Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Value Guide

I love this book! If you're a Hallmark ornament collector, do not hesitate a minute to get this book, it's worth every penny.

I've been very impressed with the books from Bangzoom Publishers. The quality is great, with clear pictures and easy-to-read text. I also liked the paper quality, something I don't normally notice.

This book boasts over 7,500 full-color pictures, each large enough to see the detail. Thirty five pictures are on each page of the book, arranged first yearly, then in alphabetical order. And if you don't know the year of the ornament, there's an alphabetical index in the back, complete with checkboxes, just in case you want to keep track of what's in you collection.

The book covers much more than just the Keepsake ornaments. Other sections include: Tree Toppers, Merry Miniatures, Miniature Ornaments, the Ambassador Holiday House Collection, Hall Family Ornaments (attached to their annual family Christmas card), Kiddie Car Classics, Legends in Flight and Mayor's Tree Ornaments.

At the beginning of the book is a lengthy chapter -- Hallmark Collecting 101, which gives the ins and outs of Hallmark collecting. A terrific primer for beginning collectors, but also useful for longtime collectors.

Another enjoyable section was profiles of a few Hallmark collectors, we all love hearing how others collect and this book was a fun read!