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Specialized Reference Books/Price Guides for the Collector

Most of these books have been written by folks who have a passion for their collections and hobbies. If you share their passion, these books will be excellent additions to your library. And if you don't share their passion yet, after browsing through them -- it might be the start of a new adventure.

Antique Trader's Salt and Pepper Shaker Price Guide

Pottery and ceramic shakers fun, whimsical and something that definitely would be fun to have as a collection

Book Pick: Genuine Value -- The John Deere Journey

A large coffee table-style book with a cover that looks like work boot prints in the dirt? A closer look reveals that the logo on the bottom of the work boot is a leaping Deere embossed in the dirt. But overall an uncolorful cover for a company known for making people think Green.

Book Pick: Valentines with Values by Katherine Kreider

Valentines with Values - Holiday related items are becoming increasingly popular with collectors. And when you think about Valentine Collectibles, of course we are talking about the Valentine cards we send to our loved ones and friends. Kreider does a super job of exploring the history of Valentine cards from the first beautifully done homemade...

Collecting Vintage Children's Greeting Cards -- Linda McPherson

This book fills a void in the collecting world -- greeting cards, more specifically children's greeting cards. Lots of information can be found on post cards, but trying to find more about those fun cards with cute kid illustations can be frustrating. No more.

Collector's Guide to Antique Chocolate Molds

Learn more about Chocolate Molds with this book by Wendy Mullen

Genuine Value --The John Deere Journey

A large coffee table-style book with a cover that looks like work boot prints in the dirt? A closer look reveals that the logo on the bottom of the work boot is a leaping Deere embossed in the dirt. But overall an uncolorful cover for a company known for making people think Green.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Value Guide

Need to find out more about your Hallmark ornaments, this is the book for you.

Kovels' American Collectibles

It's a fascinating book and one that you'll enjoy picking up over and over again.

Modern Collectible Tins Identification & Values

Modern Collectible Tins Identification & Values Are you looking for an affordable, but fun collection? Something that isn't too hard to find nor too fragile? How about something historical and colorful to boot?

Secondary Market Guide for Department 56 Snowbabies

A Reference & Secondary Market Guide for Department 56 Snowbabies

The Definitive Guide to Betty Boop

A well-done book devoted to Betty Boop, great pictures and history.

The Official Collectors Guide to TV Guide

Growing up on a diet of (now) classic television shows, the one thing they all had in common was the TV Guide cover.

Village D-Lights, a Publication for the Village Enthusiast

If you just stick up a few buildings on the mantel or sofa table, Village D-Lights isn't for you. But if you want power -- want to create cities and towns or to create that perfect neighborhood we all wished we lived in. Then this is the magazine for you.

Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals

Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals

Warman's Political Collectibles

An excellent resource for Political Collectors from Warman's.

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