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OverviewDavid Longest's newest addition to the Collector Books lineup is a sweeping, informative history of Santa Claus collecting. Nearly everyone s basement or attic is filled with some examples of old Santas, and Longest's newest book will shed needed light on both the history and the value of prized family heirloom antique and collectible Santa Claus items from the past 130 years. Chapters include 'The Wonderful History of Santa'; 'Antique and Victorian Santas'; 'Santas from the War Years'; 'Baby Boomer Santas and the Christmas-crazed Sixties'; 'The Spirit of Christmas Past, Present, and Future' 'Modern Santas'; and finally, a chapter devoted to 'Caring for Your Santas.' In addition, there is a wonderful chapter devoted to the fabulous museum at nostalgic and historic Santa Claus, Indiana, and the history of Santa Claus as presented at America's first Santa theme park. 2009 values. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David LongestPublisher: Collector Books Imprint: Collector Books Dimensions: Width: 22.30cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 28.60cm Weight: 0.912kg ISBN: 9781574326130ISBN 10: 1574326139 Pages: 190 Publication Date: 29 July 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsJust released in time for Christmas is Antique Santa Claus Collectibles, an identification and value guide by David Longest. Since tens of thousands of Santa Claus items have been produced from the 1890s to the present, the collector has no shortage of items from which to choose. Dating those items is not always easy, and the author offers a general time line to help solve this problem. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |