Researchers have put out some important work on irons and ironing over the years, and their research has contributed greatly to the knowledge base for this collectible. Most of these books are out of print, and become available only when old time collections are broken up and redistributed.
In the interest of getting these listed in a timely manner
I have not photographed them all, but if you need more information on condition
or content just email me.
Tuesday's
Children: Collecting Little Irons and Trivets by Frank and Judy Politzer
This is the first edition of the seminal book
on child-size irons written by their iron collecting pioneers. A must
for ever iron collector's bookshelf. Published in limited quantities in
1977. (Three copies available---slight variations in condition)
Good.................$55.00 PR-TCBOOK-1
Very Good.................$65.00 BCM-TCBOOK-1
Excellent.................$85.00 PR-TCBOOK-2
Early
Tuesday Morning: More Little Irons and Trivets by Frank & Judy Politzer
This is the first edition of the second book on children's
and toy irons written by these early collectors. Published in limited
quantities in 1986. (Two
copies available---slight variations in condition)
Good.................$55.00 PR-ETMBOOK-1
Excellent.................$85.00 PR-ETMBOOK-2
Walkers
1999 Iron Talk Price Guide
This book by author / collectors Carol & Jimmy Walker includes short articles
on iron collecting as well as being a price guide reflecting retail prices for
antique irons in 1999. (Two copies available.)
ML-BOOK-2 PR-ITPG99
Very Good.................$10.00
Walkers
2000 Iron Talk Price Guide
This book
by author / collectors Carol & Jimmy Walker includes short articles on iron
collecting as well as being a price guide reflecting retail prices for antique
irons in 2000.
PR-ITPG00
Very Good.................$10.00
Pressing Iron Patents: A Pictorial Presentation of Patent Briefs, compiled by Dave Irons Self-published in 1994. A sampling of the wide variety of patents that were issued for all sorts of pressing irons from 1876-1912. Signed by the author.
PR-PIP
Good.................$20.00
A Patent History of 19th Century American Fluting Irons,compiled by Mark F. Durham Self-published in 1995, these patents were painstakingly researched long before the days of Google Patents. Sure you can look them up online individually now, but save yourself the work with all the drawings and information at your fingertips right here. This booklet was of very limited printing, and with 390 pages it is a real eye-opener to the dizzying array of fluter patents.
More American Fluting Iron Patents from the 19th and 20th Centuries, compiled by Mark F. Durham And then he found even more! Another 185 pages more of every fluting iron you could ever hope to find.
PR-DPHAFIx2
Very Good.................$100.00 / set
Antique
Irons: A Pictorial History of Irons by Gerald J. Rihn
Written and published in 1972. I wish I had been
collecting then! (Three copies available.)
BCM-GRBOOK-1 BCM-GRBOOK-2 PR-GRB
Good-Very Good.................$12.00 each
A
Collector's Guide to Pressing Irons and Trivets by Esther S. Berney
Published in 1977 and one of the best books ever written
on irons and iron collecting.
BCM-BERNBK-1
Good-Very Good.................$95.00
Irons by Irons by David Irons Published in 1994. Numerous photos and a great reference for identification and rarity. Includes a price guide. A must for the iron collector's bookshelf. (Three copies available---slight variations in condition.)
PR-IBIBK-1 PR-IBIBK-2 PR-IBIBK-3
Good ......... $40.00 each
Very Good ........ $50.00
More Irons by Irons by David Irons Published in 1997. The second volume, completely different photos from the first book. Another great reference for identification and rarity. Includes a price guide. A must for the iron collector's bookshelf.
PR-MIBIBOOK-1
Good + .......... $45.00
The
Evolution of the Sad-Iron by A.H. Glissman
The authors are legends in iron collecting history! This book was self-published
in 1970. Only 1000 of these books were ever published and this is number
80. It is signed by Mr. Glissman, and protected by a hardcover binder.
PR-EOTSI
Good.................$125.00
A Collector's Guide to Trivets and Stands by Rob Roy Kelly and James Ellwood This hardcover book is probably the most comprehensive book ever written on antique trivets. Published in 1990 it includes an explanation of early casting methods, general information on manufacturers, and literally hundreds of photos identifying a multitude of trivets and stands. Price guide information as well.
PR-CGTS
Good.................$75.00
Trivets
Book 1 by Dick Hankenson
The first books I know of that were exclusively devoted
to the subject of trivet collecting. This is the second edition, published
in 1972 by Wallace Homestead. (Note: Book 2 in photo not available,
but see below)
PR-HT-1
Good.................$65.00
Trivets by Dick Hankenson Self -published in 1963, this is the First Edition of what was later reprinted as Trivets Book 1. These books are the first I know of that were exclusively devoted to the subject of trivet collecting, and the first editions were done in very limited quantities. They were spiral bound, and this one has since been re-bound into a loose leaf notebook
PR-HT
Fair.................$65.00
Trivets Old and Re-Pro by Dick Hankenson Self -published in 1968, this is the First Edition of what was later reprinted as Trivets Book 2. These books are the first I know of that were exclusively devoted to the subject of trivet collecting, and the first editions were done in very limited quantities. They were spiral bound, and this one has since been re-bound into a loose leaf notebook
PR-HTOR
Fair.................$65.00
The Swanson Collection by Vi and Ted Swanson Vi Swanson is known as one of the premier West Coast pioneers of iron collecting. And not just a collector but one of the most in-depth researchers of iron patents and iron manufacturers. This very limited edition self-published book contains over 250 pages picturing 700 or so of their irons, and a profuse amount of Vi's research. Informative and written in a very straightforward manner. This softcover book is protected by a hardcover binder and signed by the authors.
PR-TSC
Good.................$75.00
A Gallimaufry of Goffering by Oliver St. John I had to look up the definition of that word! This book covers everything you could ever want to know about goffers of every different variety, as well as illustrations of fluting irons, poking sticks, curling tongs, and more.
PR-GGOSJ
Fair ............ $20.00
Ferri Da Stiro (Flat-Irons) by Laura Palla This is a small book with lovely photos of irons focusing on the visual aspect of design. It's written in Italian with English translation. There is a small amount of information in it as well---easy on the eye and good for the coffee table if not the research library.
PR-GGOSJ
Very Good ............ $10.00
Irons by Elaine Marie Alphin Although this book is probably aimed toward school children I actually found a lot of interesting information in it. The focus is on the history of irons as it lead up to the modern day electric iron, and although not exactly what you would call an in-depth study it did have information on early electric irons that I haven't read elsewhere. A good basic book for electric iron collectors, and a great book to give to a child to get them interested in iron collecting.
PR-HHI
Very Good.................$10.00
Our Little Darling's
This is just the cover of an early child's
book. Very cute and will frame nicely.
ML-LD
Good.................$5.00
Girls
At Work
From way back
when, and before the time of Girls Gone Wild there was Girls At Work.
Here are two original photographs of the same group of ladies.
One inside the workplace doing the ironing, and one during break on the porch.
I am going to guess that these two 8 x 10 photographs pre-date Suffrage.
You have come a long way Baby!!
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