One of the hottest fields in collecting, Tarzan memorabilia ranges from comic books at a dollar or two to first editions valued in the thousands Part of our cultural heritage for nearly a century, the chest-beating ape man (what other fictional character can be described by a gesture?) has been a hero for generations of boys and girls. Appearing in books, movies, radio, comics, toys, television, cartoons, and even on luggage and vitamins, the image of Tarzan is sure to spark childhood memories of Saturday movie matinees or evenings spent reading the latest issue of the Tarzan comic book....

Information about mustache cups has been a well-kept Victorian secret, but this book brushes away the myths and the mystery. Here these Victorian oddities are displayed and explained, from dainty miniatures to hefty farmers' cups. Whether made from ceramics, pottery, silver, or other metals, mustache cups and their many surprising accessories are shown to be cross-collectibles for specialists of all types of tableware. A history of mustache cups is provided, and over 600 color photographs feature more than 640 cups, representing such famous manufacturers as Meissen, Dresden, Royal Crown...

Edgar Rice Burroughs, science fiction author and creator of Tarzan(R), also wrote many novels featuring tales of other worlds, other cultures, other times. From pulp magazines to movie memorabilia, ERB collectibles can now be found at garage sales and upscale auction houses. Whether it's a movie poster worth thousands of dollars, first edition books worth a few hundred, or the current crop of comics and toys, the range of collectibles grows weekly. With over 255 full color photos, this book provides fans of ERB with an essential guide to the prolific works of this imaginative and popular...