Wife asking me for Christmas list. Wanting to expand my reference library. Need recommendations on button books, military or otherwise.
Thanks......
Jules
Thanks......
Jules
PBK said:Albert's book, although admittedly somewhat dated, remains the definitive general reference for uniform buttons. While it is neither as thorough on individual buttons nor as beautifully presented as Tice's, it covers a much broader range of material. Many important buttons simply cannot be found in any other readily available reference.
Also, I believe that Tice's excellent Dating Buttons is, or was, out of print. If you can't find a copy, then I'd recommend American Military Button Makers and Dealers, Their Backmarks and Dates by McGuinn and Bazelon. This small volume was for many years the only good backmarks reference and is still well worth having.
As for Van Court's books on transportation buttons, they're actually quite affordable. This dealer lists them for around $35-45, depending on the volume:
http://www.cbweiser.com/books.htm