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Tables of Contents for Collectibles Market Index Guide 1984
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
ii
About the editor
ii
Foreword
4
1
A word from the members of the Collectors' Information Bureau
5
2
Why do people collect...and what is collectible
7
2
How to begin, develop and improve your collection
9
6
A brief survey of plate collecting: 1895---Today
15
18
The market for limited edition figurines: An overview
33
2
An introduction to bells for limited edition collectors
35
2
An introduction to graphics for the collector
37
6
Classic German steins inspire contemporary collecting hobby
43
2
Limited edition marketers expand the popular market for collectible dolls
45
6
How to decorate with limited edition collectibles
51
6
Anna-Perenna captures the beauty of Europe's ``Island of Flowers'' on a collection of fine porcelain plates...The Flowers of Count Bernadotte
57
3
Porcelain and patinated bronze---a unique art concept from the Boehm Studios
60
3
Carmel Collection showcases top artists via collector plate medium
63
2
Yes, collectors, there is a Holly Hobbie
65
2
America's finest equine artist wins praise from horse racing set...and limited edition collectors
67
4
The art of Sister M.I. Hummel charms generation after generation as figurines...and now as plates, bells, and dolls as well
71
2
Gorham offers limited edition works by America's most renowned artists
73
4
Sources worldwide bring Hamilton's collectors an international array of fine limited editions
77
2
Opa's Haus brings ``new era'' of German beer steins to American collectors
79
4
``America's favorite plate artist'' faces the challenge of three-dimensional artwork with the McClelland's Endearing Porcelains
83
4
Rockwell admirer makes his dream come true: The story of Marshall Stoltz and The Norman Rockwell Museum
87
4
Frances Hook captures the simple charms of children in figurines, plates and prints
91
4
A fascinating story doll lovers will enjoy...creating the ``Living Image'' doll collection
95
4
Renowned German firm of Villeroy & Boch draws on its heritage to create today's limited editions
99
2
How to catalog, insure and care for your collection
101
4
About the secondary market
105
2
The collectors' club, convention and travel scene
107
3
National Association of Limited Edition Dealers
110
5
About the marketers and manufacturers of limited edition collectibles
115
22
About the artists
137
18
Book, magazines and newsletters for collectors
155
2
Glossary
157
3
Price Index
160