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JUNK® Price guide, reference and retrospective book reviewsThis feature has been discontinued though it may surface again in the future.
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All books are reviewed by our retail manager, Jeff, who has been
involved in selling Antiques, Collectibles and Vintage Clothing since
he was 16 years old. With almost a quarter century worth of experience
and a library of literally thousands of books, price guides,
retrospective books on collecting fields, auction catalogs and the like
he is well qualified to analyze new offerings to the market. We say
"analyze" purposefully. Jeff's reviews will highlight both the positive
as well as any draw backs the volumes may have making our reviews
something more than a glossy overview. It
is this straight forward review style that we feel is missing in the
business and it will serve useful not only for the user but hopefully
for authors and publishers alike. If your going to buy or sell Collectibles or Antiques then start here! In addition to individual book reviews, Jeff will include his list of "core"/must have books for Antique dealers, Collectible dealers, Vintage clothing dealers and general/overall collectors/dealers. These quintessential lists will both grow and change as new books arrive. Table of Contents by Date Posted
| Type of book | Title | Edition/
Date | Suggested retail $ | Publisher | Date posted |
|---|
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles 2008 Price Guide, Antique Trader | 2007 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 8/16/2008 |
| Price Guide | Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2009, Warman's | 42nd, 2008 | $24.99 | KP Books | 8/16/2008 |
| Price Guide | Horseman Dolls, The Vinyl Years 1950 to Present Identification & Value Guide | 2007 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 8/16/2008 |
| Price Guide | Pocket Knives, Big Book of, Identification & Values | 2007 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 8/16/2008 |
| Price Guide | Watches, 100 Years of Vintage, Identification & Price Guide | 2nd, 2004 | $24.99 | KP Books | 8/16/2008 |
| Price Guide | Radios Identification and Values, Collector's Guide to Antique | 7th, 2008 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/7/2008 |
| Price Guide | Razors (Straight) Identification & Values, Standard Guide to | 3rd, 2007 | $12.95 | Collector Books | 5/7/2008 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 15th, 2008 | $21.99 | Krause Publications | 5/7/2008 |
| Price Guide | Transformers Identification and Price Guide | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/7/2008 |
| Price Guide | Antiques, Schroeder's Price Guide | 26th, 2008 | $17.95 | Collector Books | 12/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Breyer Animals Collector's Guide Identification and Values | 5th, 2008 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 12/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coin Collecting 101, What You Need to Know | 2005 | $14.99 | Krause Publications | 12/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Halloween Collectibles Identification & Price Guide, Vintage | 2007 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2007 |
| Price Guide | Jewelry Price Guide, Antique Trader's | 2nd, 2007 | $21.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2007 |
| Price Guide | Lionel Train Sets 1945-1969, Standard Catalog of | 2007 | $29.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2007 |
| Price Guide | Lionel Trains 1900-1942, Collector's Guide to Prewar | 2007 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2007 |
Reference/
Dictionaries | My Little Pony G3 Collector's Inventory | 2007 | $32.99 | Priced Nostalgia Press | 10/2/2007 |
| Price Guide | Trains, Collector's Guide to Classic O-Gauge | 2007 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2007 |
| Price Guide | Depression Glass, Warman's Companion to | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Fenton Glass, Warman's Companion to | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Warman's Companion to | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Holt-Howard Collectibles and Related Ceramicware of the 50's & 60's, Price Guide to | 2nd, 2007 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide | 3rd, 2007 | $32.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
Instructional,
collector related | Jewelry, Secrets to Collecting | 2005 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Magazines, Old Identification & Value Guide | 2nd, 2006 | 19.95 | Collector Books | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Records, Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM | 6th, 2007 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Roseville Pottery, Warman's | 2nd, 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 8/17/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coins (1801-1900, 1901-2000 & 2001 to date), Standard Catalog(s) of World | 5th, 2006 (1801-1900), 35th, 2007 (1901-2000) & 2nd, 2007 (2001 to date) | $65
$55 &
$30 | Krause Publications | 7/9/2007 |
| Price Guide | Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book | 3rd, 2005 | 29.95 | Collector Books | 7/9/2007 |
| Price Guide | Farm Collectibles Identification & Price Guide, American | 2nd, 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 6/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Paintings, American Identification & Values | 2006 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 6/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Royal Doulton Price Guide, Antique Trader's | 2006 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 6/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Fiesta, Warman's Companion | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 6/4/2007 |
| Price Guide | Guitars, Classic Identification & Price Guide | 2007 | $19.95 | Krause Publications | 6/4/2007 |
| Price Guide | Limoges Price Guide, Antique Trader's | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 6/4/2007 |
| Price Guide | McCoy, Warman's Companion | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 6/4/2007 |
| Price Guide | Weller Pottery, Warman's Identification and Price Guide | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 6/4/2007 |
| Price Guide | Advertisements 1890-1950 Identification & Value Guide, Old Magazine | 2007 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Baseball Card Price Guide, Official | 21st, 2007 | $21.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Children's Books Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Civil War Collectibles Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2nd, 2007 | $29.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coca-Cola Collectibles Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Duck Decoys Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Fishing Collectibles Identification & Price Guide | 2007 | $29.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual | 15th, 2007 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Head Vases Identification & Values | 2nd, 2007 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Hull Pottery Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | North American Indian Artifacts Identification & Price Guide | 2007 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Baseball Cards, 2007 Standard Catalog of | 16th, 2007 | $39.99 | Krause Publications | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Comic Book Checklist & Price Guide 1961 - Present | 13th, 2007 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Comics Values Annual 2006 | 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Flea Market Trader | 16th, 2007 | $15.95 | Collector Books | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Housekeeping Toys from Metal to Plastic Identification and Values, Collector's Guide to 1870-1970 | 2007 | $15.95 | Collector Books | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Kitchen & Home Collectibles Identification & Values, Hot 30's, 40's and 50's | 2007 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Pez, Warman's Companion | 2007 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Records Identification & Value Guide, The Complete Guide to Vintage Children's | 2007 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 4/5/2007 |
| Price Guide | Action Figures Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | American Art Pottery Collection Identification and Values, Hansons' | 2007 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles 2007 Price Guide, Antique Trader | 22nd, 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Dolls Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Farm Toys Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Fishing Lures Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2nd, 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Matchbox Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Pepsi Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Roseville Pottery Volumes 1 & 2, Collectors Encyclopedia | Vol 1 - 2001 with updated 2003 values, Vol 2 2001 with updated 2006 values | $24.95
each | Collector Books | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Tools Field Guide Values and Identification, Warman's | 2006 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/24/2007 |
| Price Guide | Auction Field Guide Volume 1, Raycrafts' | 2006 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coins & Prices A Guide to U.S., Canadian and Mexican Coins | 16th, 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coins and Paper Money Identification and Price Guide | 3rd, 2005 | $21.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coins of Northern Europe & Russia, Official Krause Guide to | 2006 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Coins, Strike it Rich with Pocket Change, Error Coins Bring Big Money | 2006 | $16.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Fire-King & More, Anchor Hocking's Identification & Value Guide | 2006 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 1/21/2007 |
| Money, Money, Money! Introduction to KP Book's latest Money (Collectible) Guides |
|
| Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Paper Money, Standard Catalog of United States | 24th, 2006 | $31.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Paper Money, Standard Catalog of World General Issues | 11th, 2006 | $70.00 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Paper Money, Standard Catalog of World Specialized Issues | 10th, 2005 | $65.00 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | U.S. Small-Size Paper Money 1928 to Date, Standard Guide to | 7th, 2006 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 1/21/2007 |
| Price Guide | Book Collector's Price Guide, Antique Trader's | 2nd, 2006 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Carnival Glass, Warman's Companion | 2006 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual | 14th, 2006 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Playing Cards, Collecting Identification and Value Guide | 2007 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Records, American 1950 - 1975, Goldmine Standard Catalog of | 5th, 2006 | $34.99 | Krause Publications | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Tins, Modern Collectible Identification and Values | 2nd, 2006 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 14th, 2007 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | TV Lamps to Light the World, Identification & Value guide | 2006 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 12/13/2006 |
| Price Guide | Antiques, Schroeder's Price Guide | 25th, 2007 | $17.95 | Collector Books | 11/15/2006 |
| Price Guide | Records & Prices, Goldmine's | 3rd, 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 11/15/2006 |
Instructional,
collector related | Toy Trains Instant Expert, Collecting | 2006 | $14.95 | House of Collectibles | 11/15/2006 |
| Price Guide | Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, Warman's | 40th, 2006 | $21.99 | KP Books | 9/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Depression Glass Identification and Values, Warman's | 4th, 2006 | $27.99 | KP Books | 9/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Little Golden Books Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2006 | $24.99 | KP Books | 9/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Advertising Collectibles Price List, Kovel's | 2005 | $16.95 | Random House Reference | 8/3/2006 |
| Price Guide | Bottles, Antique Trader's Identification and Price Guide | 5th, 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 8/3/2006 |
| Price Guide | Hall China, Collector's Encyclopedia of | 3rd, 2006 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 8/3/2006 |
| Price Guide | Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 8/3/2006 |
| Price Guide | Trains Identification and Value Guide, O'Brien's Collecting Toy | 6th, 2006 | $29.99 | KP Books | 8/3/2006 |
| Price Guide | Disney Collectibles Field Guide Values and Identification | 2006 | $12.99 | KP Books | 6/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Flea Market Trader | 15th, 2006 | $12.95 | Collector Books | 6/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Gas Station Memorabilia, Value Guide to | 2nd, 2006 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 6/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Vintage Clothing, Antique Trader Price Guide | 2006 | $24.99 | KP Books | 6/16/2006 |
| Price Guide | Antiques, Schroeder's Price Guide | 24th, 2006 | $14.95 | Collector Books | 5/20/2006 |
| Price Guide | Bobbing Head Field Guide Values and Identification | 2006 | $12.99 | KP Books | 5/20/2006 |
| Historical overview | Civil War Weapons | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 5/20/2006 |
| Price Guide | Shawnee Pottery, An Identification & Value Guide | 1994 with 2004 Updated Values | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/20/2006 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles Price List, Kovel's | 2006 | $19.95 | Random House Reference | 4/27/2006 |
| Price Guide | Celluloid Dolls Toys & Playthings Identification & Value Guide | 2006 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 4/27/2006 |
| Price Guide | Gas Station Collectibles, Warman's | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 4/27/2006 |
| Price Guide | Roseville Pottery, Warman's Companion | 2006 | $17.99 | KP Books | 4/27/2006 |
| Price Guide | Americana Price Guide Volume 1, Raycrafts' | 2006 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 4/4/2006 |
| Price Guide | Majolica Identification and Price Guide | 2006 | $24.99 | KP Books | 4/4/2006 |
| Price Guide | Marbles a Comprehensive Identification & Value Guide, Everett Grist's Big Book of | 3rd, 2006 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 4/4/2006 |
| Price Guide | Furniture Field Guide Values and Identification | 2006 | $12.95 | KP Books | 3/11/2006 |
| Price Guide | Greeting Cards Identification and Values, Collecting Vintage Children's | 2006 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 3/11/2006 |
| Price Guide | Kitschy Kitchen Field Guide Values and Identification | 2006 | $12.99 | KP Books | 3/11/2006 |
| Price Guide | Comics, Standard Guide to Golden Age | 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 2/25/2006 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles 2006 Price Guide, Antique Trader | 21st, 2006 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 2/2/2006 |
| Price Guide | Hot Wheels, The Ultimate Redline guide Identification and Values 1968 - 1977 | 2nd, 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 2/2/2006 |
| Price Guide | American Dinnerware, Collector's Encyclopedia of Identification and Values | 2nd, 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 1/12/2006 |
| Price Guide | Little Golden Books Field Guide | 2005 | $12.99 | KP Books | 1/12/2006 |
| Price Guide | Radio and Television Price Guide, Antique Trader | 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 1/12/2006 |
| Price Guide | 45 RPM Records, Goldmine Price Guide to | 5th, 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 12/24/2005 |
| Price Guide | Magazines, Old Identification & Value Guide | 2003 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 12/24/2005 |
| Price Guide | Football Cards, Tuff Stuff 2006 Standard Catalog of | 9th, 2006 | $24.99 | KP Books | 12/10/2005 |
| Price Guide | Matchbox Toys 1947 - 2004 Identification & Value Guide, The Other | 2005 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 12/10/2005 |
| Price Guide | My Little Pony Collector's Inventory | 2005 | $15.99 | Priced Nostalgia Press | 12/10/2005 |
| Price Guide | Magazines Price Guide, Antique Trader Vintage | 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 11/25/2005 |
| Price Guide | Photography Identification & Values, Early Twentieth Century Hand Painted | 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 11/25/2005 |
| Price Guide | Airplanes Identification & Value Guide, Big Book of Toy | 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 11/4/2005 |
| Price Guide | Guitars, Warman's Field Guide to Vintage | 2005 | $12.99 | KP Books | 11/4/2005 |
Instructional,
collector related | Antiques 101, A Crash course in Everything Antique | 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 10/13/2005 |
| Price Guide | Corning Ware & Visions Cookware, The Complete Guide to | 2006 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 10/13/2005 |
| Price Guide | Ovenware for the 1920's to the Present, Florences Identification & Value Guide | 2006 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 10/13/2005 |
| Price Guide | Heddon Plastic Lures Identification & Price Guide | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 9/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book | 3rd, 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 9/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Dolls Identification and Price Guide, 200 years of | 2005 | $29.99 | KP Books | 8/25/2005 |
| Price Guide | McDonald's Drinkware Identification & Value Guide | 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 8/25/2005 |
| Price Guide | She-Ra Collector's Inventory / Illustrated Price Guide | 2005 | $29.95 | Priced Nostalgia Press | 8/6/2005 |
| Price Guide | Stoneware and Blue & White Pottery Price Guide, Antique Trader | 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 8/6/2005 |
| Price Guide | California Pottery Scrapbook Identification and Value Guide | 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 7/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Coins, 2006 Standard Catalog of World | 33rd, 2005 | $55.00 | KP Books | 7/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Coins, Unusual World | 4th, 2005 | $39.99 | KP Books | 7/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorabilia, A Collector's Identification and Price Guide for | 2005 | $20.00 | Full House Publications | 7/16/2005 |
| Introduction to KP Book's latest Money (Collectible) Guides |
|
| KP Books | 7/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-, Standard Catalog of World | 11th, 2005 | $47.50 | KP Books | 7/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, Warman's | 39th, 2005 | $21.99 | KP Books | 7/2/2005 |
| Price Guide | Soda Pop Memorabilia Identification & Value Guide, Collectible | 2004 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 7/2/2005 |
| Price Guide | Dolls, Collector's Guide to Ideal | 3rd, 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 6/23/2005 |
| Price Guide | Red Wing Pottery Identification and Price Guide | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 6/23/2005 |
| Price Guide | Teapots Price Guide, Antique Trader | 2005 | $19.99 | KP Books | 6/3/2005 |
| Price Guide | Tootsietoys, Collector's Guide to | 3rd, 2004 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 6/3/2005 |
| Price Guide | Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual | 12th, 2004 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 5/14/2005 |
| Price Guide | Hunting Collectibles Identification & Price Guide, Classic | 2005 | $24.99 | KP Books | 5/14/2005 |
| Price Guide | Jewelry, Warman's Field Guide to | 2005 | $12.99 | KP Books | 5/2/2005 |
| Price Guide | Radios Identification and Values, Collector's Guide to Antique | 6th, 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/2/2005 |
| Price Guide | Advertising Memorabilia, Antique & Contemporary Identification & Value Guide | 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 4/20/2005 |
| Price Guide | Fishing Lures, Classic Identification and Price Guide | 2005 | $27.99 | KP Books | 4/20/2005 |
| Price Guide | Bottles, Warman's Field Guide | 2005 | $12.99 | KP Books | 4/10/2005 |
| Price Guide | Cookbooks, Collector's Guide to Identification and Values | 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 4/10/2005 |
| Price Guide | Civil War Collectibles, Warman's Field Guide | 2005 | $12.99 | KP Books | 3/28/2005 |
| Price Guide | Paper Dolls of the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's Identification & Value Guide | 2005 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 3/28/2005 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles Price List 2005, Kovels' | 37th, 2005 | $16.95 | Random House / Collector Books | 3/16/2005 |
| Price Guide | Cigarette Lighters Identification and Values, The Big Book of | 2005 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 3/9/2005 |
| Price Guide | Fenton Glass, Warman's Identification and Price Guide | 2004 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 3/2/2005 |
| Price Guide | Plastic Jewelry, Collecting Art | 2005 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 2/20/2005 |
| Price Guide | Barbie Fashion Vol. 1, 1959-1967 | 1990 with 2004 Updated Values | $24.95 | Collector Books | 2/12/2005 |
| Price Guide | Depression Glass, Warman's Field Guide | 2nd, 2005 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 2/3/2005 |
| Price Guide | Head Vases Identification and Values | 1989 with 2002 Updated Values | $14.95 | Collector Books | 1/18/2005 |
| Price Guide | Tammy and Her Family of Dolls Identification & Price Guide | 1995 | $14.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 1/18/2005 |
| Price Guide | Sheet Music, The Reference and Price Guide | 2nd, 1995 with 2004 Updated Values | $19.95 | Collector Books | 1/7/2005 |
| Price Guide | Celebrity Dolls, Collector's Guide to Identification and Values | 2002 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 12/26/2004 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 12th, 2005 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 12/26/2004 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles 2005 Price Guide, Antique Trader | 20th, 2005 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 11/27/2004 |
| Price Guide | Costume Jewelry Identification and Price Guide | 2004 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 11/11/2004 |
| Price Guide | Dolls of the 1960's and 1970's Identification and Values Volume II, Collector's Guide to | 2004 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 11/11/2004 |
| Price Guide | Restaurant China Identification & Value Guide for Restaurant, Airline, Ship and Railroad Dinnerware Volumes 1 and 2 | Vol. 1 1998, Vol. 2 1999, Both with 2003 Updated Values | $24.95 &
$39.95 | Collector Books | 10/22/2004 |
| Retrospective | Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls | 8th, 2002 | $29.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 10/12/2004 |
| Price Guide | Fiesta Ware Identification & Price Guide, Warman's | 2004 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 10/2/2004 |
| Price Guide | Antiques, Schroeder's Price Guide | 23rd, 2005 | $14.95 | Collector Books | 9/20/2004 |
| Price Guide | Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, Warman's | 38th, 2004 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 9/7/2004 |
| Price Guide | Vernon Kilns, Collectible Identification and Value Guide | 2004 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 8/27/2004 |
Instructional,
collector related | Antiques, Secrets to Affordable | 2004 | $17.99 | Krause Publications | 8/14/2004 |
| Price Guide | Barbie Doll & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion 1967-1972 Price Guide | 1996 | $26.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 7/15/2004 |
| Price Guide | Aluminum, Collectible an Identification and Value Guide | 2003 values in updated 1994 edition | $16.95 | Collector Books | 7/3/2004 |
| Price Guide | Barbie Structures and Furniture | 1997 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 7/3/2004 |
| Price Guide | Roseville Pottery, Warman's | 2004 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 7/3/2004 |
| Price Guide | Dolls of the 1960's and 1970's Identification and Values, Collector's Guide to | 2004 values in updated 2000 edition | $24.95 | Collector Books | 6/15/2004 |
Instructional,
collector related | Fashion Doll Restoration, From Worn to Wonderful Step by Step Guide to | 2001 | $14.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 6/15/2004 |
| Price Guide | McCoy Pottery, Warman's | 2004 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 6/15/2004 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles, Answers to Questions about | 2004 | $14.99 | Krause Publications | 5/31/2004 |
| Price Guide | Heywood-Wakefield Modern Furniture Identification and Value Guide | 2004 values in updated 1995 edition | $18.95 | Collector Books | 5/31/2004 |
| Price Guide | My Merry, Collector's Guide to with Values | 2001 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 5/31/2004 |
| Price Guide | Tools Price Guide, Antique Trader | 11th, 2004 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 5/18/2004 |
| Price Guide | Bar Ware, Vintage Identification & Value Guide | 2000 values in updated 1997 edition | $24.95 | Collector Books | 5/11/2004 |
| Price Guide | Dawn Dolls Official Encyclopedia & Price Guide | 2001 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 5/11/2004 |
| Price Guide | Toys, O'Brien's Collecting | 11th, 2004 | $29.99 | Krause Publications | 5/4/2004 |
| Price Guide | Flea Market Trader | 14th, 2004 | $12.95 | Collector Books | 4/22/2004 |
Price Guide
w/ranges | Girls' Series books, all about collecting | 2002 | $27.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/22/2004 |
Reference/
Dictionaries | Kewpie for Collectors | 2003 | $27.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/8/2004 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 11th, 2004 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 4/8/2004 |
| Price Guide | Glassware, Collectible from the 40's, 50's and 60's | 7th, 2004 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 3/26/2004 |
| Price Guide | Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual | 11th, 2003 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 3/20/2004 |
| Retrospective | Comics, Look Out! It's Baby Boomer | 2003 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 3/9/2004 |
| Price Guide | Comics, The Standard Catalog of | 2nd, 2003 | $34.99 | Krause Publications | 3/9/2004 |
| Introduction to Krause's latest Comic Book guides |
|
| Krause Publications | 3/9/2004 |
| Price Guide | Purse Masterpieces Identification & Value Guide | 2004 | $29.95 | Collector Books | 3/2/2004 |
| Price Guide | Comic Related Collectibles Survival & Price Guide | 2003 | $19.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 2/24/2004 |
Instructional,
collector related | Teddy, Constructing, and his Friends | 2002 | $19.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 2/24/2004 |
| Price Guide | Jewelry, Plastic, of the Twentieth Century Identification and Value Guide | 2003 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 2/13/2004 |
Price Guide
w/ranges | Trunks, Antique Identification and Price Guide | 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 2/13/2004 |
| Price Guide | Little Golden Books, Collecting, A Collector's Identification & Price Guide | 5th, 2003 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 2/6/2004 |
| Price Guide | Betty Boop Memorabilia with Values, The Definitive Guide to | 2003 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 1/25/2004 |
| Price Guide | Toys Price Guide, Schroeder's guide to Antique to Modern | 9th, 2004 | $17.95 | Collector Books | 1/25/2004 |
| Price Guide | Antiques, Schroeder's Price Guide | 22nd, 2004 | $14.95 | Collector Books | 1/16/2004 |
| Price Guide | Py/Miyao Fun Kitchen Collectibles Reference and Value Guide | 2003 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 1/10/2004 |
| Price Guide | Bird Decoys and Duck Calls, Collecting Antique | 3rd, 2003 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 1/3/2004 |
| Price Guide | Costume Jewelry, Collectible ID and Value Guide | 3rd, 2003 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 12/23/2003 |
| Introduction to Krause's latest Jewelry guides |
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| Krause Publications | 12/23/2003 |
Price Guide/
Resource guide | Jewelry, Answers to Questions about Old | 6th, 2003 | $27.99 | Krause Publications | 12/23/2003 |
| Price Guide | Rhinestone Jewelry, a Price and Identification Guide | 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 12/23/2003 |
| Price Guide | Civil War Collectibles, Warman's | 2003 | $24.95 | Krause Publications | 12/6/2003 |
| Price Guide | Lladro (Collecting) Identification and Price Guide | 2nd, 2003 | $29.99 | Krause Publications | 11/24/2003 |
| Price Guide | Tobacco Collectibles, Warman's Identification and Price Guide | 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 11/17/2003 |
| Resource guide | Fakes & Reproductions, Guide to | 3rd, 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 11/13/2003 |
| Price Guide | Kitchen Collectibles, Spiffy | 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 10/30/2003 |
| Historical overview | Teddy Bear Centennial book | 2001 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 10/24/2003 |
| Price Guide | Records, Goldmine's record album and 45 RPM record price guides | 3rd and 4th respectively, 2003 | $24.99
each | Krause Publications | 10/18/2003 |
| Price Guide | McCoy Pottery Collector's Reference & Value Guide Volume 1 | 2002 updated values, 1997 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 10/13/2003 |
| Price Guide | Flea Market Price Guide, Warman's | 3rd, 2003 | $21.99 | Krause Publications | 10/9/2003 |
| Price Guide | Doll Values Antique to Modern | 7th, 2003 | $12.95 | Collector Books | 10/2/2003 |
Instructional,
collector related | Fashion doll makeovers, Ultimate / Tips from the Experts | 2002 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 9/26/2003 |
| Price Guide | Fiesta, Collector's Encyclopedia of | 9th, 2001 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 9/21/2003 |
| Price Guide | Barbie Doll, Warman's Field Guide to | 2003 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 9/16/2003 |
| Price Guide | Fishing Lures, Warman's Field Guide to | 2003 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 9/16/2003 |
| Price Guide | Hot Wheels, Warman's Field Guide to | 2003 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 9/16/2003 |
| Introduction to Warman's "Field Guide" series |
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| Krause Publications | 9/16/2003 |
| Price Guide | Jewelry, Warman's Field Guide to Antique | 2003 | $12.99 | Krause Publications | 9/16/2003 |
| Historical overview | Dolls, German Porcelain 1836-2002 | 2002 | $39.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 9/11/2003 |
| Price Guide | Coca-Cola (Coke), BJ Summers guide to | 4th, 2003 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 9/4/2003 |
| Price Guide | Book Collector's Price Guide, Antique Trader | 4th, 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 8/30/2003 |
| Price Guide | Depression Glass, Collector's Encyclopedia of | 16th, 2004 | $19.95 | Collector Books | 8/25/2003 |
| Price Guide | Halloween, Vintage Collectibles | 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 8/22/2003 |
Instructional,
collector related | Teddies (Teddy Bears), How to Make Award Winning | 2003 | $22.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 8/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book | 2nd, 2003 | 29.95 | Collector Books | 8/19/2003 |
| Price Guide | Vintage Accessories, Ladies identification and value guide | 2003 with updated values from 2001 | $24.95 | Collector Books | 8/15/2003 |
| Price Guide | Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, Warman's | 37th, 2003 | $19.95 | Krause Publications | 8/9/2003 |
| Price Guide | Hummel Figurines & Plates Identification and Price Guide, Luckey's | 12th, 2003 | $27.95 | Krause Publications | 8/9/2003 |
Instructional,
collector related | Miniature Millinery, the Art of Making | 2002 | $27.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 8/2/2003 |
Price Guide/
Retrospective | Schuco Classic Tin Toys, the Collector's guide | 2002 | $29.95 | Krause Publications | 7/29/2003 |
| Historical overview | Googlies, the History and Art of | 2002 | $39.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 7/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Metalwares price guide, Antique Trader's | 2nd, 2003 | $17.95 | Krause Publications | 7/11/2003 |
| Resource guide | Retro Chic, a guide to Fabulous Vintage and Designer Resale.. | 1st, 2002 | $18.95 | Really Great Books | 7/5/2003 |
| Price Guide | Clocks Price Guide, Antique Trader | 2003 | $17.95 | Krause Publications | 6/27/2003 |
Nonfiction,
collector related | Cherish Me Always, A Century of Dolls (Antique Photographs of Children with Dolls) | 2001 | $19.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 6/20/2003 |
Reference/
Dictionaries | Farm Implements and Machinery 1630-1930, 300 years of | 2003 | $19.99 | Krause Publications | 6/13/2003 |
Instructional,
collector related | Fashion Doll patterns, Famous Couple | 2003 | $27.95 | House of Collectibles | 6/7/2003 |
| Price Guide | Soda Pop Collectibles Price Guide, Petretti's | 3rd, 2003 | $34.99 | Krause Publications | 6/3/2003 |
Instructional,
collector related | Inns and Outs of Collecting, How Bed & Breakfast Owners use Collections to Decorate | 2002 | $22.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 5/23/2003 |
| Price Guide | Kitchen Collectibles, 300 years of | 5th, 2003 | $29.95 | Krause Publications | 5/18/2003 |
| Price Guide | Pez, Collector's Guide to | 2nd, 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 5/13/2003 |
| Price Guide | Crayola Collectibles, A Century of | 2002 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/26/2003 |
| Price Guide | Antiques & Collectibles 2003 Price Guide, Antique Trader | 19th, 2003 | $16.95 | Krause Publications | 4/21/2003 |
| Price Guide | Madame Alexander Dolls Collector's price guide | 4th, 2003 | $15.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/18/2003 |
| Price Guide | Bottles, Antique Trader's Identification and Price Guide | 4th, 2002 | $17.95 | Krause Publications | 4/12/2003 |
Price Guide
w/ranges | Boys' Series books, all about collecting | 2002 | $27.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/8/2003 |
| Price Guide | Chocolate molds with Values, Collector's guide to Antique | 2002 | $29.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 4/3/2003 |
Reference/
Dictionaries | Glass A to Z | 2002 | $24.95 | Krause Publications | 4/1/2003 |
| Price Guide | Postage Stamps, 2003 Catalogue of errors on U.S. | 12th, 2002 | $14.95 | Krause Publications | 3/28/2003 |
Price Guide
w/ranges | Shirley Temple Collectibles Vol. II , Identification and Price Guide to | 1st, 2003 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 3/21/2003 |
| Price Guide | Marilyn Monroe Cover to Cover | 2nd, 2003 | $24.99 | Krause Publications | 3/18/2003 |
| Price Guide | Sand Pail Encyclopedia, a complete value guide for Tin-litho Sand Toys | 1st, 2002 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 3/11/2003 |
| Retrospective | So Crazy Japanese Toys | 1st, 2003 | $18.95 | Chronicle Books | 3/7/2003 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 10th, 2003 | $19.95 | Krause Publications | 3/7/2003 |
Nonfiction,
collector related | In search of Teddy (Bear) | 1st, 2002 | $24.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 3/4/2003 |
| Price Guide | Dolls and Values Blue Book | 15th, 2001 | $19.95 | Hobby House Press Inc. | 2/28/2003 |
| Price Guide | Rhythm & Blues Records, Goldmine Standard catalog of | 1st, 2002 | $24.95 | Krause Publications | 2/23/2003 |
| Price Guide | 50's Popular Fashions (Roseann Ettinger) | 1st, 1995 | contact
publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd. | 2/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Bowling Shirts (Joe Tonelli & Marc Luers) | 1st, 1998 | contact
publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd. | 2/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Official Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys (Ted Hake) | 4th, 2002 | $35.00 | House of Collectibles | 2/22/2003 |
Price Guide/
Resource guide | Official Price Guide to Vintage Fashion and Fabrics (Pamela Smith) | 1st, 2001 | $17.00 | House of Collectibles | 2/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide | 20th, 2002 | $14.95 | Collector Books | 2/22/2003 |
| Price Guide | Toys & Prices (Toy Shop) | 9th, 2002 | $18.95 | Krause Publications | 2/22/2003 |
Bare bones reference librariesIf
your budget is limited these are the must have volumes for a compact
but effective reference library. There is some overlap and unless
particular editions/volumes are mentioned the book has a long running
high standard. Books are in no particular order. Check back, these
lists will grown and/or change.
Must have books for any Antique dealer - Schroeder's Antiques (Collector Books)
- Warman's Antiques and Collectibles (KP Books)
- (O'Brien's) Collecting Toys
- Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles (Krause Publications)
- Any book on manufacture/artist marks, choose based on completeness
an your layout preference, most books cover the same marks. Often this
will involve different books for pottery, silver, etc., for example.
Must have books for any Collectibles dealer- Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual (Collector Books)
- Schroeder's Collectible Toys, Antique to Modern (Collector Books)
- Official Records price guide (Osborne)
- Hake's (Official's) price guide to Character Toys
- Toys & Prices (KP Books)
- Schroeder's Antiques (Collector Books)
- Modern Furniture Price Guide (the 1950's), Auction Results from 1991-1999. Multiple volumes.
- Standard Catalog of Comics
- Got some extra cash?, here are a few more useful guides that your should consider picking up;
- Warman's Antiques and Collectibles (KP Books)
The following guides are out of print or outdated price wise but necessary reference materials if you can find them:
- Tomarts Encyclopedia & Price Guide to Action Figures, Vol
1-3. (Outdated pricing but one of the best overall sets for
identification and relative value)
- Price guide to Non-Sports cards (multiple volumes). These are very
hard to find and are not currently in print but worth the hunt to add
to your library.
Must have books for any Vintage Clothing dealer
- Tough category that is in need of and severely lacking credible
guides. Many/most guides are very sparse and no true price variances
occur when they really exist, making the book maybe enjoyable to look
at but not very useful in business. This is, however, changing rapidly
as Vintage Clothing is booming. - The Vintage Fashion Directory (Streamline Press)
- Fashionable clothing from the 1950s Sears Catalog
- Vintage Fashions and fabrics, Official price guide to (House of Collectibles)
- Ladies Vintage Accessories Identification and Value Guide (Collector Books)
Must have books for any General or non-specialized dealer- Schroeder's Antiques (Collector Books) AND/OR Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual (Collector Books)
- (O'Brien's) Collecting Toys
- Official Records price guide (Osborne)
- Toys & Prices (KP Books)
- Generally this type of dealers/collector will have his/her own
niche, choose guides to reflect your collecting/selling preferences.
Publisher Information:Chronicle Books
85 Second Street, Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Orders: 1-800-722-6657
Web site: chroniclebooks.com
When you think of Chronicle Books, think style. Think fun, food and
cocktails. Think art, architecture, and photography. Think fiction, travel
and pop culture. Think clever children's books and creative gift products.
Collector Books P.O. Box 3009 Paducah, Kentucky 42002-3009 Orders: (800) 626-5420 Web site: collectorbooks.com
Email address: info@collectorbooks.com
Full House Publications P.O. Box 67 Funkstown, MD 21734-0067 Web site: cwbooks.com
Email address: digger_den@yahoo.com
Hobby House Press Inc. One Corporate Drive Grantsville, MD 21536 Consumer Orders: 1-800-554-1447 Retailer Orders: 1-800-554-1447 ext 1239 Web site: hobbyhouse.com
Email address:email@hobbyhouse.com
Hobby House Press is "The Collectors' Book Source"!
Well respected for many years, Hobby House Press publishes books on
antiques, collectibles, crafting and even offers many perfect gift-related
titles. We at Hobby House Press very much look forward to hearing from you
and are ready to assist with any questions you may have. Remember, much of
the joy in collecting begins and grows with knowledge!
House of Collectibles 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Web site: houseofcollectibles.com
Email address
Krause Publications (also "KP Books") 700 East State St. Iola, WI 54990-0001 Consumer Orders: 1-800-258-0929 Retailer Orders: 1-888-457-2873 ext. 880 Web site: krausebooks.com
"World's Largest Hobby & Collectibles Publisher"
Krause Publications is an imprint of F+W Publications, Cincinnati,
Ohio, a special interest publisher serving hobbyists and enthusiasts in
categories as writing, fine art, genealogy, crafts, antiques, various
collectibles and the outdoors.
L-W Book Sales P.O. Box 69 Gas City, IN 46933 Web site:
Email address:
Priced Nostalgia Press PO Box 1118 Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 685-6476 Web site:Priced Nostalgia Press
Random House Reference Consumer Orders: 1-800-733-3000 Retailer/Wholesale Orders: 1-888-591-1200 Web site:randomhouse.com
Really Great Books P.O. Box 86121 Los Angeles, CA 90086 Orders: online, http://www.reallygreatbooks.com Web site: reallygreatbooks.com
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road Atglen, Pa. 19310 (610) 593-1777 Web site:
Email address:
Streamline Press 1535 E. 3rd St. Long Beach, CA 90802-3624 Web site:
Email address:
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