| Collectible Ashtrays: Information and Price Guide Contributor(s): Lindenberger, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764309455 ISBN-13: 9780764309458 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1999 Annotation: Filled with interesting facts, this book gives insight to the evolution of ashtrays and explains how they became such hot collectibles. Over 460 color photos of unusual ashtrays and companion pieces are included to help the collectors identify and price their own finds. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 688.4 |
| LCCN: 99064922 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.32" W x 8.94" (1.09 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ashtrays have always been popular as collectibles, as they are available in a endless variety of forms. Originally designed and manufactured to be purely functional, ashtrays soon found their way into the advertising world as both promotional items and souvenirs. This book provides an easy way to explore the collectible world of ashtrays. Over 460 beautiful color photos of unusual ashtrays and companion pieces are included to help the collectors identify and price their own finds. Filled with interesting facts, it gives insight to the evolution of ashtrays, and explains how they became such hot collectibles. The many materials used in the production of ashtrays, including glass, ceramics, and porcelain, are also discussed in the book. |