We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents OUR NOTES: Covers topics of interest to those who collect, buy, or sell items related to Thanksgiving and / or Turkeys. Highlights: - Platters, Plates, Tureens, Covered Bowls, Tins, Cookbooks, Etc.
- Related items made by companies such as:
- Homer Laughlin
- Taylor Smith & Taylor
- Southern Potteries
- Johnson Bros, Transfer ware
- Flow Blue platters
- Blue Willow, etc
- Glass turkeys, both stand alone figures & hen on a nest style.
- Makers such as McKee Glass, LG Wright, Degenhart, Kemple, Boyds, slag glass, depression glass, modern carnival style glass examples, more.
- Ceramic Turkeys cookie jars, pitcher & wash bowl sets with this decoration.
- Candy containers
- Paper related collectibles, such as magazine ads, illustrated newspapers, postcards, fruit crates with colorful ads, stamps, related items
- Whiskey & Beer collectibles (really!)
- Dolls, Toys, Related
- Many other items!! please see Table of Contents link.
---- copyright 2004, Collector Bookstore, John K, Reviewer PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday, is a time to rethink the values on which the United States was founded. Here it is presented through nearly 900 photos depicting 3,400 diverse images. Ranging from the nineteenth century to the present day, this comprehensive assortment includes platters, plates, decorations, postcards, candy containers, decanters, toys, turkey calls, and more. The turkey itself is exhaustively portrayed in ceramic, glass, pottery, paper, and wood. Also featured are items related to special Thanksgiving Day events, such as football games, parades, and "turkey trots." Informative captions serve as miniature history lessons and also provide current values. This book is the first of its kind and will be the ultimate reference for all who treasure the deep traditions of this cherished holiday.
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