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Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification and Values
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Price Last Updated : 7-30-2008
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Features
Paperback: 335 pages
Publisher: Collector Books July 1998
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1574320637
ISBN-13: 978-1574320633
Product Dimensions:
11 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
Product Description
When a collector opens the pages of this fine book, he will find that it is the most comprehensive book on American souvenir spoons ever published. The book contains pictures of collectible spoons, examples of hand-engraved artwork on silver, and examples of commemorative picture engravings on spoons. Contained in this comprehensive value guide are over 750 full-color photographs of spoons which have never been published in any book. In many cases the author has chosen to show selected portions of the spoon so that the incredible detail can be more readily observed by the reader. One will quickly realize that this is much more than just another value guide - the advanced and novice collector, as well as those interested in Americana will gladly welcome this new edition. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Wayne Bednersh is a graduate of UCLA and has authored several articles on spoons and silver techniques. His interest in silver medallions and antiques led him to souvenir spoon collecting. He is the author of two volumes on Collectible Souvenir Spoons. REVIEW: This book will appeal to advanced collectors as well as novices. For the advanced collector, a number of rarer spoons are featured. For the intermediate collector, the wide variety of spoons shown will help you choose a specialization area and will give a broader view of examples than in any other single source. For the novice collector and for dealers, this book will serve as a reference and a guide for the buying and selling of spoons.
Reader Reviews
Published in 1998, this 336 page book contains 750 large, sharp, black and white photos, plus 12 full color pages. Although difficult to photograph, the pictures clearly show the designs on the spoons. The volume contains informative text, covering the history of spoons, introduction, and details. Major topics range from Inspiring A Nation, First Americans, and Modern Vision of Government, to Inspiring Our Children, Our Bowl Overfloweth and Craftsmanship and Painted Silver. Price ranges are provided as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. A valuable reference tool for souvenir spoon collectors.
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Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification and Values
by Wayne Bednersh
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