Antique Character Steins Types Makers Marks – 467 ea. Illustrated / Scarce Book

Description

Profusely illustrated in color and mostly black-and-white, this out-of-print book pictures and describes over 450 character steins.
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHARACTER STEINS
by Dr. Eugene Manusov, Wallace Homestead Book Co., Iowa, 1976.
A leading authoritative text, this book covers the subject of character steins in-depth.  What is a character stein?  “…a stein having a shape other than cylindrical and representing an object, figure or caricature.”  This unique collection, then, is full of lively and humorous objects.  Covered by chapter are: Why a Character Stein?; Manufacturing of Character Steins; Marks and Manufacturers; Animals; Athletics; Birds; Famous People; Figurals; Fruits and Vegetables; Heads; Jesters; Military; Monks and Nuns; Munich Child; Skulls and Satans; Towers, Water Animals, and Miscellaneous.  The illustrations are described in-depth including size, dimensions, makers, markings, and characteristics.  This book is a must-buy book for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of character steins.  There is NO pricing information contained in this text.  It is, however, highly readable and greatly enjoyable, as the author shares personal excitement and enthusiasm for his collection.
8.5” x 11” softback in very good condition  210 pages.
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