Robert Opie Bücher

Rare images illustrate the essence of this pivotal era.

-- Over 500 color photos of exciting collectables. -- Compiled and written by the acknowledged master of 20th century memorabilia. -- A comprehensive pictorial overview of the 20th century. Robert Opie presents a fascinating picture of life in 20th century England -- from the late Victorian era to the present day -- exploring society as reflected by the packaging, advertising, magazines and newspapers, toys and games and royal and commemorative memorabilia that has accumulated over the century. These items bring English history to life and evoke the tastes, smells, sights and sounds of the past.

Displays thousands of objects that have been packaged, with comments on each and a brief introduction to the history of styles of wrappings

Reprint of the 1989 first edition. Peter and Iona Opie collected children's books from the 18th to the 20th century, along with toys and games. The books are now in the Bodleian Library. Over half of this book deals with children's chapbooks, moral tracts, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, classics, picture books, comics, and more, with an account of the collection and of the development of children's publishing. Following this are a section on toys and games, a bibliography including the Opies' own publications in the field and an index. Well illustrated. 190, 2 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. 4to..

The decorative appeal, historical interest and nostalgic charm of advertising tins all contribute to their attraction and combine to form a subject for a growing number of collectors. This practical guide - aimed primarily at the budding collector - is an introduction to the subject.

Features over 1,000 colourful images, and attempts to bring to life the 1920s and capture the mood of this decade in Great Britain.

This full color survey of early commercial labels depicts jars, cans, boxes, matchbooks, and more. The book is organized by product and includes a section on starting a collection. Dating back three hundred years, this is a wealth of stimulating visual images.