* * * COVERS ALL HESS TOY TRUCK from 1964 to 2021 * * * - Almost every page has been updated! - This Encyclopedia provides a valuable visual learning experience that helps people understand their Hess Truck collection, to make sound buying and selling decisions, and to act on them with confidence. All with a bonus of memories and nostalgia thrown in! Inside is every single Hess truck that Hess Corporation has released to the public in their chronological order. Then we move on to the Specialty trucks; then again onto the very rare Collectors, Corporate, Executive, and special Sweepstakes Edition trucks. Advancing to the next level, we'll show you never-before-seen Hess Prototypes that tell a story of what could've been. Next the Promotional materials we've all come used to seeing such as store posters and flags, retail truck bags, and even employee truck buttons. And so much more. "Bar none the most complete source of HESS truck info for the casual or hardcore collector" - Frank Zotolla This must-have encyclopedia is the crucial keystone to a complete Hess collection - any collection without it is unfinished and missing scores of information and photos only accrued by a true Hess Expert such as Michael D Roberto. "You've brought the thrill back to collecting!" - Brad Winters For the Experienced Collector and the Fanatic Novice! Regardless of you or your loved one's experience or collection size, The 2019 Hess Truck Encyclopedia will add tons of value and encouragement to keep collecting! "The most informative HESS toy trucks book ever out there. It truly reflects Mike's passion and feeds ours" - James Galdo "The standard of reference for all collectors of HESS trucks" - Ray Doyle Pass Down Something Meaningful! Create a tradition and leave something with serious sentimental value behind, just as Michael's father did with him, and as he plans to with his daughters. A Hess collection invites families to come together over a shared interest, and the Hess Truck Encyclopedia is the perfect tool for kick-starting a new family activity. "HANDS DOWN best HESS book out there. Buy it. You will NOT be disappointed" - Brent Trubia "Every HESS toy trucks collector needs this book" - Robert McClintock

“An absolute essential for any Hess truck collector. The only in-depth book ever published on the subject of Hess truck collecting with details on every version while focusing on the best of the vintage trucks. It includes little known facts, telling differences between years and model variations while debunking myths and common misconceptions. All making for a fun and interesting read and you will find yourself referring back to it again and again.” – The Collections of D. P. Smith__________________________________________1000+ pictures, 31,500+ words, & 200 pages worth all condensed down to 152 JAM-PACKED Full Color pages. Information provided is not skewed, numbers are not manipulated. Author has no agenda other than providing you all the information you need. _____________________ Chapter headers show each truck, box and all things included plus its advertising sign. Quantities and original prices, as well as where each was made. Battery cards, vintage newspaper ads, insert cards, original mailers, and employee truck buttons. Retail Bags, holiday cards, and dealer/station promotion books. Pump toppers, vintage station-stamped boxes, as well as Kick-off & point-of-sale kits. Prototypes, many clones, and rare trucks you have never seen before. You think you had all the trucks? Take a seat. _____________________AUTHOR HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH HESS CORPORATION NOR INVOLVED IN ANY COLLECTIBLE TRADE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK IS TO PROTECT THE BUYER AND PROMOTE THE HESS TRUCK BRAND AND HOBBY. _____________________ “I am new to collecting HESS trucks and the encyclopedia is all I needed to learn everything there is to know about my new hobby. Well written and complete, it piqued my interest at every page.” – Robert DiSciascio _____________________“This is the most informative HESS book ever put out there. It's packed cover to cover with information on all the variations of the Hess trucks and goes into detail on all the fake or reproduction models out there and what to look out for. If you're an establish collector or even just a beginner, don't hesitate to get this book, you won't be sorry. It truly reflects the author's passion and feeds ours.” – James Galdo _____________________“It includes versions of Hess trucks I never even knew existed.”– Robert McClintock _____________________“A finer biography of Hess Trucks will not be found anywhere.”– Anthony Vaicels _____________________“You've brought back the thrill of collecting!”– Brad Winters _____________________Every single nook & cranny has been utilized. No wasted space. It is 4 years of continuous research and refinement by the author and years more on top of that from multiple contributors. Also provided is eleven years of historical eBay data on the most valuable trucks! It is simply the apotheosis of all things Hess truck. _____________________

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THE ONE-STOP SOURCEBOOK WITH MORE THAN 60,000 PRICES LISTED! [ ] COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED. The Official Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles contains the most up-to-date information on thousands upon thousands of the most sought-after antiques and collectibles. Whether your passion is traditional antiques, such as furniture, china, and silver, or you are looking for the latest hot pop culture collectible from TV or film, rock 'n' roll, Barbie, and G.I. Joe, this is the guide that provides comprehensive coverage. [ ] UNIQUE FOCUS ON BABY-BOOMER COLLECTIBLES. Today's hottest collectible category is postwar collectibles and memorabilia, from the late 40s through the baby-boom years. The Official Price Guide gives you the latest prices for thousands of items in this ever-growing category--that's more values than any other major price guide. [ ] WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Eric Alberta has headed the Collectibles department at both Christies and Phillips auction houses. With more than twenty-five years of experience, he now runs an appraisal and consulting firm. Art Maier teaches appraising at New York University. He is a consultant for international auction houses and their clients. [ ] PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. In addition to Alberta and Maier, more than thirty-five other experts, and more than twenty-five auction houses and galleries nationwide, contribute invaluable information in their individual areas so that you can get the best deal. [ ] SPECIAL FEATURES. Tips on where and what to collect, regional preferences, and how to spot fakes and reproductions. [ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED. More than 500 black-and-white photos throughout the volume helpidentify the precise items you are looking for. HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

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