The J.A. Bauer Company (1885-1962), known for its simple, colorful tableware, has become one of the most sought and valued lines of American pottery. Bauer pioneered the concept of solid color, mix-and-match dinnerware with their most popular lines of ring, plain ware, and Monterey Modern. The works of this famous pottery are now documented in this new Collector's Encyclopedia of Bauer Pottery, written by Jack Chipman. This long-awaited reference guide features over 300 beautiful color photos in addition to vintage catalogs, brochures, and advertising. The interesting history of Bauer is outlined along with staff and plant archival photos. It covers all product lines incuding Russel Wright artware, Bauer Atlanta, and Bauer Los Angeles - stoneware, tableware, kitchenware, and artware. This book is an easy-to-use guide for collectors and dealers alike. Every piece is described in detail and given current collector values. With a wealth of information, beautiful photos, and a current value guide, this reference will fill a void in many collectors' libraries. We are proud to add this fine work to our line of pottery books. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Jack Chipman has collected California ceramics, particularly Bauer pottery, for over 20 years. He has published books on Bauer Pottery and California Pottery. He is also a talented fine artist who work is in the collections of several museums. REVIEW: This book is the second Bauer reference guide published by the author, and contains more items and current collector values. The author's goal of including everything that Bauer ever made, although not realized, was attempted in this volume.
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.
This timely, present day novel is a combination of suspense and intrigue filled with foreign interest and entanglements. The plot is breathtakingly imaginative and inventive. It involves greed, power and money, spiced and twisted with ruthless individuals determined to control the world around them.This thriller involves an elite plan, developed by international decision makers and involves a national presidential election. Months before the election, the clandestine members go to murderous lengths to place key personnel in staff positions. Finally, days before the general election, the president and vice presidential candidates make a final swing visit to northern Iowa.Being back on hometown terrority, the candidates feel comfortable and attend party rallies. After a very successful private fund raising appearance, the candidates prepare to leave a private home. As the presidential candidate walks to his car, he is shot. After surgery, he dies.As the nation learns of the shooting and death, several strategically placed party representatives use their power to influence the vice presidential candidate to run for the now vacant presidential office. The candidate accepts, putting the final stages of the detailed plan into motion.After several members of various intelligence agencies travel to Iowa to investigate the shooting, another person is murdered. As the characters develop, the story becomes extraordinarily gripping with fascinating and riveting action.It is weaved with foreign characters, human interest and detailed local color. It is an unusual, absorbing novel that will hold your interest and make you wonder if such events are possible.
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