Canes Through the Ages: With Value Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

Francis H. Monek (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: March 1997

This book chronicles the development of canes throughout the ages, defines their parts, the staggering variety of materials employed in their construction, and the dazzling array of gadgetry and weaponry hidden in many. Integral to the text are engaging stories of the author's experiences in hunting for the often elusive and rare sticks he has found over decades of collecting. He also provides advice that will give new collectors a much needed edge when entering the marketplace. Accompanying the text are over 1200 color photographs and illustrations. Invaluable information on the repair of damaged canes is also presented. An exhaustive index listing over 1580 cane patents from the United States, Britain, and Germany is provided as well as a very complete bibliography. Two illustrated auctioneer's catalogues and the prices received are included.

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About the Author

Frances H. Monek, an attorney from Lake Forest, Illinois, known to many simply as "The Cane Man", is known world-wide for his extensive cane collection and formidable knowledge of the field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887408621
• ISBN-13: 978-0887408625
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,722,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for the serious collector., May 10, 2000

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Gary Wiley (An obscure little town in Texas.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canes Through the Ages: With Value Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I consider Mr. Monek to be the "world authority" on walking sticks and canes. I've managed to make a very good living in the antique cane business with his expert guidance. If you're investing your hard earned money in this "tricky" industry you better have this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kan(e) you dig it!, May 5, 2000

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Alphonse Remora (Bangkok) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canes Through the Ages: With Value Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I'd been looking for an authoritative Kane "Bible" for some years now (I spell Kane with the "K" as the ancient Cameroonians did). This book not only met my Kane needs, it exceeded them. I was doing a article for a local paper on Kane usage in the Depression years. This answered all of my questions and gave me the insight to write my Hufnagle Award For Journalism winning article (named for the late great Earnesto Hufnagle). This is a must buy for any Kane enthusiast!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kan(e) you dig it!, May 5, 2000

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Alphonse Remora (Bangkok) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canes Through the Ages: With Value Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I'd been looking for an authoritative Kane "Bible" for some years now (I spell Kane with the "K" as the ancient Cameroonians did). This book not only met my Kane needs, it exceeded them. I was doing a article for a local paper on Kane usage in the Depression years. This answered all of my questions and gave me the insight to write my Hufnagle Award For Journalism winning article (named for the late great Earnesto Hufnagle). The is a must buy for any Kane enthusiast!