Guide to U.S. Shell Cards 1867-1880

TAMS Guide to U.S. Shell Cards 1867-1880 by Q. David Bowers.Hard-bound, 360+ pages, full color catalog of U.S. Shell Cards.The first book-length treatment of these early examples of American advertising tokens. Over 1,000 shell cards described and most illustrated in color. The study includes a history of shell cards, their makers, and rarity information for many pieces.