With more than 2,000 cookie jars illustrated in full color, this is the most complete book on the subject ever published. That helps explain the popularity of this encyclopedia, now in its fifth edition. It also contains extensive research, written by America's foremost authority, making it the definitive reference. The book is organized by both subject and by artists and companies, including the popular McCoy, American Bisque, Hull, and many others. Additionally, there is information on distributors, importers, and retailers, along with guidelines to condition, counterfeits, and production techniques. Additionally, an extensive index and current market values make this edition a must-have for collectors and dealers.
Collectors everywhere know that cookie jars, both old and new, are among the hottest items sought after today and are bringing top dollar at antique shops and flea markets. This volume offers new listings with color photographs. Over 1,000 collectible cookie jars are described in detail with current values.
A pictoria reference and price guide to Cookie Jars.
A look at thirty-five cookie jars from the late Andy Warhol's collection--dating from the 1940s and 1950s and featuring the work of leading ceramic manufacturers--includes Robbinson Ransbottom's "Cow Jumped over the Moon" and McCoy's "Chef's Head."
Collectors everywhere know that cookie jars, both old and new, are among the hottest items sought after today and are bringing top dollar at antique shops, flea markets, and on eBay. With this in mind and due to the tremendous success of their three-volume series, Collector's Encyclopedia of Cookie Jars, Fred and Joyce Roerig were prompted to produce The Ultimate Collector's Encyclopedia of Cookie Jars. This book is an overview of their first three volumes, now out of print, with exciting new finds and additions. As age does not determine collectibility, some current jars have been added. This information enhances that of the tried and true jars of old. More than 1,200 photographs are included in this deluxe volume. Companies featured include Brayton Laguna, Brush-McCoy, Disney, Metlox, Shawnee, Treasure Craft, McCoy, Twin Winton, and many more. Informative text, current values, color photographs, and a handy index make this a great buy for cookie jar collectors everywhere.
Collectors everywhere will be happy to know that Mrs. Westfall has authored an all new cookie jar book intended to become a companion volume to her first. Book II contains over 650 full-color photos of thousands of additional jars not included in her first book, important facts, dates, sizes, and of course, current values.
- Contains 1,200 vivid color photographs- Up-to-date pricing for the most collectible cookie jars on the market- Provides tips on spotting lakes and reproductions
Dennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay. Written by an eBay Power Seller whose earnings topped $20,000 a month, this book helps you: Research types--and eras--of antiques and collectibles Find the best merchandise Use language that gets buyers to pay the most for the seller's items Price strategically. . . and much more!
Celebrating rich, buttery, over-the-top treats, award-winning baker and author Judy Rosenberg shares 150 inspired but easy-to-make cookie recipes that never stint on the good stuff. Think chocolate chips and chocolate chunks, mounds of jam and heaps of nuts, the butter crunch of real shortbread and the tender chew of a gooey bar.Cookies and milk will never taste the same again. Among the old favorites and new classics: Noah's Chocolate Chocolatey Chocolate Chips, Hazelnut Crisps, Banana-Nut Chocolate Chunks, Almond Biscotti (low-fat, but don't tell anyone), Coconut Dainties, Pucker-Your-Lips Apricot Linzer Bars, and adorable little custard-filled Boston Cream Pies.76,000 copies in print.
An exciting collection of over 140 cookie recipes for a variety of seasons and occasions. Every cookie is shown in colorful photos with clear, step-by-step recipes that ensure great results every time.