Do I need to read these books in a specific order?

No, each volume covers a distinct subject matter. You can select any title based on your specific interest without reading others first.

What types of collectibles are covered in this series?

The titles include glass elephants, fenton glass, wade whimsies, fashion jewelry, halloween items, and postmortem collectibles. Other subjects cover military bunkers, folk art, and occult history.

Are these books suitable for beginners?

Yes, the volumes provide foundational information on specific topics like fraktur art or early fenton rarities. They serve as reference guides for identifying items in various collections.

Reading order & editions

Schiffer Book for Collectors Reference Guides

18 books in the catalog · Schiffer Publishing

The Underground Military Command Bunkers of Zossen, Germany Kampe, Hans George

Ghosts! Washington Revisited: The Ghostlore of the Nation's Capitol (Revised) Alexander, John

Series authors

Writers represented in Schiffer Book for Collectors

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Ian Warner

2 books in the series

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C L Miller

1 book in the series

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Series reading order: Schiffer Book for Collectors

1 Figural Planters Deel, Kathleen · 1997 $16.99 View →
2 The Underground Military Command Bunkers of Zossen, Germany Kampe, Hans George · 1997 $9.87 View →
3 Ghosts! Washington Revisited: The Ghostlore of the Nation's Capitol (Revised) Alexander, John · 1998 $12.99 View →
4 Fraktur: Folk Art and Family Earnest · 1999 $41.99 View →
5 Visions of Erotica Miss Naomi · 1999 $41.99 View →
6 The Book of Wagner & Griswold: Martin, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior Smith, David G · 2000 $24.99 View →
7 Postmortem Collectibles Miller, C L · 2001 $24.99 View →
8 Silver Novelties in the Gilded Age: 1870-1910 Crosby, Deborah · 2001 $41.99 View →
9 The Open Salt Compendium Jzyk, Sandra · 2002 $67.99 View →
10 Glass Elephants Coe-Hixson, Myra · 2003 $20.99 View →
11 The House of Haeger 1944-1969: The Post-War Era Paradis · 2003 $33.99 View →
12 Fenton A-Z Walk, John · 2004 $20.99 View →
13 Timeless Halloween Collectibles: 1920 to 1949, a Halloween Reference Book from the Beistle Company Archive with Price Guide Lavin, Claire M · 2004 $24.99 View →
14 Early Fenton Rarities: 1907-1938 Smith, Thomas K · 2005 $24.99 View →
15 Emmons(r) Fashion Magic Jewelry Dippo, Cathryn · 2005 $24.99 View →
16 Mason's Vista Ironstone Yasgar, Steve · 2005 $25.99 View →
17 The World of Wade Ireland Warner, Ian · 2007 $24.99 View →
18 The World of Wade Whimsies Warner, Ian · 2008 $29.99 View →

This series provides specialized reference material for hobbyists and researchers interested in tangible history. Schiffer Publishing produces these volumes to document specific areas of collecting, ranging from glassware and jewelry to military history and esoteric traditions. Each book functions as a standalone resource within its designated field. The collection includes works on Victorian mourning customs, post-war ceramics, and historical bunkers. Readers find structured information designed for identification and valuation. The topics vary widely but share a focus on preserving the narrative of material culture. These guides serve as essential tools for those tracking down specific items or understanding the provenance of their collections.