Collecting Western Memorabilia

<p> The perfect guide for all collectors of Western film television radio and comics memorabilia this book contains everything you need to know about getting your old Lone Ranger comic book signed by Clayton Moore or tracking down that Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox. Festivals and conventions in your area the best museums (from art to Native American history to toys) which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to which websites to check. The section on reference books includes biographies genre histories (radio drama mysteries comedies) studios music reference serials and cliffhangers locations and movie ranches episode guides cast listings film listings price and collectible guides and a list of publishers. Each entry shows the author(s) publisher format length and a brief summary.</p><p> This book has it all: commemorative artwork posters production stills lobby cards autographs books costumes newspaper strips comic books cups plates and utensils commemorative weapons and play sets toys games models lunchboxes Christmas ornaments magazines movie and TV props and memorabilia scripts press packets audio and video recordings and cereal box premiums. The book tells how best to preserve your treasures and how to get in touch with other fans whether buying selling or swapping. A survival guide to auctions garage sales flea markets estate sales and antique stores follows. Systems of ranking item quality cataloguing guides and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes are included as is a list of collector clubs.</p>