large majority are affordable, which is a huge plus for collectors!

Would you like to know more about Vintage Paper Dolls?

Paper Dolls of the 1960s 1970s and 1980s

List Price: $24.95 - Our Price: 10.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

This book documents over 1,000 beautiful paper dolls. It covers three specific decades in history and carries information pertaining to the collecting, upkeep, and preservation of paper dolls. The book pinpoints where you can find vintage paper dolls to add to or start your collection. Each paper doll set shown includes photos of the book or box cover, a shot of the doll, and a sampling of clothing for each paper doll set.

An up-to-date price guide accompanies each set, based on the research of the author through books, eBay, and her own experience in pursuit of her collection. A helpful photo index is also provided so the collector can easily look up a paper doll. 2005 values.

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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Book Review - Glass Toothpick Holders Identification and Values

Glass Toothpick Holders - Identification and Values 2nd Edition is an in depth look at an interesting area of antique glass collecting! The main focus of the book is on pressed glass examples from American manufacturers, and it includes over 1,000 photos and illustrations.

The book begins with a very helpful How To Use This Book section, and then organizes the holders by company. Over 50 manufacturers are represented in alphabetical order, including:

Cambridge Glass
Fenton Art Glass
Fostoria Glass
A.H. Heisey Glass
Imperial Glass
Libbey Glass
McKee Glass
Jeannette Glass
Westmoreland Glass

Each example includes the original manufacturer's name and the "also known as" name, as well as colors, sizes, value, and notes about other incidental information of interest.

The end of the book has sections on unknown and unattributed makers, foreign made holders, holders in metal mountings, and contemporary holders (1950s and later). There is also a bibliography and index, which combined with the How To Use This Book section at the beginning makes this an easy to navigate guide.

Overall this book is a must have addition to any collector's reference library!

Glass Toothpick Holders Identification and Values
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Friday, May 29, 2009

Book Review - Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era

Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era 12th Edition by popular authors Gene and Cathy Florence is an indispensable guide to the complex world of hand worked, acid etched glassware from the Depression era through the 1960s.

The book is organized by pattern name, in alphabetical order. Each pattern has an informational section at the beginning, followed by numbered photo legends with the corresponding list of price, size, color, and other pertinent information.

There are 19 companies represented, with an Index by Company at the back of the book. Some of those included are:

Cambridge Glass
Duncan & Miller Glass
Fostoria Glass
Heisey Glass
Imperial Glass
Paden City Glass
Tiffin Glass
Morgantown Glass Works

The ease of use of this guide as well as the trusted Florence reputation makes it a valuable asset for Elegant glassware collectors no matter what their level of expertise!

Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

BooksFYI.com New Additions

Collecting World Coins 1901-Present 10th Edition

Our Price: $11.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

Perfect for all world coin collectors, this updated edition features circulating world coin issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. More than 16000 actual size photos illustrate more than 20000 coins with current market valuations presented for each issue in up to four grades of condition.

This edition provides and expanded guide to identifying, grading, and assessing value for each coin, including and international date conversion chart, and international numeral systems chart, a cross-referenced guide to coin denominations, and a foreign exchange table. Countries are alphabetical with historic-geographic reference. Coins are listed in ascending order.

Condition - New - may have light shelf wear

Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book

Our Price: $19.95 + FREE SHIPPING!

The long-awaited release of the classic Star Wars trilogy on DVD and the historical final episode of the Star Wars saga in theaters has inspired many serious collectors, and sparked a new Star Wars age. As an established source, the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book continues the legacy with its third edition. The years 1976, the year leading up to the first theatrical release, to 2005 have provided 29 years of items to acquire, identify, and value. This new edition is rich with over 36,000 entries and 14,000 color photographs, encompassing over 700 categories and 1,300 manufacturers.

The brand new checklist-style format is handy for collectors and sellers to make notations of inventory, condition, and desired pieces for which to watch. The proven directory-style listings still make finding individual pieces quick and convenient in the 448 page, full-color book. Realistic current values make this book a must-have. No country or category has been excluded from the author's search to discover and reveal every type of Star Wars collectible ever made. No collection or reference section is complete without this valuable edition.

Condition - New - may have remainder mark, light shelf wear

Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide 2008

Our Price: $18.95 & FREE SHIPPING!

The standard, best-selling antiques guide to thousands of rare and common items in almost five hundred categories offers accurate information about pricing and identification and hundreds of sharp, original photographs.

Condition - Like New - may have light shelf wear and/or remainder mark

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