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 the iron collecting pioneers. A must
for ever iron collector's bookshelf. Published in limited quantities in
1977. (Two copies available---slight variations in condition)
Good .................$55.00 PR-TCBOOK-1
Very Good .................$65.00 BCM-TCBOOK-1 SOLD!
Also available: Second Edition published 1995 Very Good ......... $35.00 JC-TCBOOK-1
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)
Very Good.................$65.00 JC-ETMBOOK-1 SOLD!
Good.................$50.00 PR-ETMBOOK-1
Founders of Scottish Irons by I.K. Anderson This is a compilation of information on Scottish foundries printed in 1985 to accompany the author's display of Scottish irons at the British Iron Collectors meeting in the Fall of that year. Lots of good information here!
SH-FSI
Good.................$10.00
Laundry Life in London Town by Julia C. Morgan This is a 70 page manuscript about the laundry trade in London during the 1920's.
SH-LLLT
Good.................$10.00
Walker's
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.)
PR-ITPG99 JC-ITPG99
Very Good.................$10.00
Also available: Walker's 2000 Iron Talk Price Guide Good ......... $10.00 JC-ITPR20 SOLD!
Iron Talk: Journal of Antique Pressing Irons, Carol & Jimmy Walker The Walkers published this magazine of iron collecting 6 times a year, beginning in 1995 and ending in 2002. Every issue is a wealth of information and a classic for every collector's bookshelf. Offered here are two groupings: a partial run that includes Issues 1-25 and a full run that includes Issues 1-40 (but missing Issue 26)
Very Good.................$100.00 / set of 25 JC-IT
Very Good.................$150.00 / set of 39 SH-IT
Also Available: Single issue 8 ......... $5.00
Smoothing Irons: A History and Collector's Guide by Brian Jewell Published in 1977 and out of print, this is another of the early books written for iron collectors. Just a small book, but it is really very informative and quite inclusive, with lots of information about manufacturers, inventors and trademarks.
SH-BJ
Very Good.................$20.00 SOLD!
Strijken Streek Gestreken by L & G den Besten Although written in Dutch the photos alone are worth it! You'll see beautiful irons you've never seen before, mangle boards, linen presses. elaborate iron heating stoves, and more. And there is a summery in English as well. It was written in 1983 and this is the only copy I have ever had to offer for sale.
SH-SSG
Good.................$35.00 SOLD!
Alte Bugelgerate by Marianne Strobel Although this book is written in German there is plenty of information to be gained from the photos, and if you happen to know the language I bet you can learn everything there is to know about irons just from this one book. It was published in 1987 and this is the only copy I have ever had to sell. A beautiful publication!
SH-AB
Good.................$50.00
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
Antique
Irons: A Pictorial History of Irons by Gerald J. Rihn
Written and published in 1972. I wish I had been
collecting then!
PR-GRB
Good-Very Good.................$12.00 SOLD!
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. (Two copies available)
PR-IBIBK-2 PR-IBIBK-3
Very 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. This is the softcover edition. Some of the pages came loose from the binding but it has been rebound and
is now protected by a hardcover binder. For a true hardcover edition
see below.
PR-EOTSI
Good.................$95.00
Also available: Original Hardcover Edition of The Evolution of the Sad-Iron These hardcover editions are extremely hard to find. Very few were printed. Excellent ......... $195.00 JC-EOTSI
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.
SH-CGTS
Good.................$65.00
Trivets
Book 1 and 2 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: There is a bit more wear to the covers than the photo shows)
PR-HT-1 SH-HT-1 SH-HT-2
Good.................$50.00 each
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 originally spiral bound, and this one has since been re-bound into a loose leaf notebook.
PR-HT
Fair.................$50.00
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 originally spiral bound, and this one has since been re-bound into a loose leaf notebook.
PR-HTOR
Fair.................$50.00
An Iron Collector's Guide: Information, Manufacturers, Trade Marks by J.C. Morgan and C. Giles This is a 3-volume set of books published in very limited edition. It is a compilation of information from antique advertisements, trade catalogs, and research from other primary sources. A wealth of information, and lots of fun to read through!
Volume I Box, Charcoal, Sad, Spirit and Travel Irons
Volume 2 Electric Irons, Specialty Irons and Laundry Stoves
Volume 3 Gas irons, Alphabetical Index of Manufacturers names, Trade marks
SH-IMT1-3
Excellent.................$125.00 for the set
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
Antique Sad Irons---A Description and History of Irons by Opal M. Bowlin Self published in 1965 this is certainly one of the first books written by an iron collector. Very basic, but what it lacks in depth it makes up for in its simple charm!
JC-ASI
Good.................$5.00 SOLD!
4 Different Catalog Reprints 1) 1896 Clarks Laundry Goods 2) Chicago Hardware Foundry Co. "Why We Harp on the Harper" 3) 1937 Carl Pack 4) 1917 Colebrook Iron Co.
SH-CAT4
Good.................$10.00 all
2 Bound Volumes of Presentations from International Iron Collector Club Meetings 1) 1982 French Iron Collectors Meeting 2) 1991 English Iron Collectors Meeting There is a wealth of information in these compilations including excerpts from catalogs, trade advertisements, original research by attendees, great photos, and more.
SH-ICC
Good.................$25.00 both
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 in the Laundry
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.
ML-2PICS
Good.......$75.00 for the pair
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