John Deere Collectibles

By Brenda Kruse

Book Overview

With prodding from her father-in-law, author Kruse, takes a rare look at John Deere memorabilia. Collections are gleaned from Kruse's father-in-law and five of his collector friends. These... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760308306
• ISBN13: 9780760308301
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for the John Deere Collector!

This book goes a long way in filling the void in the hobby of collecting John Deere memorabillia. While numerous books abound regarding John Deere toys, John Deere Collectibles explores the various advertising give aways and promotional items employed by Deere through the years. From watch fobs to brochures to banners and signs, it gives an excellent overview of the breadth and depth of memorabillia out there. This book leaves you excited about what you might aleady possess, or items undiscovered in the attic, barn or flea market. For the novice or experienced collector, or even someone simply nostalgic for John Deere, John Deere Collectibles by Brenda Kruse should be a welcome addition to your library

Enjoyed the Book . Worth Buying

The great color photos and old memorbilia made this book very enjoyable to read. Wish there had been more of it.

Down memory lane!!

What A wonderful job Brenda did with the many Deere items that we have forgotten about.This book is for any tractor collector or people with an interest in the way it used to be will LOVE this book.Plus it has some guide lines on what the items are valued at,good job Brenda thank you.Jack=JDFARM:>)~

These collectibles range from the commonplace to the unique

John Deere Collectibles showcases more than 1,000 items associated with John Deere. These collectibles range from the commonplace to the unique. Indeed, many of them were hidden away in collectors' basements and attics, or guarded in the Deere & Company's corporate archives. Profusely illustrated with more than 200 full-color photographs of memorabilia, the 128-page John Deere Collectibles is a "must" for all collectors of this specialized area, and will prove to be a nostalgic, highly recommended and very special treat for anyone who every grew up around and worked their farms with John Deere tractors and products.