Liberty Blue Dinnerware (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

It's show and tell time for everything I wanted to know!

Loved it all. Used it as reference for my china.

"Liberty Blue Dinnerware", by Debbie and Randy Coe, is a very special read for collectors of Liberty Blue Ironstone. I have this dinnerware, and it is really beautiful--so much deep blue! It has great sentimental value because Mom and I collected the pieces each week from the local A&P grocery store during the Bicentennial Era of the late 1970's. The pieces were just 69 cents each! I only have the plates, saucers, small bowls, and teacups, I would love to have a complete set which includes the serving pieces. This book is very informative about the beginnings of Liberty Blue in 1975 when it was commissioned by the Benjamin Franklin Savings & Loan to offer to account holders in celebration of the S&L's 50th anniversary. Historic scenes from Colonial America are depicted in detailed artwork on each piece. The book is filled with photos and illustrations, including the original advertisements run by the S&L. I was amazed to see the extensive variety of the pieces which goes way beyond my collection, and it made long to collect some of those unique items. Whether you are a Liberty Blue collector, a history buff, or are enamored of Americana, you will greatly enjoy this book.

This guide is well written, the pictures are clear and easy to see, valuation prices are a little high on some pieces when bought at thrift shops, but inline with companies selling this pattern at current value. Enjoyed the description of how this pattern was developed and sold beginning in 1975.

The Gold Standard by the recognized authorities on all things Liberty Blue. A must read for the casual seller as well as the serious collector. Especially helpful and interesting is the history, tracing the creation of the dinnerware as a promotional incentive awarded to depositors of the Benjamin Franklin Savings and Loan Association, to it's current status as a valuable collectible. I also appreciate the section discussing companion products.As someone who lived during the USA Bicentennial Celebration, as well as someone who possesses a passion for both transferware and history, I am a collector for whom this tiny treatise is an invaluable resource regarding the value of my collection, which pieces I still lack, possible counterfeits, and price information crucial for purchase and resell. A bonus is that it's also a fascinating read filled with lovely photos. I recommend this book to anyone interested in Liberty Blue Dinnerware.

I bought some of this dinnerware in 1976 when it was in the stores, and recently began purchasing more pieces on eBay. This book gives the history of the art and shows all of the pieces, so that I know what I still need to hunt down. The photography is lovely, and the descriptions are clear and tell me what I want to know. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in this pattern.

Liberty Blue Dinnerware is compact, concise and provides everything a collector or dealer needs. Debbie and Randy Coe have done an excellent job of providing the history of Liberty Blue Dinnerware with pictures of original ads adding value to the readers experience.The pictures are excellent and the organization of the book makes it easy for identification purposes including descriptions, measurements and current values. Although the book is a "soft cover" the glossy pages are first rate and enhance the quality of the pictures.Buy it, use it, enjoy it. Value pricing makes it that much better!

It was a gift