American Farm Collectibles: Identification & Price Guide

*Features essential details beneficial for competing in tens of thousands of ongoing online auctions

Steeped in the tradition of hard work, American nostalgia and a simpler way of life, this book contains fascinating and informative details for anyone who farms, grew up on a farm, or finds farm collectibles fascinating. This latest edition of American Farm Collectibles captures the essence of the family farm in 1,000 photos, expertly researched pricing, and details that represent farming's role in the evolution of our society. This enhanced edition contains information about farming in print, farm tools, small-scale farming, farm kitchen collectibles, gardens and vintage tractors. more

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Posted: Jul-13-2009

Excellent book for ideas

I didn't buy this book for the values of items, that doesn't interest me at all. I like to build models, and building them realistically is one of my goals. This book gives me plenty of ideas as there are a ton of pictures. To build a farm scene for example, and no having too much knowledge of...

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Posted: May-05-2009

Definately not reliable!

First let me say I don't normally write a review,but this book is just down right horrible if you are looking for values.I'm in the antique business and specialize in primitives and all of the prices are way off.The author is very biased as well if he owns it or it has his wife's maiden name then...

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Posted: Nov-13-2004

A superb resource for the dedicated enthusiast

American Farm Collectibles: Identification And Price Guide is a catalog of classic mementos of the bygone era of American farm life, including tools, antique tractors, toys and sleds, kitchen utensils, gardening items, turn-of-the-century ads, and much more. Black-and-white photographs fill...

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Posted: Jul-11-2004

Great information, but not nearly long enough.

I purchased this book when I became interested in antiques and found myself scrolling the pages of Ebay for treasures. The book is invaluable in pointing out many of the creative ways con artists have ingeniously come up with to defraud the unwary buyer. The biggest flaw of the book is that it...

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Posted: Jun-17-2001

Best Book on Fakes and Reproductions

If you are a serious collector or a dealer this is a must have book! Covers all of the major catagories.

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Posted: Apr-13-2001

Up-To-Date Essential Guide for Antique Collectors !!

This brand new year 2001 super guide can protect collectors from paying good money for fakes and reproductions. The book's 304 pages covers Art glass, Cameo Glass, Depression Glass, China, Porcelain, Scientific Instruments, Art Pottery, Black Memorabilia, Bronze, Furniture, Computer-related,...

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Posted: Apr-01-2001

Book Makes Detecting Fakes Easy!

Mark Chervenka, editor of the monthly "Antique & Collectors Reproduction News" and noted authority on fakes and reproductions in the collectible and antiques world, has compiled a 304-page compendium that surpasses our previous experts, Dorothy Hammond and Ruth Webb Lee. Mr. Chervenka makes...

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