4 comments about Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 2nd Edition (Collecting Costume Jewelry 202: The Basics of Dating Jewelry).

1. My wife loves this book. As a collector she found it not only useful from that standpoint, but an interesting read.



2. If you have bought the series of Julia Carroll's books, "Collecting Costume Jewelry 101, 202 and 303," you come to think after each book, this is her BEST one yet! She then writes ANOTHER wonderful book that is filled with more new information on designers, stunning photos of beautiful costume jewelry, and fills the pages with fabulous vintage ads and clear detailed drawings of design patents. One thing about Julia's books that amaze me is the wealth of knowledge she provides on many of the designers by personal interviews with family members, previous employees, and other knowledgeable people that were involved in the jewelry making business. She always takes extra steps to provide collectors with information that not only will help them learn more about collecting, but gives the pieces they already have in their collections a special meaning. It is wonderful to see an actual patent of one of your favorite pieces, the date & name of the designer, and possibly a jewelry ad featuring that piece. Julia, I am one of your biggest fans and your books will always hold a special place in the very front of my jewelry library.



3. This book is an instant reference - I know I will go back to it over and over again! The patent drawings are so beautifully organized I know I will be able to easily find matching patents for my jewelry. I love the Collecting Costume Jewelry series!



4. I want to thank all of the collectors who have purchased my books over the years. I also want to thank Collector Books for giving me the opportunity to write and publish books on costume jewelry.
   
   The second edition of Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 is a huge book (I'm told it took more than twice the time to layout as my other books) bursting with design patent drawings, vintage ads, and collectible costume jewelry. I am thrilled with the way the material is presented - useful as a reference and a beautiful showcase for the jewelry.
   
   I am also grateful to my friends and contributors who helped me to expand the sections on Boucher, Adele Simpson, and Regency.
   
   Thank you all!
   Julia

5 comments about Barack Obama Presidential Collector's Vault.

1. This is a very detailed historic piece of literature that I suspect will become part of many school libraries. For those persons who watched and waited, not only with the citizens of the United States but with peoples all over the world, this book is a magnificent and informative record of not only what happened politically in the United States but how the people of this country think in this Century. It depicts (surely, in part) the pulse and temperature of this country. It is a must read no matter what one's political views were regarding that U.S. presidential race.



2. I HAVE PURCHASED 10 OF THESE VAULTS AS GIFTS IN THE PAST YEAR. EVERYONE LOVES IT. THE VAUULTS ARE NO LONGER EASY TO FIND, AND AMAZON.COM IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE



3. This is a facinating and well documented pictorial book every American should have on it's coffee table. Whitman Press out did itself in every way possible



4. I purchased this as a gift for a presidential history buff. Of course I checked it out. It is filled with memorabilia, photos, and stories of the events leading up to Obama becoming our new President. The recipient was overjoyed at receiving it. The presentation makes you feel like you were a family member keeping a scrapbook for posterity. This is the best book of this type I have seen, and I am so pleased that I found it.



5. Books were in excellent contition upon receipt. The seller shipped them
   out in a timely matter. One was given as a gift and both of us were pleased with the purchase. This book has been added to our collection of
   Barack Obama merchandise.

2 comments about The President/The First Family Double Vault.

1. I received this item in a reasonable amount of time. The item was advertised as new, but when I received it, items were falling out and would not stick to the page. I contacted the seller and was sent another one. The second one I received was in worst condition than the first. I contacted the seller again for a refund and was told to send the items back and when received I would get a refund. But I was responsible for paying return shipping. So I decided to count it as a loss because I refused to pay return shipping on something that was not in the condition as stated. I will never order from this seller again.



2. This is a really amazing collection. Not only is the book well-written, with first-person accounts from several people who were at the inauguration, but the little extras are fantastic. It's neat to be able to pull out a photo of Mr. Obama, or to take a closer look at a copy of the inauguration invitation. It's these little touches that really make the books worth it.

1 comments about Monuments And Memorials of Washington, D.c..

1. I wanted information on Washington and this is a book that has delivered. I only wish it was a large picture book, then I would have enjoyed it more. It has many pictures, good maps and much information, but as I said it would have been GREAT as a large picture book.

2 comments about German World War 2 Medals and Political Awards, the Satellite States.

1. I think Chris Ailsby's book is okay for a basic primer but inaccuracies and lack of detail mar what otherwise could have been a ground-breaking volume on this subject. It is simply just pedestrian fare.



2. A nice book for the beginners, gives limited but still worthy information about medals and Orders of the satellite states of Germany.

No comments about Warman's Political Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans).

No comments about Hake's Guide to Presidential Campaign Collectibles: An Illustrated Price Guide to Artifacts from 1789-1988 (Hakes Guide).

No comments about Parameters of Partnership: U.S. Civil-Military Relations in the 21st Century.

1 comments about Collector's Guide to Yellow Ware: An Identification & Value Guide.

1. I found this very helpful since this is a new area of collecting for me.

5 comments about Season's Greetings from the White House: The Collection of Presidential Christmas Cards, Messages and Gifts.

1. I've wanted to check this book out for a long time. The copy I received is in excellent condition and arrived quickly. It was much less expensive than buying the book new. I knew about more recent cares but I learned about the earlier notes and greetings from the President and his family.
   Ellen Kloth



2. People my age were taught citizenship in school and were taught to respect the President. I have always been fascinated with the personal lives of the Presidents and the folklore of the White House. This book does not disappoint if you like the "behind the scenes" information on the White House and its past residents. I also recommend the one written for children by the same author. This puts politics aside and restores some pride in the institution of our Presidency and their families.



3. Season's Greetings from the White House is an excellent source of presidential Christmas/holiday items from the early part of the twentieth century to the present. Each President's holiday greetings along with staff gifts are shown. Mrs. Seeley has written an superb book which continues to grow with each new edition. The quality of photographs and the amount of them in the book make it worth the price. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in not only presidential items, but for anyone who has any interest in the holiday season.



4. 
   Mary Evans Seeley is an expert on Christmas celebrations in the White House. Several years ago, she decided to share her knowledge and research dealing with personal First Family recollections and the result is the wonderful book "Season's Greetings from the White House."
   
   It is a book for historians, Americana fans, Christmas collectors and art lovers. More than just behind-the-scenes stories, this richly illustrated volume shows, in full color throughout, the actual cards, prints and other Presidential gifts of sterling silver, pewter, glass, wood and leather. Most of the gifts were designed for distribution to White House staffers.
   
   Seeley, who resides in Tampa, Florida, shares with the reader, the personal experiences of the wide variety of artists whose works came to grace Presidential cards and gift prints. To bring in historical color, the author interviewed a number of First Ladies and children of First Families.
   
   The book's frontispiece displays the magnificent Neapolitan Baroque crèche in the White House East Room in 1963. The photograph was selected by President and Mrs. Kennedy for their Christmas card scheduled to be sent in December. Less than 30 were personally signed by both the President and First Lady prior to their fateful Dallas trip. These dual-signed Christmas cards are among the rarest of all Presidential Christmas memorabilia.
   
   The photos of Seeley's historical collection of White House Christmas cards offers an interesting glimpse of our nation's culture and its values through the years.
   
   It's no matter if you look upon the book as a major scholarly effort or simply a beautiful insight into the traditions of our First Families, "Season's Greetings from the White House" makes an excellent gift for the holidays and is a wonderful reference book for historians who are seeking the human side of Christmas in the Presidential Mansion.



5. All White House Christmas books will be measured by this one in the future. It is incredible. A must for all collectors of White House Christmas memorabilia. Every home and office should have this book on display during Christmas time.