Confederate Collectibles

100 Greatest American Currency Notes: The Stories Behind The Most Colonial, Confederate,...

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In this beautifully illustrated book, two of America’s best-known numismatists take the reader on a personal guided tour of our nation’s greatest currency notes. They’re all inside: the Lazy Deuce, the Tombstone Note, the Buffalo Bill, and more. You’ll see some familiar faces, such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even Santa Claus and meet some unique and colorful characters like the mad Emperor Norton. Battleships and locomotives, Army officers and Indians, politicians and polar bears—all these and more await you among the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes. By Q.David Bowers and David M. Sundman. Forward by Chester Krause and Clifford Mishler

Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia, Vol. 4: Military Memorabilia Used by Federals and...

Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification and Values

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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.

Collectible Toy Soldiers (Collectibles)

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Mustered together here are over 400 soldiers from the armies of Napoleon, King Arthur, the Kaiser, Grant and Lee: knights, grenadiers and lancers, cavalry officers and foot soldiers-all reporting for peacetime duty as collectible toy soldiers. These heroic metal men wear colorful uniforms from the Age of Chivalry to the world wars, on parade again, reporting in with a caption that places each of them as figures in history. The adult war gamer and collector alike will instantly recall being a powerful general commanding a childhood army of valiant model soldiers like these.

Collectible Vernon Kilns: Identification and Value Guide (Collectible Vernon Kilns)

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This all-new, completely revised and updated book pays tribute to one of California's leading national pottery companies of the last century. Almost 500 color photographs, many not featured in the first edition, are included, with many never-before-seen photos of May and Vieve Hamilton pottery. A detailed history on the founding of Vernon Kilns and the evolution of marks is included, as well as sections on the war years, the manufacturing process, and famous artists and designers. New information and photos of commemoratives and innovative designs by foremost artists Rockwell Kent and Don Blanding, and Disney figures are showcased. There are also pattern indexes for each shape, as well as a general index. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Maxine Nelson's interest in Vernon Kilns traces back to 1946, just after the close of World War II. She authored two books, Versatile Vernon Kilns in 1978 and Versatile Vernon Kilns Book II in 1983. She published Collectible Vernon Kilns in 1994. After that she spent many years researching and uncovering scare examples for her second edition, published in 2004. REVIEW: This book includes hundreds of color photographs not featured in the previous edition, as well as new information and current collector values. Art ware, specialty ware, dinnerware, and famous artists and designers are featured.

Comprehensive Catalog of Confederate Paper Money

Confederate Rifles and Muskets

Norm Flayderman, "North-South Trader's Civil War" magazine, November-December 1996
this significant addition to antique arms and Civil War lore is the magnum opus of its field worth every penny

Herbert G. Houze, Book Review Editor, "Man at Arms" magazine, December 1996
massive the most distinguishing feature is the sheer volume of information from original sources the standard reference on the subject

Confederate States Paper Money

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Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has updated pricing and expanded listings. Collectors and history buffs will love the coverage of the Southern states issues along with the in-depth information on engravers and printers. There is also a must-read section on the financial history of paper money. Nine successful editions prove that this reference sets the standard for the Confederate states and Southern states paper money markets.

- Detailed sections on facsimile notes, bogus notes and in-depth coverage of printing errors
- Exciting section covering Southern states and updated pricing --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual: Cashing in on Today's Lucrative Collectibles Market...

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This book is packed with descriptions and current values for nearly 25,000 collectibles, representing virtually every category on today's market -- books, sports cards, ornaments, toys, cookie jars, fifties glassware, and movie memorabilia, to name just a few. In addition to the more than 750 photographs, this resourceful guide offers suggestions on how to conduct your own sales, establish yourself as a flea market dealer, and buy and sell by mail, including tips on safely packing your merchandise. Additional features include a directory of related sources and a list of dealers, making this book both a buying and selling aid. Whether you are looking for expert advice on recognizing great buys, reselling items at the best price, or holding your own successful sales, this helpful guide leaves little unexplained. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: After writing their first book, The Story of Fiesta, published in 1974, the Huxfords became pottery editors for Collector Books and in that capacity wrote several other books on various Ohio potteries: Roseville Pottery, McCoy Pottery, Brush-McCoy Pottery, Weller Pottery, and Roseville Pottery, Volume II. Since 1982 they have been editors of Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide; Schroeder's Collectible Toys; Antique to Modern; Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual; and Wanted to Buy. REVIEW: This book covers a tremendous variety of collectibles and will be very useful for the collector, established or aspiring dealer. It focuses on items made from the 1940s on, those things that most often turn up at garage sales and flea markets. It informs you of current price trends so you can spot bargains, whether for your own collection or resale. Includes hundreds of categories, including extensive coverage of glassware, pottery, and porcelain.

Handbook of Confederate Swords

Heads of State: The Presidents as Everyday Useful Household Items in Pewter, Plastic,...

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There's room for only four presidents' heads on Mount Rushmore, but Heads of State more than makes up for those presidents who aren't carved in stone, and still includes Washington (as a thimble), Jefferson (as a vase), Lincoln (as a paper clip), and Roosevelt (as a whistle)!

Since the earliest days of the presidency, the American people have either loved or loved to hate their president. And in the American spirit of entrepreneurship, some have used their know-how to merge commemoration with commerce, creating mass-produced, marketable household items that bring the president's face into every home. Heads of State celebrates these objects, highlighting through lively text and extensive research the humorous, sometimes strikingly apt parallels between the chief executives and the objects used to portray them. It's the perfect book for anyone fascinated by politics, Americana, and the way in which presidents have been memorialized, satirized, romanticized, and worshipped by the very people they serve.


About The Author
Carl Sferrazza Anthony is a former speechwriter for Nancy Reagan and contributing editor at George magazine. He has authored eight books on presidential family history, and his work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Vanity Fair. Anthony appears regularly as a political commentator on Nightline, Larry King, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, and CBS nightly news programs. He lives in Los Angeles.

In Search of Confederate Ancestors: The Guide, Revised and Updated

John B. Wells, Genealogist-in-Chief, Sons of Confederate Veterans
"I recommend this book without reservat ion as the best work of its kind.a must for every serious Confederate researcher." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The Carologue, South Carolina Historical Society
"A detailed, carefully prepared, exceedingly useful (and long needed) guide" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.