Items sporting the John Deere logo or name range the gamut from the traditional giveaways such as ashtrays, pens, matchbooks, and watchfobs to the unusual ruby-red glass ornate salt and pepper shakers for a company picnic in 1907.

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Although John Deere Collectibles emphasizes the older and rarer pieces, new collectors are not left out as many recent items are also shown. I was delighted to find the Chad Little diecast race car that we have can sell for as much as $100. at auction. AND I was really wondering why on earth my husband did not get the first 1996 pewter medallion ornament that is now worth around $300. (He is a John Deere Construction Equipment Dealer)

Kruse's father-in-law, Jim Kruse -- a long time Deere Collector, inspired her to put this book together, the first major book covering Deere Collectibles. But the John Deere Company made it easier by producing future collectibles for most of it's history by putting the Deere name and logos on merchandise and ephemera from the very start. Certainly they were ahead of their time by mentioning as early as 1916 "to make sure that farmers appreciate the value of John Deere souvenirs, a small charge is made for them". John Deere distributed the souvenirs by including coupons with the farm equipment directions.

• Dating by the Deer -- an explanation of the different logos and dates.
• Collector Profile -- a fun look at how some collectors have evolved into this hobby.
• A Value Guide
• Two pages of Resources and References
• and of course chapters full of excellent photographs and information.
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