The Official Rinker Price Guide To Collectibles

Featuring brief histories of collectibles, plus collecting tips, lists of reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions, this authoritative guide covers 425 categories and more than 40,000 prices. 500 photos.

THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK FOR COLLECTORS Collecting is in the midst of the greatest revolution in history--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years! AUTHORITATIVE. The Official Harry L. Rinker Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than four hundred categories, including many not found in the competition: art pottery, barware, Chintz china, crackle glass, Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, keychains, paint-by-number sets, Pez containers, Vietnam war memorabilia, Walgreen collectibles, and dozens more! COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, museums, and vital information on reproductions. UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly six hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

This fourth edition of the Harry L. Rinker Official Price Guide to Collectibles has more coverage of collectibles than any other book on the market. Here you'll find furniture, decorative accessories, and giftware along with the traditional character and personality items, ceramic, glass, and toys. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions. It's a complete document of the 20th-century American lifestyle.

THE UNRIVALED REFERENCE BOOK FOR COLLECTORS Collecting has entered a renaissance. With the end of the century fast approaching, people are scrambling for collectibles of all kinds--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years! [ ] AUTHORITATIVE. Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than 425 major collecting categories, from Abingdon Pottery to Yellow Ware. Those categories appearing for the first time feature Beanie Babies, CDs, David Winter Cottages, Howard Holt, Kemple Glass, Motion Lamps, Scandinavian Glass, Tonka, and Warner Brothers--plus dozens of categories found exclusively in this sourcebook, including Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, and paint-by-numbers sets. [ ] COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions. [ ] UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly five hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

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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!

THE UNRIVALED REFERENCE BOOK FOR COLLECTORS Collecting has entered a renaissance. With the end of the century fast approaching, people are scrambling for collectibles of all kinds--and since your tastes differ from those of your grandparents, you deserve a guide designed specifically with your interests in mind. Written by a man who knows the business inside out, Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles is the only book you'll ever need when hunting for those lost treasures from childhood--the toys you played with, the objects you grew up with--plus new, cutting-edge items that won't be covered in other price guides for years! [ ] AUTHORITATIVE. Harry L. Rinker The Official Price Guide to Collectibles covers more than 425 major collecting categories, from Abingdon Pottery to Yellow Ware. Those categories appearing for the first time feature Beanie Babies, CDs, David Winter Cottages, Howard Holt, Kemple Glass, Motion Lamps, Scandinavian Glass, Tonka, and Warner Brothers--plus dozens of categories found exclusively in this sourcebook, including Hallmark ornaments, hi-fi equipment, and paint-by-numbers sets. [ ] COMPREHENSIVE. Each category includes a brief history, collecting tips, reference books, periodicals, collector clubs, and vital information on reproductions. [ ] UP-TO-DATE with all the latest collecting trends and hottest market information. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED with nearly five hundred photographs--plus a beautiful eight-page color insert.

A perennial must-have for basketball card collectors and avid fans, the latest installment of The Official Price Guide to Basketball Cards lists more than 50,000 prices for cards issued from 1948 to the present. The book includes cards from all major manufacturers, including Fleer, Topps, Upper Deck, and Hoops. All cards are identified by year, manufacturer, size, format, team, and player. Collectors will also find valuable tips on buying, selling, caring for, and storing their cards.