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Collectible Souvenir Spoons: Identification & Values
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Collector Books (1998-07)
ISBN: 1574320637
EAN: 9781574320633
Dewy Decimal #: 739.23773
Paperback: 335 pages
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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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Customer Reviews
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A must for souvenir spoon collectors
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-12-30
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
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-04-29
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
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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A Very Informative Guide to Collectible Souvenir Spoons !
Rating  (4)
Date: 1999-12-15
12 out of 13 customers found this reveiw helpful
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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Very good choice of topics.....enjoyable viewing and reading
Rating (5)
Date: 1998-11-21
3 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Everyone who is interested in sterling silver and other types of collectible spoons, needs to purchase a book like this. The author has made a grand effort to bring together a great many styles of spoons for the reader and viewer......ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Retail Price: $19.95
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