2 comments about Collector's Guide to Camark Pottery: Identification & Values (Collector's Encyclopedia).

1. I was very disappointed in the book. The author goes on and on about the History of Camark, but very little information about the various glazes used. Sorry I bought it.



2. Mr. Gifford writes an interesting & comprehensive history of Camark (I live in Arkansas, where Camark was produced). The book features many colorful pages with fair pricing of the items. I learned quite a bit from this book. I'm a new collector & found this book to be quite helpful to me. I have already recognized a piece of Camark I bought for $10 to be worth about $60! That's worth the price of the book!

No comments about 2003 Krause-Minkus Stamps and Prices: A Concise Catalog of United States Stamps (Krause-Minkus Stamps & Prices, 2003).

2 comments about Rookwood Pottery over Ten Years of Auction Results: 1990-2002.

1. Excellent depictions of Cincinnati Rookwood vases, plus listings of sale prices and estimated values.



2. Any person interested in Rookwood Pottery will find this book entrancing, both as a price guide and as an opportunity to admire great examples of Art Pottery. Of course price guides are obsolete the moment they start rolling off the presses, but the auction prices in this book will give you ballpark estimates for any similar piece you may have. Each piece of artist-produced art pottery is unique, so assigning values is difficult simply by using price guides and auction results. I bought the book because, after owning a few pieces of Rookwood throughout the years, you can't get enough. This book is great for admiring pieces of art you may never come upon in person.

3 comments about Coca-Cola Commemorative Bottles: Identification & Value Guide.

1. Has a limited number of bottles - there is not as many commemorative bottles as I was expecting. I could not use it for my collection.



2. Quality paperback book helps you identify and value over 800 bottles which are beautifully pictured in full life-like color. Covers 8 oz and 10 oz bottles. A brief description of the bottle accompanies each entry. Well indexed for easy locating. A useful reference book.



3. This book is great to have if you are a collector of Coca-Cola bottles.Being able to see what the bottles look like is nice.

1 comments about Effanbee's Dy-Dee: The Complete Collector's Book.

1. This is a great volume for anyone who had ,has, and loves Dy-Dee Baby. I was amazed at the attention paid to details like clothing and 'baby stuff'. I had a lot of baby stuff for my Dy-Dee and her cousins, but there was a whole lot more available than I ever dreamed. That so many of these dolls have survived, is a testement to Dy-Dee's ability to inspire maternal love and nurturing. It's not only a book for collectors, but also an interesting look at marketing techniques and our culture.
   Robert Tonner's motto, 'Believe in the power of play' is illustrated profoundly in this volume, and his reproduction of the Mold 1 Dy-Dee Baby, to be relaeased this fall, is a most fitting tribute to the baby doll that has captured so many hearts over the years.

No comments about More Gulf Oil Collectibles: An Unauthorized Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

5 comments about Jane's Guns Recognition Guide, 2e (Jane's Guns Recognition Guide).

1. Good reference for the price listed (used). Good format. I would prefer another design of the content, but it is ok.



2. I have a very consistent library on weapons.
   This book is a useful quick reference source.



3. FIRST THOUGHTS:
   
   I decided to read this volume to distract myself while chaperoning my spouse and youngster during a sultry day at Six Flags theme park. After about 30 minutes I realized that the book had to be put away as I found people passing by me either gave me a thumbs-up or a head shaking frown. Can I be sure it was the book? ANSWER AFTER THE REVIEW!
   
   ABOUT THE BOOK: LOOKS LIKE A J.C. PENNEY CATALOG FOR GUNS WITH EDITING ERRORS
   
   ORGANIZATION OF "JANE'S GUNS RECOGNITION GUIDE:
   
   GUN TYPES - PISTOLS, REVOLVERS, SUBMACHINE GUNS,BOLT ACTION RIFLES, AUTOMATIC RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, MACHINE GUNS;
   
   -* MFG. INDEX, BRAND NAME INDEX - Pages 419-464
   
   Within each gun-type, aphabetical organization by country is used. Essentially, 1 gun gets 1 page with a color photo and also includes a short blurb about the piece and a blue-outlined section at the bottom titled, "SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATIONS".
   
   WHAT IT IS: A BASIC COMPREHENSIVE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
   
   There are a lot of guns in this neatly organized reference, but it provides minimal info per gun. Essentially, one can quickly and reliably identify most any piece that may be encountered in the world today or during most of the twentieth century. Having said that, if you are looking for ballistic information you will have to look elsewhere.
   
   SO WAS IT THE BOOK OR MY DEODORANT?
   
   Having moved away from the foot traffic to sit in the shade, after becoming a little self-conscious of the unwanted attention I seemed to be getting, a woman, about 30 or so, who had been waiting in line to get a tattoo-like rub-on, was staring at me and moving toward me. "You must be a gun dealer?" She stated rather proudly. I replied, "No -- actually I am an anti-gun activist." She looked me over, now, as if expecting to see what was wrong with me that she had missed the first time and walked away without speaking again.



4. Very imformative and up to date, with relevant facts and a summary for each weapon. On the negative side though, there are WAY to many grammatical errors, it was as if the author could'nt speak English. But since grammar is not important in this type of book it is negligible. In terms of selection of firearms virtually every mass-produced firearm after 1940 is included; the only I can recall thats not in the book is the Walther P99.



5. This addition of Jane's Guns Recognition guide deserves both praise and criticism. It covers a magnificent spectum of weapons from all over the world, but stops short of including new weapons, has inaccurate details (the caliber of several weapons is completely wrong).

   If you have a working knowledge of firearms already, don't waste your time. If you are just getting started, it might be worth you while.

1 comments about 2005 Standard Guide to Cars & Prices (Standard Guide to Cars and Prices).

1. The book covers a good deal of makes and manufactures of classic and antique model cars. Very usefull in determining the value of your present car or one you planning on buying. Well recomended for either purpose.

No comments about The Curious Collector: A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles.

No comments about Miller's: Collecting Science & Technology (Miller's Collecting Series).