A pictoria reference and price guide to Cookie Jars.
This three-part volume begins with the history, emphasizing the contributions and innovations of the different owners of Metlox Potteries and exploring the major developments. Next is a massive section on the dinnerware lines, chronologically listing every item of each pattern by name and division. The backstamps and current values are also included, as well as manufacturing and a survey of the most collectible patterns. Finally, the artware lines: the famous Walt Disney figurines, Nostalgia Lines, Art Treasures of the World, Poppets and Toppets, and cookie jars, for example. This new hardbound book also holds over 300 original Metlox color brochures and pamphlets and over 700 full color photos.2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Carl Gibbs was an avid collector of various items, from 1950s furniture to art pottery, to dinnerware, especially hand-painted dinnerware. He evolved from collecting to selling dinnerware through the mail, to running The California Connection Dinnerware Shop. He loves discovering new patterns and learning about them through this business. He authored two editions of Collector's Encyclopedia of Metlox Potteries. REVIEW: This book shares a wealth of information concerning the Prouty years at Metlox. Although the first edition of the book included a full and complete survey of the Shaw years, this second edition delves more into the Prouty dinnerware and artware. Many new photographs and updated values are included.
What began 160 years ago as one man's production of utilitarian stoneware has become a passion of many collectors, just like you. This new edition features McCoy pottery including cookie jars, dinnerware, jardinières and 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
McCoy Pottery: Collector's Reference and Value Guide provides even the experienced McCoy pottery collector with new insights along with over 2,500 pieces featured in 590 beautiful color photographs. McCoy is probably the best known of all American potters due to the wide variety of pieces they produced since 1910--all captured here and given a price range based on today's volatile market.
Containing over 10,000 alphabetical listings with current values, this unique and completely revised price guide provides information on the latest market trends. Hundreds of sharp black-and-white photos have been added to make identification even easier. Designed specifically for the flea market enthusiast, it includes the well-established collectible subjects, plus many items that are unique to flea markets but not found in many general antiques price guides. This book is organized into categories from Advertising to World's Fair collectibles, and comes equipped with a handy index and a directory of advisors. It covers many current, modern categories, like Strawberry Shortcake and Anchor Hocking's Fire-King glassware. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy. REVIEW: Compiled by the editors of the #1 bestselling antiques price guide in the country, this book appeals to the interests of the flea market enthusiast. It includes not only the well-established subjects but also items that are unique to flea markets but not found in many general antiques price guides.
It promises to be a busy week for Hannah Swensen. Not only is she whipping up treats for the chamber of commerce booth at the Tri-County fair, she's also judging the baking contest; acting as a magician's assistant for her business partner's husband; trying to coax Moishe, her previously rapacious feline, to end his hunger strike, and performing her own private carnival act by juggling the demands of her mother and sisters. With so much on her plate, it's no wonder Hannah finds herself on the midway only moments before the fair closes for the night. After hearing a suspicious thump, she goes snooping - only to discover Willa Sunquist, a student teacher and fellow bake contest judge, dead alongside an upended key lime pie. But who would want to kill Willa and why?Now Hannah needs to crank up the heat, hoping that Willa's killer will get rattled and make a mistake. If that happens she intends to be there, even if it means getting on a carnival ride that could very well be her last...
Flea Market Fever!If you are planning to hit the flea markets, you won't want to pass on this deal. This Warman's price guide is full of information and tips to help make your flea market experience more fun and profitable. From what to bring to make flea marketing comfortable to current values, this book has the answers!Some of the exciting new/expanded categories include:4-H CollectiblesBadgesBeanie BabiesCampbell's SoupCountry WesternEgg TimersHot WheelsLongabergerWade CeramicsWatering Cans
More than one hundred math activities for young children that incorporate early learning standards.
When a plague sweeps over the earth killing everyone except children under twelve, ten-year-old Lisa organizes a group to rebuild a new way of life.
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