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OUR NOTES:
This is a must have book for both collectors and dealers. Some of the book highlights wed like to note include: Detecting Fakes Detecting Repairs A comprehensive section on marks, including: Crown Mark Full Bee Mark Stylized Bee Three Line Mark Missing Bee Mark Other Goebel Marks the Last Bee Mark the Hummel Mark the Millennium Mark Mold numbers Hummel plate markings Care, Display and Protection Hummel Dolls Other Hummel items, such as: Jewelry boxes Pins Patches Calendars Crystal MI Hummel Club Exclusives and much more weve not taken time to detail.
Suffice it to say, if this is your field of interest, then youll certainly wish to have a current edition of this essential guide.
--- John Kincaid, Collector Bookstore
PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:
This officially licensed book features nearly 3,000 figurines, prints, plates, postcards, calendars, and more. It includes full descriptions, current production status, identification information, and pricing, along with a color photograph section featuring some of the most unique Hummel pieces. Readers will also discover tips on recognizing fakes and forgeries and will gain valuable insight on how to better buy and sell on the secondary market.
Genth is one of the country's leading collectibles specialists. He writes a regular column for Collector's Mart magazine, and is the publisher of The Crystal Report.
Highly respected title, founded by Carl F. Luckey
Features nearly 3,000 figurines, plates, prints, postcards, calendars, and more
16-page color section highlights some of the most unique pieces
Helpful tips on recognizing fakes and forgeries