Author: Brenda Kruse. Published by MBI Publishing Company, St. Paul, MN., 2001, 1st Edition. Printed in China. Very Good Condition HARDCOVER Book, with scuffing along shelf-edge. Very Good Condition Dust Jacket, with light handling wear. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 11 x 8.75 inch, 128 pages including index.
JOHN DEERE COLLECTIBLES, by Brenda Kruse, is an informative guide to John Deere memorabilia and spans the company's entire tractor history from 1915 to the present.
In addition to providing the story behind each piece of memorabilia featured and color photography to better help the reader determine the condition of his or her collectibles, the author also offers current price ranges for each item and an assessment of its rarity. Such popular collectibles as toys, belt buckles, signs, tools, print advertisements, clothing, and much more are presented in chapters divided by topics like: company-produced items; dealership giveaways; paper products; lawn and garden tractor collectibles; framed artwork; media items; implement-related memorabilia; John Deere collectibles from overseas; commemorative anniversary collectibles; and memorabilia from John Deere-related companies like Dain, Velie, Syracuse Plows, Deere & Mansur, and Moline Wagon.
