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Antique/Collectible Fishing Reels Review
The book was very nicely done.The photos and detail were displayed to easily compare your product.Recommend highly.

A GREAT BOOK ABOUT OLD FISHING REELS
Without hesitation I highly recommend this book.Mr. Jellison clearly provides a general primer on reel collecting and patent history.He includes thousands of value listings and I feel that the coverage of the subject is substantial, particularly in the area of reel repairs and evaluation of reel defects.A good reference for anyone interested in fishing reels of the past!

Disappiontment
The book is very general! There are not very many specifics about any of the reels. In fact,I personally own several reels from manufactors of reels listed in the book that are not even listed. I was very disappionted. If I would have been able to review this book in a book store,I would have not purchised it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Fishing - General    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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Clubs, balls, books, ceramics and memorabilia are all listed and detailed
Pete Georgiady's Antique Golf Collectibles Identification & Value Guide is also a specialty collector's reference which might reach well into the sports/golfing area as well: clubs, balls, books, ceramics and memorabilia are all listed and detailed in a guide which packs color photos by Richard Walker with values and surveys of themes. Even comic books which feature golf plots, such as Felix the Cat from the mid-1950s, are included, leaving no topic uncovered. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Golf    6. Golf - General    7. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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Very comprehensive sports manual
If you have anything related to sports (besides baseball cards), this book is excellent.I used it for some old sports magazines from the 1950's on eBay.It was a great for getting ideas on how much things are worth. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Reference - Price Guides    7. Sports (General)    8. Sports (Specific Aspects)    9. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    10. Antiques & Collectables    11. Sports & Outdoor Recreation   

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Classic Fishing Lures
Excellent Book....Best of it's type in my collection.Wonderful color, high quality photography.Recommend this book highly for any lover if antique fishing memorabilia (not only lures). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Collectibles    4. Fishing - Flytying/Lures    5. Fishing lures    6. Fishing tackle    7. History    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Poster Art    5. Posters    6. Reference - Price Guides    7. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    8. Antiques & Collectibles / Posters   

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Entertaining and useful book with some limitations
While the book generally does an outstanding job of deftly balancing good resarch and an entertaining style, it stumbles badly when west of the Mississippi. What happened to (at the least) Winston, or Powell?Neither one is in the index, and I could not find them in the text. The eastern U.S. bias is quite clear.

A Real Treasure for any Fly Fisherman or Collector of Tackle
This is by far the best book that I have read and read and re-read on fly fishing tackle.The history of early bamboo fly rod makers is extraordinary, very informative and extremely interesting.If you areinterested in fly fishing rods and reels, this book is well worth theprice.This is a large book with lots of information on rods, reels,collecting, tackle manufacturing, tackle value, etc. etc. the list goes on.You won't be disappointed! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Consumer Guides    3. Fishing - Flyfishing    4. Fishing - General    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    8. Antiques & Collectables    9. Fishing, angling    10. Sports & Recreation / Fishing   

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Strongly recommended to all collectors of lures, as well as general fishermen
Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia Of The Modern Era, 1940 To Present by Dudley and Deanie Murphy is an in-depth illustrated compendium showcasing the great variety of fishing lures which have been developed from 1940 to the present time. Featuring the many intricate details and specifics which characterizes each of the presented lures, Fishing Lure Collectibles introduces the reader to literally hundreds of lures along with such details as their name, date released, length, a color photograph, short notes, and a price value, Fishing Lure Collectibles really delves into an unknown analysis of the world of fishing lures and their historical background. From the Glitter Bug released in 1944 to the Redhorse Spearing Decoy in 2003, Fishing Lure Collectibles truly is the ultimate guide and encyclopedia of fishing lures since the year 1940, and is very strongly recommended to all collectors of lures, as well as general fishermen.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Fishing - Flytying/Lures    6. Fishing - General    7. Fishing Sports    8. Reference - General    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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A disappointment
When a book to bills itself as the "Official Price Guide" I would expect more. Over the years others have attempted to produce a price guide and due to the vast array of golf collectibles it is a daunting task. Unfortunately, this was one of the weakest eforts to date. The author merely skims over categories and quotes auction results for select items which is hardly what one expect from "The Official Price Guide of Golf Collectibles". The photos are small and poor quality which does not help either. All golf collectors will probably buy it to have in their library but it is definitely not a reference guide. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Collectibles    6. Golf    7. Prices    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    10. Antiques & Collectibles / Sports   

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TERRIBLE~!
First of all, I HATE the BIG UGLY picture of American Car Racer...do not know his name, on the cover of the book. Second, I hate NASCAR and Cheap political HOT WHEEL junk I do not even care for looking at. The book should focus on HIGH QUALITY COLLECTIBLE BRANDS ONLY. What a waste of paper~!!!

Brand New Year 2001 Guidebook To Car Racing Collectibles
Great new 224 page book featuring nearly 700 full color, sharp, photos of every type of racing collectible.Enthusiasts will really appreciate the great variety of items covered, ranging from autographs, bean bag racers, cards and cereal boxes to magazines, medallions, model kits, and statues, steins, tickets and uniforms. There's plenty of text provided and thousands of item listings. If you collect car racing items, this is a must for your library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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A superbly produced collector & dealer reference guide.
Arlan Carter's 19th Century Fishing Lures is outstanding both as acollector's guide and as a fisherman's general reading reference. Chaptersdocument lures manufactured before 1901 and provide color photos andhistories organized by manufacturer.A 'must' for the avid fisherman, anda nice gift package.

This is an excellent book - one of the best I've ever read!
This is an outstanding book for anyone who is interested in early metal, "spinner" type lures. Up until now, metal lures have been a largely overlooked and under-rated area of tackle collecting. In his book,Mr. Carter combines a wonderful collection of pictures with detailedinformation. This is a real gem of a book and should definitely be added toevery tackle collector's reference library.

A MUST HAVE REFERENCEFOR TRUE COLLECTORS
I've read them all but this book is the best.Not only does it offer values and great illustrations it also provides a snapshot of the lure maker.You will be amazed at what you didn't know about these ancientlures. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Fishing - Flytying/Lures    7. Fishing lures    8. General    9. History    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    12. United States   

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First In Fishing Lure Collecting Information
The "Bible" was the first book that I knew of, that gave collector's information on fishing Lure collecting. Originally the bible came in a three ring binder. This book, while not in the same format of the current books, carries forth the original ideas and information of the author and gives the readers some idea of how much work went into being the first book on collecting. This book is still valid today with information on obscure manufacture's that are not listed in some of the other reference's. Always a good read, but not to be confused with the coffee table reference books that are also available.

The Fishing Lure Collector's Bible - R. L. Streater
I was disappointed. To begin, this book is a very difficult read. The 'Color Gallery' is beautiful but the picture captions give little or no information and refer the reader to the 'Value Guide'. Here is the problem.The 'Guide' appears to be nothing more than a collection of 400+ pages ofpoor b&w photocopies of old magazine ads! The copy consists of small,hard to read newsprint; tiny, type-written 'values'; hand-lettered,cartoonish descriptions and comments and some 'hand-drawn' depictions ofvarious lures. The rest of the lure pictures range from coarse'line-drawings', to 'blotchy', to totally black silhouettes. All told, itis difficult to judge the content due to the lack of detail, which shouldbe the priority here. Perhaps I have been spoiled. My first book on thissubject was Carl F. Luckey's "Old Fishing Lures & Tackle", atotally classy and professionally done work. It is everything the'Collector's Bible' is not. Mr. Luckey's publication is done, and donewell. Mr. Streater's publication looks like a second or third draft, notyet ready to go to the printer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Collectors and collecting    5. Fishing - Flytying/Lures    6. Fishing lures    7. Prices    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Fishing - General    6. Fishing Sports    7. Reference - General    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    10. Antiques & Collectables    11. Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies    12. Fishing, angling   

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My husband loved it.
I bought this book for my husband since he is a lure collector.He indicated that the information contained in the book was very helpful and he actually kept the book instead of giving it to one of his buddies which he has done in the past with other "collector" books that I got for him.

Brilliancy from the Pros
If you need-to-know, Roberts & Pavey are the go-to-guys. They leave no stone un-turned in this comprehensive volume on the premier fishing lure maker of the early 20th century. A MUST read for collectors of Heddon bait.

FANTASTIC!A Must Have for any Lure Collector
Much reasearch went into making this book. This book is loaded with Pictures of Lures, Boxes, Reels, Advertisings, Prototypes, Color Codes & Numbers. Prices are included for most of the lures which can be used as a general price guide. Very Detailed Historical information that should clarify most if not all of your unanswered questions on the timelines and rarity of specific lures to include interesting articles and interviews from family and friends on the conception and start of the company. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Fishing - Flytying/Lures    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Fishing Sports    6. General    7. Reference - General    8. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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Selling On eBay For Beginners
More and more, I meet people who are selling things on eBay.Here's a book that spells out how-to and reduces it to a manageable level.
Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay
The book came so fast that I thought it was teliported!
What You Need to Know Before Selling on E-Bay
Here are the contents of the book:
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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Computer - Internet    5. Computer network resources    6. Internet - General    7. Internet auctions    8. Purchasing    9. Selling    10. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    11. eBay (Firm)    12. Business & Management    13. Computers / Internet / General   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Collectibles    4. Computer - Internet    5. Internet - General    6. Music    7. Musical instruments    8. Purchasing    9. Selling    10. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    11. Computers / Internet / General   

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We are extremely impressed!
My husband and I know one of the authors, Tim Mierzwa, personally. He told us in August of 2005 that he had a book coming out about fishing lures and other equipment. We weren't sure what to think. But when we received the book recently, my
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Subjects:  1. Fishing Sports    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    4. Reference - General    5. Firearms & Weapons    6. Reference - Price Guides    7. Fishing - General    8. Antiques & Collectibles    9. Antiques/Collectibles   

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Very Helpful Book
I found this book to be very helpful when just starting to collect River Runt lures. Lots of pictures and discussion of what makes some lures more collectable then others. I woudl recommend this book to any beginner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Artifact Typology    7. Reference - Price Guides    8. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. General    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)   

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A baseball book that is like taking a trip to Cooperstown
"Baseball as America: Seeing Ourselves Through Our National Game" was the companion volume the landmark traveling exhibition from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.As its thesis this book takes Jacques Barzun's declaration "Who ever wants to know the heart and mind of American had better learn baseball."Within these 320 pages you will find yourself exploring every aspect of the American pastime lavishly illustrated and even long time baseball fans will be surprised at how much they will read and see that is new to them. Excellent history of Baseball - but a tad bit dry
This book is an excellent companion piece to the Baseball as American travelling exhibit (www.....org). The pictures included (like any National Geographic piece) are first rate. The included stories are from a diverse group, from sportswriters to former players. However, that's where the book takes a bad turn. The articles are inconsistent in style and quality, and for anyone who enjoys baseball, it's painful to read. This book is required for anyone who loves the game, but I wouldn't recommend it to casual fans.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
From the eye catching cover to the inspired essays and beautiful photographs inside, this book is a delight. All that was missing was the hot dog and beer. A great gift for fellow baseball fanatics! Go White Sox! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baseball    2. Baseball - History    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    4. Exhibitions    5. History    6. National characteristics, Amer    7. National characteristics, American    8. Social aspects    9. Sociology Of Sports    10. Sports    11. Sports & Recreation    12. Sports Memorabilia (besides cards)    13. United States    14. Sports & Recreation / History    15. TRAVEL & HOLIDAY    16. USA