When a collector opens the pages of this fine book, he will find that it is the most comprehensive book on American souvenir spoons ever published. The book contains pictures of collectible spoons, examples of hand-engraved artwork on silver, and examples of commemorative picture engravings on spoons. Contained in this comprehensive value guide are over 750 full-color photographs of spoons which have never been published in any book. In many cases the author has chosen to show selected portions of the spoon so that the incredible detail can be more readily observed by the reader. One will quickly realize that this is much more than just another value guide - the advanced and novice collector, as well as those interested in Americana will gladly welcome this new edition. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: Wayne Bednersh is a graduate of UCLA and has authored several articles on spoons and silver techniques. His interest in silver medallions and antiques led him to souvenir spoon collecting. He is the author of two volumes on Collectible Souvenir Spoons. REVIEW: This book will appeal to advanced collectors as well as novices. For the advanced collector, a number of rarer spoons are featured. For the intermediate collector, the wide variety of spoons shown will help you choose a specialization area and will give a broader view of examples than in any other single source. For the novice collector and for dealers, this book will serve as a reference and a guide for the buying and selling of spoons.
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A Very Informative Guide to Collectible Souvenir Spoons !,
This review is from: Collectible Souvenir Spoons Identification (Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification & Values) (Paperback)
Published in 1998, this 336 page book contains 750 large, sharp, black and white photos, plus 12 full color pages. Although difficult to photograph, the pictures clearly show the designs on the spoons. The volume contains informative text, covering the history of spoons, introduction, and details. Major topics range from Inspiring A Nation, First Americans, and Modern Vision of Government, to Inspiring Our Children, Our Bowl Overfloweth and Craftsmanship and Painted Silver. Price ranges are provided as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. A valuable reference tool for souvenir spoon collectors.
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This review is from: Collectible Souvenir Spoons Identification (Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification & Values) (Paperback)
I have found this book invaluable as I am a collector of souvenir spoons. If you collect souvenir spoons, thinking about collecting them or just enjoy looking at them - you need this book!
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A recommended pick for any collector's reference library,
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This review is from: Collectible Souvenir Spoons: The Grand Tour (Book 2) (Paperback)
A recommended pick for any collector's reference library, WayneBednersh's Collectible Souvenir Spoons Book II ... considers both usual and unusual categories of spoons, from historical and art spoons to rarer prison spoons.
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Price ranges are provided for most of the spoons shown. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
souvenir spoon movement, spoon collectors, black boy eating watermelon, plain bowl, souvenir spoons, silver manufacturers, enameled bowl, transfer print, many spoons, state handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Art Nouveau, Meyer Bros, United States, San Francisco, Columbian World's Fair, New Orleans, Niagara Falls, Reverse of Plate, Los Angeles, San Diego, Mayer Bros, Art Deco, Kansas City, Pikes Peak, Brooklyn Bridge, Catalina Island, San Gabriel Mission, Uncle Sam, Civil War, Fred Harvey, Garden of the Gods, Labors of Cupid, Love Disarmed, Presbyterian Church New!
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Price ranges are provided for most of the spoons shown. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
souvenir spoon movement, spoon collectors, black boy eating watermelon, plain bowl, souvenir spoons, silver manufacturers, enameled bowl, transfer print, many spoons, state handle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Art Nouveau, Meyer Bros, United States, San Francisco, Columbian World's Fair, New Orleans, Niagara Falls, Reverse of Plate, Los Angeles, San Diego, Mayer Bros, Art Deco, Kansas City, Pikes Peak, Brooklyn Bridge, Catalina Island, San Gabriel Mission, Uncle Sam, Civil War, Fred Harvey, Garden of the Gods, Labors of Cupid, Love Disarmed, Presbyterian Church New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- American Silver by Crown in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Spanish Colonial Silver by Leona Davis Boylan in Back Matter
- Great Britain, a Great Success Story: Philosophy, Literature, Science and Invention Over 500 Years by Leonard Bowles in Back Matter
- Norman Rockwell: Illustrator by Arthur L. Guptill in Back Matter
- An Illustrated Dictionary of Silverware by Harold Newman in Back Matter
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