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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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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 ones made in the 1800's to the brightly colored and mechanical ones we remember sending as kids.

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