Collector Books. - The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf

Bookwatch, The, Sept, 2004

Collector Books

PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009

www.collectorbooks.com

Two excellent, highly recommended titles will appeal to genre-specific collectors. C. Jeanenne Bell's Pendant And Pocket Watches (1574323954, $24.95) has everything the watch collector could ask for: powerful visual displays in full color on every page depicting antique pendant and pocket watches from 1500-1950, written descriptions of cases and presentations complete with measurements and dimensions, and of course, the latest values. Ursula R. Mertz's Composition Dolls 1900-1950, Volume II (1574323784, $29.95) also offers high value for the price tag, providing the same excellent encyclopedia format packed with color photos and details on American composition dolls. Add a healthy dose of historical background and you have a real winner with each reference.