The Beer Can Collector's Bible [Paperback]

Jack Martells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 1979

Beer can price guides, dating & general information.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (December 12, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345289188
• ISBN-13: 978-0345289186
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CATALOGUE LISTING OF BEER CANS UP TO 1975, January 30, 2005

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Ian Kerr "James" (Norfolk, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beer Can Collector's Bible (Paperback)

Reference book. This book really is the bible for beercan collectors, people interested in development of the modern can structure (from the bottle through cone tops, steel through aluminum), or people who want to look into the history of cans/breweries that were in their local areas. A lot of fun just to turn through the pages.
There are 124 pages to the paperback edition (not sure if there was a hardcover edition). Pages 49-124 have apprx. 45 cans pictured per page listed alphabetically with a short description at the page bottom of the brewers name, location, and date.
Pages 1-23 describe old breweries, cans, pull top evolution and how to rate can conditions. Also brief pointers on how to restore old cans.
The cans are mostly American but some foriegn cans are shown as well.
Obviously much has happened in the beer industry since this book was published but it is the best point of departure for anyone interested in cans or brewery items. One day the Smithsonian will have a can collection and this book will be on display with it.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beer Can Collector's Bible, November 9, 2007

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K. Wesley (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beer Can Collector's Bible (Paperback)

This is the greatest reference book for antique beer cans ever!!! Incredible color photos and great information about the cans!!!! Loved it!!!