Antique Santa Claus Collectibles

David Longest's newest addition to the Collector Books lineup is a sweeping, informative history of Santa Claus collecting. Nearly everyone s basement or atticis filled with some examples of old Santas, and Longest's newest book will shedneeded light on both the history and the value of prized family heirloom antique and collectible Santa Claus items from the past 130 years. Chapters include 'The Wonderful History of Santa'; 'Antique and Victorian Santas'; 'Santas from theWar Years'; 'Baby Boomer Santas and the Christmas-crazed Sixties'; 'The Spirit of Christmas Past, Present, and Future' 'Modern Santas'; and finally, a chapter devoted to 'Caring for Your Santas.' In addition, there is a wonderful chapter devoted to the fabulous museum at nostalgic and historic Santa Claus, Indiana, and the history of Santa Claus as presented at America's first Santa theme park. 2009 values.

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Copyright

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SANTA CLAUS

VICTORIAN AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY SANTA COLLECTIBLES, 1800s - WWI

SANTAS BETWEEN THE WARS, 1920s - 1930s

SANTA COLLECTING 1940s - 1960s

SANTA COLLECTING 1970s - Present

A TOWN CALLED SANTA CLAUS

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