St. Patrick's Day and Irish Collectibles: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

March 17th is known around the world as a day for people to wear green, drink green beer, and be just plain old jolly. But have you ever stopped to wonder why we do this and why on that particular day? Well, wonder no more! Accompanied by more than 860 images, a fun and informative text and detailed captions provide you with an illustrated history of the Irish, St. Patrick, and the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, as well as the wonderful collector items the culture has produced. From whimsical ceramics to vintage postcards and magazine covers, a wide range of memorabilia will have you wishing it was March 17th everyday so you could bring out all your greenery. Combining the authors' love of history and collecting, this book is perfect for historians, history buffs, collectors, and anyone who loves the Irish.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	John Wesley Thomas
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-4081-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > General
LSN:	0-7643-4081-6
Barcode:	9780764340819

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