Antique Santa Claus Collectibles, Identification & Value Guide
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.84 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574326139 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He has been a regular monthly columnist for Toy Trader magazine and has done feature writing for several other magazines. David Longest has written six books on collectibles, including titles on cartoon toys & collectibles, character toys & collectibles, Disneyana, and other antique & collectible toys
Dating those items is not always easy, and the author offers a general time line to help solve this problem. Just released in time for Christmas is Antique Santa Claus Collectibles, an identification and value guide by David Longest. . Since tens of thousands of Santa Claus items have been produced from the 1890s to the present, the collector has no shortage of items from which to choose
2009 values.. Nearly everyone s basement or attic is filled with some examples of old Santas, and Longest's newest book will shed needed light on both the history and the value of prized family heirloom antique and collectible Santa Claus items from the past 130 years. David Longest's newest addition to the Collector Books lineup is a sweeping, informative history of Santa Claus collecting. Chapters include 'The Wonderful History of Santa'; 'Antique and Victorian Santas'; 'Santas from the War Years'; 'Baby Boomer Santas and the Christmas-crazed Sixties'; 'The Spirit of Christmas Past, Present, and Future' 'Modern Santas'; and finally, a chapter devoted to 'Caring for Your Santas.' In addition, there is a wonderful chapter devoted to the fabulous museum at nostalgic and historic Santa Claus, Indiana, and the history of Santa Claus as presented at America's first Santa theme park
David K. Longest said A word from the author.. As the author of this book, I wanted to explain to readers its purpose.This book is filled with photographs from many personal collections around the Midwest and also includes background information as to the history of Santa Claus and Santa Collecting. This is my NINTH published price guide for Collector Books, and I have been an author with the same publisher for "A word from the author." according to David K. Longest. As the author of this book, I wanted to explain to readers its purpose.This book is filled with photographs from many personal collections around the Midwest and also includes background information as to the history of Santa Claus and Santa Collecting. This is my NINTH published price guide for Collector Books, and I have been an author with the same publisher for 25 years. I have never written a response for any of my other books on AMAZON but have been a loyal customer since its inception. Since the very FIRST review was from a purchaser who gave this product a very low rating but did compliment th. 5 years. I have never written a response for any of my other books on AMAZON but have been a loyal customer since its inception. Since the very FIRST review was from a purchaser who gave this product a very low rating but did compliment th. A year-round reference for any avid collector of Christmas ornaments, figurines, and decorations David Longest's handbook Antique Santa Claus Collectibles arrived too late for Christmas mention but is a year-round reference for any avid collector of Christmas ornaments, figurines, and decorations. The focus is on Santa Claus alone, narrowing the choices and allowing for plenty of color photos paired with the latest identification guides. Any collection offering narrowed specialty focus - particularly holiday references - will find this a key title.. I w as disappointed it did not offer many other years of Santa grandma10 I w as disappointed it did not offer many other years of Santa as well as older pictures and origins