No comments about Mcdonald's Drinkware: Identification & Value Guide (Identification & Values (Collector Books)).

No comments about Country Store Antiques: From Cradles to Caskets.

No comments about The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors (Machinery Hill).

No comments about Journal of a Tour in Greece and the Ionian Islands: With remarks on the recent history, present state, and classical antiquities of those countries. Volume 2.

1 comments about ABC Book of Early Americana: A Sketchbook of Antiquities and American Firsts.

1. If you enjoy Eric Sloane's illustrations, you will want this book. Many of the items illustrated in this book have appeared elsewhere in Eric Sloane's books. But this book is comprised exclusively of illustrations with short captions to provide the necessary information. It would be a nice way to introduce young readers to Sloane's work.

No comments about American Country Store (Wallace-Homestead Price Guide).

1 comments about Collecting African American History.

1. As amazing as it sounds, some of the most valuable memorabilia regarding black history in the United States demonstrates some of the most horrific examples of racism. In particular, any material related to the practice of slavery is valuable. To quote Montgomery from page 41, "Evidence of slavery is scarce and expensive, forcing collectors to find more creative and affordable sources for slavery era material. "
   There are fourteen chapters devoted to specific forms of memorabilia. They are:
   
   *) Slavery
   *) Local history and genealogy
   *) Politics and civil rights
   *) Military history
   *) Music and entertainment
   *) Sports
   *) Art
   *) Photography
   *) Books, magazines and documents
   *) Spirituality and religion
   *) Education
   *) Business, economics and careers
   *) Lifestyle and popular culture
   *) Racism
   
   Each chapter begins with a short list of the more valuable items in that category. For example, the list for the art chapter is:
   
   *) Books and journal articles
   *) Exhibition catalogues
   *) Prints
   *) Posters
   *) Commercial art
   *) Jewelry
   *) Combs
   *) Baskets
   *) Textiles, quilts and sewing collectibles
   *) Clothing with African motifs
   
   This book was very instructive in an area of collectibles that I knew nothing about. I of course assumed that old articles had value, but had no idea which ones. If you are someone involved in collecting, this is certainly a book you should read. I regularly go to sales and see people buying up unusual items for their collections or to sell to others for their collections. Now I also know what to look for.

No comments about Project Hippopotamus (Zoo Life series).

2 comments about My Little Red Wagon: Radio Flyer Memories.

1. This is a sweet book - no other word for it - that is bound to be a conversation-starter. What a great gift book! The illustrations are wonderful, and it is full of warm and wonderful recollections. Too bad it didn't tell about the Pasins' giant red American Flyer wagon - two stories high - that appears at Navy Pier in Chicago each September as a part of the Great American Wagon Pull, a child abuse prevention fun walk on behalf of Parents Care & Share of Illinois.



2. My Little Red Wagon celebrates the eightieth anniversary of the Radio Flyer Company, makers of the little red 'radio flyer' wagon which has attracted and entertained children for decades. Here owners of the wagons share stories and photos of their wagons, providing a lively survey of Radio Flyer experiences and lore.

No comments about A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems.