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Listed
below, in alphabetical order, are short descriptions of some
currently available books about trade cards and related
material, and how these books can be obtained. Please
mention The Trade Card Place when you order these
books.
There is very
little overlap among these books, partly because of the vast
variety of trade cards that were issued and partly because
of the varied interests of the authors, so that each of
these books is a valuable contribution in its own right to
our growing knowledge about trade cards. A good reference
library about trade cards should contain all of these
books.
The Trade Card
Place is in association with Amazon.com
Books.
 AN
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE, CATALOGS 3 AND 4
Two 8-1/2 x 11, softcover catalogs, published in 1995 by
Bill Mobley, founder and past president of The Ephemera
Society of America. Catalog 3 contains 120 pages and
shows 1251 items, mostly trade cards, in 13 categories at 50
percent of full size. Catalog 4 contains 144 pages
and shows 1053 items, again mostly trade cards, in 12
additional categories at 60 percent of full size. Both
catalogs feature high-quality black and white images, and
list the actual prices for which the illustrated cards could
have been purchased from Bill on a first-come, first-serve
basis when the catalogs were originally issued. Although he
has sold most of those cards, Bill's current sales stock is
still organized in terms of these catalogs and may contain
many of the illustrated cards. Each of these catalogs is
available for $22 (or $40 for the two) postpaid, from Bill
Mobley, PO Box 2001, Englewood, CO 80150, Phone: (303)
761-3755, E-mail: wmfrost@ephemeranet.com.
 ARTIC
OBSESSION
A 30-page, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, softcover book written by Dave
Cheadle, co-founder of the Trade Card Collector's
Association and co-editor of The Advertising Trade Card
Quarterly. This book shows 40 trade cards, in
high-quality black and white images at full size, that used
the Artic as an advertising theme. A history of Artic
exploration and information about the human and animal
inhabitants of the Artic are also provided. A guide to
current prices is included. Available from TCCA Books, PO
Box 284, Marlton, NJ 08053, for $6 per copy plus $1 for
postage.
 BASEBALL
ADVERTISING TRADE CARDS
An 84-page, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book written by Frank
Keetz, long-time collector of trade cards having a baseball
theme, and of baseball memorabilia in general. This book is
the 2nd edition of Frank's original 34-page,1980 edition,
and has been expanded to provide a checklist of over 330
cards, 64 illustrations, and a price guide. The cards are
organized into the 52 sets that have been identified to date
(with an illustration of one card in each set), plus another
61 cards not belonging to any set. The illustrations are
full-size, black and white Xerox copies, and the book itself
consists of stapled, Xeroxed pages with heavier front and
back covers. Not a "coffee table" book, but by far the most
definitive source of information to be found on baseball
trade cards. Available from Frank Keetz, 1556 Lexington
Parkway, Schenectady, NY 12309-5121, for $16 per copy,
postpaid and insured.
 THE
BEFORE AND AFTER TRADE CARD
A 136-page, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book written by Ben Crane,
proprietor and webmaster of The Trade Card Place and
contributor toThe Advertising Trade Card Quarterly.
Over 230 trade cards in 14 different categories are shown in
high-quality black and white images at 70 percent of full
size or larger. Each of these cards has a before and after
theme, exemplifying the benefits of using the advertised
product. Over 80 metamorphic trade cards are shown, both
opened and closed, as well as several mechanical and
hold-to-light cards. A CD showing the cards in full color,
with 101 of them animated to show the before and after
action, and a separate price guide are included in the $22
postpaid price of the book. Published in 1995 by The
Ephemera Society of America, ISBN 0-9657480-0-6. See the
B
& A Book
page for further description and ordering
information.
 CHURCH
& DWIGHT CO. ADVERTISING AND SODA-BOX CARDS
An 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book written by John D. Hodge and
containing 103 pages of text, 33 B&W; illustrative plates,
and 1 illustrative plate in full color. This book describes
and catalogs 22 sets of Church & Co. Arm & Hammer
soda-box insert cards issued from 1886 to 1938, plus a 23rd
Bicentennial set issued in 1975. The illustrative plates
provide examples of each set. The subjects of these sets
include: cows (earliest), birds, flowers, animals, fish,
Mother Goose, and dogs. Most of these sets contain 30 cards,
and a few contain 60 cards. Variants within each set are
also described and cataloged. In addition, six sets of
Church & Dwight merchant display cards are described and
cataloged. The earlier book-shaped and metamorphic Arm &
Hammer trade cards are not included. This book is available
from John Hodge, 4032 Lawngate Dr., Dallas, TX 75287 for
$22.50 postpaid (check or money order) in the contiguous US
states. For additional information, please send email to
jdhodge@mailhost.onramp.net.
 CURRIER
AND IVES TRADE CARD CHECKLIST
A 44-page, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book written by Ron
Schieber, advanced collector, dealer and author of numerous
trade card checklists. This book lists the 200 known trade
cards printed by Currier & Ives, and shows 138 of them
in high-quality, black and white illustrations at 70% of
actual size. An index and price guide is provided. Available
from Ron Schieber, Mad Money, P.O. Box 72057, Akron, OH
44372, for $16 ppd.
 MECHANICAL
BANK TRADE CARDS
A 48-page, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book by Bruce Roberts,
advanced collector and contributor to The Advertising
Trade Card Quarterly, containing 36 full-color,
full-size illustrations of all known mechanical bank trade
cards, including variants. Comprehensive information is
provided about the bank cards, their printers, the bank
manufacturers, and "just about every shred of mechanical
bank trade card esoterica you can think of." Plus, free
updates will be sent to all registered owners as new
information becomes available. General value guidelines are
provided. This book is published in a limited edition of 100
copies, and is available from Bruce Roberts, 17 Lathrop
Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905-4313 for $45 postpaid. For any
additional information, please send email to
broberts@stny.rr.com
 REFLECTIONS,
VOLUMES 1 AND 2
Two 8-1/2 x 11, softcover catalogs by Kit Barry, proprietor
of Kit Barry Ephemera Auctions, showing trade cards and
other ephemera such as labels, billheads, etc. sold at
auction. Volume 1, published in 1993, contains 167
pages and shows 501 items at 50 percent of full size, with
around 25 in full color. Volume 2, published in 1994,
contains 234 pages and shows 639 items at 40 to 60 percent
of full size, with around 50 in full color. The thorough
item descriptions, price estimates, bibliography, and
extensive printer and subject indexes make these catalogs
very useful references. Volume 1 is priced at $25
plus $3 postage, and Volume 2 is priced at $32.95
plus $3 postage. Both are available from Kit Barry Ephemera
Auctions, 136 High Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
 VICTORIAN
TRADE CARDS
A 224-page, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover book written by Dave
Cheadle, co-founder of the Trade Card Collector's
Association and co-editor of The Advertising Trade Card
Quarterly. Over 700 trade cards in 70 different
categories are shown in full color at 75 percent of full
size or larger. The current 1996 values are given for these
cards as well as for a large number of listed-only cards.
Provided for each card category are descriptions of typical
images, historical notes, pricing tips, and cards to watch
for. Published in 1996 by Collector Books. This book can be
ordered from TCCA Books, PO Box 284, Marlton, NJ 08053, for
$19.95 per copy (TCCA members are entitled to a 10%
discount). Add $3.00 postage for the 1st book and 75 cents
for each additional copy. This book can also be purchased
through the Internet from Amazon.com
Books.
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