3 comments about Egg Cups: An Illustrated History and Price Guide.

1. Just found this book after buying 2 other bad privately published egg cup books that only listed author's own collection (mostly chickens) with descriptions and prices. No help. This book is very professional and actually explains the different categories of egg cups and for the first time in my 15 yrs. of collecting, I now have a good knowledge of the different types of egg cups. My humble thanks to the author



2. This is a great book. Someone has finally separated out all the different types of egg cups that exist. A mind-boggling effort by author Blake. So helpful.... gives the reader a basic knowledge of all types of china, silver, glass, etc. ... and egg cups were made from all kinds ofmaterials. Fun reading, in layman's language, a truly wonderful book for anyone who collects any types of smalls.



3. As a beginner pocillovist, or egg cup collector, I found this book very helpful. Its color and black and white photos were numerous and well done. I even learned that I was a pocillovist -- I never dreamed that there was a word for the hobby of collecting egg cups -- pocillovy! I only wish that the book had a detailed index. Several times I found a name imprinted on a cup and I wished I could look in an index. Instead, I had to page through sections on Specialities, then Major Producers, then Other Countries. Nevertheless, this book is a must for egg cup collectors.

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No comments about Collector's Guide to Cigarette Lighters.

1 comments about Huxford's Collectible Advertising (3rd ed).

1. This is the 4th edition (1999) of the useful guide to ad collecibles. It features 320 pages, in a beautiful library laminated cover. This volume is loaded with information and prices (1999). Item descriptions are complete, with more than 600 great full color photos. The volume includes a complete auction and dealer directory and information on item condition and its affect on value. Each item is listed alphabetically. This is a must-have volume for the ad item collector. Add it to your library.

3 comments about Chatty Cathy and Her Talking Friends: An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. This book is exactly what I needed. I have started collecting ventage dolls from the years that I played with dolls. The book has helped me identify the correct names and shows information about them. I'm so glad to find this book!



2. The photos in this book are big, clear and there are some very nice toys shown. Given the price of this book I sincerely thought it would be more thorough given the VAST amount of Mattel talking toys that were made. It is nice to have as an addition to one's collection. One thing that bothers me is that it is "An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors" which means that material gathered was done so without permission of Mattel and therefore may have some information errors. In addition to this book I encourage you to read "Chatty Cathy Dolls" and "Talking Toys of the 20th Century" by Don & Kathy Lewis.



3. I was thinking this book was just going to be about the Chatty Cathy family, but it also includes a historical time line of sorts of almost all of the talking (and some other) dolls that Mattel made. Very helpful in identifying talking Mattel dolls of the 60s and early 70s. The Chatty Cathy section includes some info not included in an earlier book. Fun to look at and informative

No comments about McCoy Pottery: Wall Pockets & Decorations : Identification & Values (McCoy Pottery).

3 comments about Collector's Guide to Yellow Ware.

1. Although there are nice pictures and NICE overinflated prices,
   there is much information and labeling of yellow ware that is incorrect. It is obvious that this author doesn't know enough about pottery to be considered an authority on yellow ware. the only book that I know of that has the correct information for the begginer and the scholar is Gallo's book, a great reference. When is he going to do another one?



2. This book has even more information than the first!The color photography is wonderful.The entire book is filled with photos of many rare and unusual pieces. She has also added a section on Potters and their marks to aide in identification.A well researched and enjoyable guide for the Yellow Ware Collector. I hear number three's in the works.



3. Collecting Yellow Ware is a must have for the Yellow Ware collector.Lisa and Michael have created an in-depth guide of the history of this wonderful pottery.There are tips for collecting,and numerous color photographs.All arranged in and easy to follow format.I refer to it daily.

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