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CLASSIC AMERICAN DINERS COLLECTIBLE POSTCARDS MATCHBOOK COVERS RESEARCH PREZIOSI
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Item specifics
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Book Title
- Classic American Diners: Collectible Postcards and Matchcovers
- Special Attributes
- Illustrated
- Signed
- No
- Region
- North America
- Personalized
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Subject
- History
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- ISBN
- 9780764326103
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764326104
ISBN-13
9780764326103
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57056852
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Postcards, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, American / General
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5 In.
Item Height
11.5 In.
Item Width
11 In.
Item Weight
34.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2006-035058
Book Title
Classic American Diners : Collectible Postcards and Matchcovers
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
700/.42
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
The classic diner is an icon of the American roadside. As cars were mass-produced, so were these aluminum gems, whose metal bodies and neon signs came to characterize modernity in the mid-twentieth century. From the 1920s to the 1950s, these eye-catching eateries promoted themselves on many giveaway matchcovers and postcards. Today, these highly collectible pieces of ephemera provide a colorful visual record of diners from all over the country. Nearly 450 examples are included here, along with a history of the diner and related information about postcards and matchcovers of the era. Enjoy a nostalgic, state-by-state tour of architecturally unique, vintage American diners., From the 1920s to the 1950s, eye-catching American diners promoted themselves on giveaway matchcovers and postcards. Today, these highly collectible pieces of ephemera provide a colorful visual record of diners from all over the country. Includes nearly 450 colorful examples along with a history of the diner and related information about postcards and matchcovers of the era.
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Dewey Edition
22
LC Classification Number
NC1878.D55P74 2007
Number of Pages
176 pages
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- e***w (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery nice given the age. Shipping was excellent, a very nice addition to the collection. Hope to do more with this seller.
- a***1 (2789)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived in excellent condition. Thank you.
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