In this unique collection of 221 full-color 19th-century advertising cards, cherubic children peddle an amazing array of "wholesome" wares: medicines, soaps, colognes, clothing, and food.
Vintage trading cards are one of the fastest-growing collectibles right now, as many classic card sets are becoming 25 years old or more, sought out by adults who loved them as children. This is the first comprehensive price guide on the subject to reach the book trade in over twenty years. Over 400 vintage card and sticker sets are included, along with over 320 photographs.
24 full-color ready-to-mail cards: young ladies with Coca-Cola, at a Singer sewing machine; kids with Kellogg's cornflakes, Campbell's soup, much more.
Charming portraits of teddy bears celebrating holidays like Valentine's Day, Christmas, and the Fourth of July, as well as special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.
Take a fun look back at Quacker Oats, Blisterine, and more classic packaging parodies—plus an interview with creator Art Spiegelman! Known affectionately among collectors as “Wacky Packs,” the Topps stickers that parodied well-known consumer brands were a phenomenon in the 1970s—even outselling the Topps Company’s baseball cards for a while. But few know that the genius behind it all was none other than Art Spiegelman—the Pulitzer Prize–winning graphic novelist who created Maus. This treasury includes an interview with Spiegelman about his early career and his decades-long relationship with the memorabilia company—as well as a colorful compendium that will bring back memories of such products as Plastered Peanuts, Jail-O, Weakies cereal, and many more. Illustrated by notable comics artists Kim Deitch, Bill Griffith, Jay Lynch, Norm Saunders, and more, this collection is a visual treat, a load of laughs, and a tribute to a beloved product that’s been delighting kids (and adults) for decades.
Distinctive postcards feature fanciful peacock motifs depicted in subtle hues of gold, green and rose; dramatic comb and snail creations in complementary earth tones; tumbling waves in a profusion of blues, grays and magentas; and exotic free-form stone designs in airy pastels, deep lavenders, and aquamarines. 24 full-color cards.
Reflections on collecting baseball cards in childhood accompany remarks on the skills and achievements of players whose pictures were found in bubble gum packages