World War II Homefront Collectibles: Price & Identification Guide (Paperback)

~ Martin Jacobs (Author)

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Product Description

World War II was fought on many different fronts. One of the most important places from which the war was waged was right here at home. From 1941-1945, everyone and everything was focused on the war effort. Over that time, many war-related keepsakes and novelties were produced, which are known as "homefront" collectibles. This price and identification guide is the first-ever look at these historical items: jewelry, postcards, movie posters, matchbooks, banks, statues, toys, games, trading cards, books, magazines and anti-axis memorabiliaits all here. Interest in World War II and homefront memorabilia is at an all-time high. Prices are skyrocketing, and collectors and dealers will need to have this book in their arsenal.

-High nostalgia. -Only book on this subject. -More than 600 photos. -Over 2,000 listings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418530
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418539
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,512,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars THE FIRST IS NEVER THE BEST, December 4, 2002

By A Customer

Jacobs must be given credit for producing the very first priceguide on homefront collecting. And Jacobs has assembled photographs of some fairly uncommon items from his pool of experienced contributors. But thats where the kudos end. It is mostly all B&W with just a few color. The organization makes it almost impossible to identify an item that does not have a picture. He lists two different prices for the same item on different pages. His coverage of the homefront area is poor. He wastes several pages on listing gum cards while completely failing in the areas like anti-axis where covers, cinderellas and postcards are just about all that is listed missing ceramics, toys etc in that subcategory. He has a slug of jewelry photos that someone obviously spent a great deal of time shooting but they are all in B&W completely subduing that contribution. And his prices are plain and simply not credible especially when compared to his V For Victory book which has many of the same items but radically different prices without explanation. Overall I'd say buy it just for the pics but throw out the price guide part. Its a woefully error ridden text. An obvious rush job. I give it two stars for being the first.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique, authoritative, impressive collector price guide., June 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

World War II Homefront Collectibles: Price & Identification Guide presents more than 2,000 items known in antique collector circles as "homefront collectibles" originally produced in the United States to bolster civilian moral during the years of World War II. Profusely illustrated with 600 photos (including a section of full-color photography), World War II Homefront Collectibles is a unique, invaluable aid and guide for both beginner and experienced collectors and dealers. From jewelry, postcards, movie posters, and matchbooks, to toys, games, trading cards, and anti-Axis memorabilia, this definitive, authoritative, reliable, highly recommended guide is an essential addition to any personal, professional, or community library antiques/collectibles reference book collection. Send for the free Krause Publications catalog for a complete listing of fine antique/collectible price guide titles.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove of WW II Homefront Collectibles !, April 8, 2000

By	Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Great, new 208 page volume with over 600 black and white and more than 60 full color photos. Covers homefront items ranging from: arcade pin-up postcards, greeting cards, matchbooks and POW, to stationery, comics, gum cards and toys. Numerous paper items are shown. Each major chapter includes an interesting and informative introduction to the topic. Values are provided. An outstanding compilation of a variety of collectibles, providing insight into life in the U.S. during WWII that will be of interest to people of all ages.