The Official M.I. Hummel Price Guide: Figurines & Plates (Hummel Figurines and Plates) Paperback – November 13, 2013

I love these books so much that I'm buying another as a gift. I'm a newcomer to Hummel collecting. I started buying them as gifts for an aunt and realized I'd better get smarter if I was going to brave the ebay bidding frenzy and purchase actual Hummels. It's a great book for a newbie with beautiful photos and explanations of the variations in each figure. The photos are detailed and vibrant, and the histories read like a story. It's a thoroughly enjoyable reference, but I know my elderly aunt will be thrilled with the amazing array of Hummels over the years. I don't think most people realize how prolific that company was. The previous edition of the book was also excellent, but it's easy to see that the author was doing her homework between editions. This edition is even better because it includes more figures and details as well as updated pricing, so yes, it's worth it to buy the new one even if you already own the older one. If you're new to Hummels, you'll realize pretty quickly that half of the sellers on ebay have no idea what they're trying to sell. The figurines are overpriced, underpriced, or not Hummels at all. Most of those sellers aren't deliberately wrong; they find Hummels at estate sales and try to turn them around quickly. With this book, you can score some amazing deals. I sure did.

In my opinion, this is "THE" Hummel reference book. Hummel prices are always subjective and fluctuate based on what the buying and selling market will bear, but this book tries to retain a realistic pricing system. I consider the greatest assets of the book to be the outstanding color pictures and the ease of use layout. Having been a Hummel collector for over 30 years, my perception is that this is just an all around exceptional resource for all Hummel collectors. If you are going to have only one reference to assist you with your current collection and future purchases, I believe this is the one you will most certainly want.

It was very descriptive. I will use it to help classify my Hummel’s

It's a book - with very nice pictures and price ranges. Easy to read with lots of interesting notes. Now if only it came with a digital download with search and updatable abilities, it would be great. But I digress as this is not the sellers problem. Collecting is so fickle. =)

Very informative.

I liked that it gave some of the updated prices for the MI Hummels

Hard to find, Good, clean copy especially since it was a library copy. Thanks so much.

This is an extensive book with terrific, clear and nicely sized photos. If Hummels are "your thing" then this book is a lovely addition to your collectibles library.

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What a great book everything to know from checking prices and how to read marks .Good value

Pour qui aime ce genre de petits personnages: un régal pour les yeux. Les collectionneurs sont ravis d'avoir sous la main ce genre d'ouvrage.

great book

It's all I expected. Service was on schedule.