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 Linen Postcards, Images of the American Dream by Mark Werther and Lorenzo Mott (signed by Mark Werther). Hardcover, 12-1/8" x 9-1/4", 151 pages, 500+ images. $32.95
Be the first to add this unique hardbound book to your library. A "must have" representation of some of America’s Best images of the 1931 to 1959 Linen era. Stocked full of over 500 color images along with detailed insight into collecting Linens. Introduction by well known Postcard Collector columnist, respected dealer and Linen expert, Don Preziosi.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWORD BY DON PREZIOSI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
COLLECTING EXPERIENCES BY MARK WERTHER
COLLECTING EXPERIENCES WITH LINEN POSTCARDS BY LORENZO MOTT
WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT?
LINEN AS A FORM OF ART
LINEN AS REPRESENTATION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN DREAM
CONCEPT OF LINEN STUNNERS
WHAT ARE LINEN POSTCARDS?
THE TEXTURE OF LINEN POSTCRDS
THE LINEN POSTCARD PRODUCTION PROCESS
CATEGORIES OF LINENS
LINEN SETS
CONDITION OF LINENS
USED LINEN CARDS
LINEN AVAILABILITY
LINEN EVALUATION PROCESS
COLLECTING STRATEGIES
QUALITY AND CARE OF YOUR LINENS
COLLECTING ETIQUETTE
SELLING ETIQUETTE
AN INTERVIEW WITH LAWRENCE TICHNOR
MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTERS, PUBLISHERS?
HOW MANY LINEN IMAGES ARE THERE AND WHEN WERE THEY PRODUCED?
THE MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTERS
CARD CATEGORIES
GREETINGS/LARGE LETTER
HUMOR – COMIC & CARTOON & EXAGGERATION
HUMAN INTEREST – PEOPLE, JOBS, CROWDS
SPECIAL LINEN BACKS
LAND, SEA & AIR
SUN & FUN
PIN UP & BATHING BEAUTIES
ROADSIDE
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, BARS & NIGHTCLUBS
MIAMI BEACH DECO
GLITZ – ATLANTIC CITY, HOLLYWOOD & LAS VEGAS
CITIES – NEW YORK, CHICAGO & SAN FRANCISCO
DECO BUILDING & MONUMENTS
MAIN STREET, SHOPS & STOREFRONTS
AMUSEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS
WORLD’S FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS
NATIONAL PARKS & MONUMENTS
WESTERN
MILITARY/PATRIOTIC
PROGRESS/INDUSTRIAL
ADVERTISING
ANIMALS
FRONTIER & THE PACIFIC RIM
NIGHT & LIGHT
SUNRISE & SUNSET
Linen Postcards Price Guide 2004 by Mark Werther and Lorenzo Mott. Softcover, 24 pages. $11.95
Based on reader request, Werther and Mott produced the PRICE GUIDE 2004 describing all of the cards in LINEN POSTCARDS, Images of the American Dream.
The Artist-Signed Postcard Price Guide by J. L. Mashburn (signed by the author!). Hardback, 336 pages, 6x9, 380 Postcard Images. $19.95
This book is a "must-have" for collectors interested in artist-drawn (signed or unsigned) postcards. It contains values of each card, and includes chapters on Beautiful Ladies, Beautiful Children, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, French Glamour, Color Nudes, Blacks, Sports, Comics, Animals, Miscellaneous and Linen Era Artists.
Black Postcard Price Guide by J. L. Mashburn (signed by the author!). Softcover, 400 pages, 6x9, 730 Postcard Images. $19.95
Includes categories such as Artist-Signed, Unsigned Artists, Advertising, Real Life, Real Photos, Sports, Entertainers, Topicals, Social History and Lynching. This book, although a terrific reference postcard price guide, is also recommended for students of black studies.
Sports Postcard Price Guide by J. L. Mashburn (signed by the author!). Softcover, 480 pages, 6x9, 950+ Postcard Images. $19.95
Covers the postcards of 18 sports that were issued from 1898 to about 1960. Shows players and teams through the early years (many very rare and never before in print baseball and boxing. Each sport is also covered through the eye of the artist (beautiful ladies, children, etc.).
Fantasy Postcard Price Guide by J. L. Mashburn (signed by the author!). Softcover, 640+ Postcard Images. $17.95
This price guide is a must for all collectors of Santas, fairies & fairy tales, dressed animals, mermaids, fantasy nudes, Teddy bears, or any other types of wonderful fantasy cards. It is the most comprehensive publication on fantasy cards ever produced! Cards in this category are becoming more collectible each day.
The Super Rare Postcards of Harrison Fisher by J. L. Mashburn (signed by the author!). Softcover, 6" x 9", 68 Pages, 82+ Postcard Images. $9.95
This book tells of Mashburn's discovery in 1969 of a small number of extremely rare Finnish postcards of beautiful ladies and his relentless search for additional ones.
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Michigan residents must add 6% sales tax or provide a Certificate of Exemption.
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