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Collector's Book of Railroadiana by Baker & Kunz with dust jacket 1976
Collector's Book of Railroadiana by Stanley L. Baker and Virginia Brainard Kunz.
Photographs by Joan Larson Kelly
240 pages.
Copyright 1976
For many, our celebrated romance with the railroad began with memories of the mournful wail of a steam whistle. And who among us has not waved at least once in his lifetime to the man at the throttle? Is it any wonder, then, that the great steam locomotives and the trains they pulled are larger than life, and the era they represent part of a past that cannot be recaptured? It is a past, however, that is being preserved today by historians, historic preservers, and over one hundred thousand collectors of railroadiana.
In The Collector's Book of Railroadiana, Stanley Baker, who has been collecting virtually everything related to railroading since early childhood and who today has one of the largest collections of railroad artifacts in the country, combines an engrossing history of the steam era with an account of what railroad memorabilia exist and why. With over 200 black-and-white photographs and 32 color plates, he documents early antique toy trains; beautiful examples of locomotive art, including rare paintings and photographs, Currier and Ives lithographs, posters, glass lantern slides and stereo view cards, sheet music, and greeting postcards; timetables, tickets, brochures, and maps; advertising items, such as trays, tobacco tins, calendars, signs, paperweights, and souvenir spoons; elegant sets of china, silverware, and glassware; as well as railroad hardware-lanterns, whistles, caps, watches, locks, and builders' name plates, which were affixed to the early locomotives.
In addition, Mr. Baker explains the values of the wide variety of railroad collectibles available; tells how to start your own collection; where to find and how to preserve, repair, and display railroad items; and how to learn what your collection represents. An appendix lists railroad museums by state, as well as railroadiana collecting organizations; and a bibliography of railroad books and periodicals is provided.
Stanley L. Baker writes regularly for The Antique Trader on various aspects of railroad collecting and other antiques. He is currently writing a comprehensive price guide of railroad collectibles. He resides with his wife in Minneapolis. Virginia Brainard Kunz, who has written several books on antiques, is executive director of the Ramsey County Historical Society in St. Paul. Joan Larson Kelly, a photo journalist, is a project manager and a director of public information for Minnesota Landmarks, Inc., also in St. Paul. HAWTHORN BOOKS, INC. Publishers
Contents:
1 A Wave to the Engineer History and Folklore of Our Country's Railroads
2 Everyone Made Money on the Railroad: Antique Toy Trains; Glass Trays; Candy Containers; Shaving Mugs; Occupational Steins; Tobacco Tins; Snuff Bottles; Paperweights; Souvenir Spoons; Cigarette Cards; Calendars; Stevens graphs; Primers and Dime Novels; Sheet Music; Movie and Circus; Posters; Postage Stamps; Greeting Postcards; Pocket Knives; Lantern Slides; Stereo View Cards
3 Here Comes the Train! Railroad Guides; Textbooks; Cyclopedias; Woodcuts; Drawings; Engravings;Stock Certificates; Bonds; Currency; Builder's Locomotive Lithographs and Photographs; Currier & Ives Lithographs; Handbills; Pamphlets; Brochures; Railroad Calendars; Photographs
4 Tickets, Please Tourist Guides and Brochures; Passenger Timetables; Employee Timetables; Passes; Tickets; Postcards; Stamped Envelopes; Pictorial Envelopes; Playing Cards; Stationery; Maps.
5 Dinner Is Served Dining Car Menus; China; Silver; Glassware; Cuspidors; Book Matches; Cigarette Lighters; Ashtrays; Games; Puzzles; Baggage Checks.
6 I've Been Working on the Railroad
THE INSIDE MEN Builder's Locomotive Plates; Caps and Breast Badges; Uniform Buttons; Engineer Caps; Pocket Watches; Watch Fobs; Depot Clocks; Lanterns; Ticket Punches.
THE OUTSIDE MEN Telegrapher's Keys and Sounders; Wire Insulators; Wax Sealers; Switch Locks and Keys; Oil, Kerosene, and Water Cans; Torches; Sledgehammers and Other Tools; Date Nails; Commemorative Medals.
Railroad Museums--National Railway; Historical Society Chapters.
Bibliography and Suggested Reading Index
All pictures are of the actual item. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
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