Antiques Citrus Labels by Larry Cox
Q: I have collected citrus labels for at least 30 years. Most are from California. The artwork and bright, splashy colors first attracted me to this field of collecting. Since I have some duplicates, can you recommend a collector or group I can contact? —Jim, Cedar City, UT A: Your labels were originally used to identify the contents of wooden crates being shipped to market. The colorful lithographs, especially those printed before 1950, have become extremely collectible. Most seem to be selling for less than $10 each, but as I often have said about collectibles, there are always exceptions. Noel Gilbert is secretary/ treasurer of the Citrus Label Society, 131 Miramonte Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835; and www.citruslabelsociety.com *** Q: I have a glass plate that has been passed down through my family for several generations. It has an image of U.S. Grant with the text, Let Us Have Peace. It is yellowish-green in color. —Wilmer, Rio Rancho, NM
A: Commemorative and politically themed plates were especially popular during the Victorian era. One of my favorite references is Political Collectibles: Identification And Price Guide by Dr. Enoch L. Nappen. In addition to a U.S. Grant plate, I also found ones with images of Benjamin Harrison and James Garfield. These plates are valued in the $75 to $100 range. *** Q: I have four magazines from the 1950s: Playmate: The Favorite Magazine Of Boys And Girls. The issues contain puzzles, games, stories, color by number, and even paper dolls. Incidentally, you could order this magazine at that time for $1.50 per year. What do you think they are worth? —Beverly, Woodriver, IL A: Your magazines are valued in the $7.50-$10 each range, depending, of course on condition and if they are intact. ST Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com
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