Official 85 Price Guide To Collectible Plates

Millions of people across the country collect limited edition plates--and the numbers continue to grow in this popular area of collecting. Featuring more than 10,000 prices for thousands of collector plates, this updated guide contains a comprehensive list of collector plates from 1895 to the present day. Each item is described in specific detail, including title and series, the original release date, designing artist, quantities issues, original issue price and the most current value. color photos.

THE COMPLETE REFERENCE GUIDE TO LIMITED EDITION PLATES! -- COMPREHENSIVE. Featuring more than 15,000 prices for thousands of collector plates -- U.S. and foreign -- this sourcebook is the only one you'll ever need. Whether it's silver, pewter, porcelain, wood, or glass, with depictions of movie classics, sports heroes, fairy tales, cartoon characters, Americana, or religious themes, the information is all here at your fingertips. -- REVISED. This updated guide lists every known collector plate from 1895 to the present day, including Accent on Art, Blue Delft, Bradford, Franklin Mint, Goebel (Hummel), Lenox, Royal Doulton, and Spode. Each item is described in specific detail, including title and series, original release date, designing artist, quantities issued, original issue price, and the most current value. It also includes a rarely seen complete product listing for the Danbury Mint and the Bradford Exchange. -- SPECIAL FEATURES. Unique sections cover the histories of selected plate manufacturers and profile the top artists in the plate field. -- PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. The Official Price Guide to Collector Plates includes tips from the experts on buying, displaying, selling, shipping, and caring for your plates -- plus how to spot hidden repairs and restoration. -- AN UPDATED MARKET REVIEW. An invaluable report on the most current trends in prices. -- FULLY ILLUSTRATED with all-new photos for this edition!

Over 500 photographs help to identify the many collector plates produced since the first was issued in 1895. Detailed coverage includes a Market Review, collecting tips from nine of the country's foremost experts, an overview of the platemaking process and more. 8-page color photo insert.